I'm a food technician, with more than 25 years of cross-functional background in Operation area, within the Food industry (R&D and NPD, Production).I've got a good experience in process engineering, food ingredients and additives.Capable to lead and motivate people, successfully achieving outstanding performance improvement across different type of roles and functions. Positive “can do” mentality and strong problem solving/decision making skills.Open mindset, adaptable to different situations without suffering from stress. I’m very appreciating work in team, and I give support from the team support.On the other hand, I have, as well, the capability of working autonomouslyAs food consultant (and in the past as NPD mng.) I have directly contributed to the business growth in each company where I was employed.As R&D and NPD technician, I was experienced in wet & dry products, and related process.Responsible to lead the R&D dept. of an important italian co-packer.Involved in the Innovation process in order to establish priorities and strategies.Main activity: - New product development- Continous improvement of Product Categories; - Pro-active in Innovation (technology, ingredients, packaging).Main results achieved: launch of new categories in different Countries. As Production Mng, I have improved my knowledge in food process.Thermal Process Authority, with main skills as below- Design and conduction of each type of thermal process;- Test with pilot plant and still and agitated retorts ;- Calculation and manipulation of thermal processing data ;- Manually plot heat curves and calculate process values; - Working knowledge of Acidified and Low Acid Canned Foods Regulations and processes;- Aseptic technology;