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Watsonville, CA, US

New York, United States

South San Francisco, California, United States

• Served as subject matter expert for plant science, product quality, sensory, and post-harvest teams, leading research projects for a wide variety of plant species within CEA systems, establishing chemometric workflows.
• Applied statistical techniques and automated data analysis workflows (R, Python, JSL) to conduct comprehensive market research, identifying strategic market segments to support commercialization and expansion of new.
• Managed cross-functional research team, ensuring continuous high throughput sample analysis and data processing for plant metabolomics on high-resolution instrumentation (GCMS, HPLC, ICMS) within a proprietary master.
• Utilized advanced query syntax (SQL, DAX) to model features and insights from non-destructive, sensing devices (texture hyperspectral, computer vision imaging), improving KPI report turnaround time on BI dashboards.
• Coordinated user acceptance testing to ensure alignment of data solutions with system requirements, resulting in seamless implementation of comprehensive analytical workflows modeling sample preparation, instrument.

Reno, Nevada, United States

• Designed and implemented a comprehensive training program centered on liquid automation methodologies utilizing industry-standard programming languages, fostering critical thinking and innovation through distance.
• Hosted revenue-generating virtual training sessions for liquid automation systems and custom OEM solutions, nurturing customer relationships amidst Covid-19 disruptions, thus resulting in a 45% increase in customer.
• Modernized global training database while implementing Power BI dashboards (SQL, DAX) to visualize earnings and KPIs to sales, marketing, and management teams, resulting in a 15% improvement in database accuracy and a.

Watsonville, California, USA

• Utilized analytical chemistry techniques to explore the genetic potential and phenotypic diversity of quality and flavor in diverse, micro-climate fruiting crops, leading to the discovery of novel genetic markers.
• Operated and maintained analytical instrumentation (HPLC, LCMS, HPIC, GCMS, FTiR) while processing high volumes of chromatography and mass spectrometry data, supporting genomic prediction (R, Python) and variety.
• Led the development of standard operating procedures and sampling models, leading to overall improvements in laboratory operations, instrument maintenance, and quality control for an automated, high throughput.
• Aligned LIMS capability for biological sample preparation and metabolite extractions, optimizing flavor compound analysis and identification for Genome Wide Association studies and Marker Assisted Selection models.
• Implemented continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process optimization and automation opportunities via stakeholder feedback, resulting in refinement of routine lab assays with a focus on liquid automation.

Watsonville, California, USA

Operated and maintained analytical instrumentation: GC-MS, LC-MS, HPIC, UV plate reader, LH automation & FTIR

Manteca, California, USA

Executed benchtop trials utilizing industry-standard instrumentation and methodology to advise winery quality assurance, optimize ingredient additions, and inform new product formulation, resulting in a 15% increase in product quality rating and a 10% decrease in ingredient waste.

Modesto, CA

Oakdale, California, USA

Implemented quality assurance and production line enhancements using data-driven workflows within the consumer-packaged goods sector, resulting in a 20% reduction in defects, a 15% increase in production efficiency, and a 10% decrease in supply chain disruptions.

Santa Cruz, CA

Santa Cruz, CA

Modesto, CA

Master'S Degree, Data Analytics, 4.0

Bachelor'S Degree, Chemistry, 3.0