-On short notice, I collaborated with the team to design a coastal-based pilot trial and then relocated to the coastal region to ensure its success, demonstrating significant dedication and sacrifice-Collaborated with other stakeholders in the scale-up process of a new breeding facility in Kilifi, increasing the production capacity by 4x-Contributed to successfully testing new BSF breeding technology in Kilifi, Kenya, resulting in a remarkable cost reduction of over 50%. Spearheaded process optimization projects, achieving an impressive 80% reduction in factory-level costs.-Improved fly productivity by more than 60% through meticulous process research and strict adherence to work instructions and process confirmations-Maintained continuous operations during the COVID-19 pandemic by optimizing schedules and strictly adhering to Ministry of Health guidelines, ensuring employee safety and minimizing operational disruptions.-Effectively managed the transition of employees declared redundant due to economic challenges, demonstrating empathy and support to maintain morale during a difficult period.

-Fostered a positive and collaborative working environment by promptly addressing and resolving conflicts. Created a conducive atmosphere that encouraged open communication and teamwork-Successfully led a team of over 60 individuals, consistently meeting and exceeding daily production targets, and providing strong leadership, ensuring the team remained motivated and productive.-Increased team productivity and morale through effective leadership, training programs, and employee engagement initiatives-Facilitated seamless collaboration to align all teams with the company's goals and objectives-Implemented eco-friendly practices, such as reliance on solar energy, within the factory that reduced the factory's carbon environmental footprint.-Built organizational capability through training and coaching in areas such as root-cause problem-solving

-Led the successful execution of trials at Regen's first BSF pilot plant, which provided critical insights for the design and construction of East Africa's largest insect protein production facility-Assisted the engineering team in developing work instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs), and facilitated the training of manufacturing team members to ensure an efficient and seamless process.-Monitored Health and Safety compliance at the factory, successfully reducing the incident rate from 75% to below 15% and increasing Environmental Health and Safety compliance to over 90%, contributing to the overall company cost reduction.- Managed the operation and maintenance of new technologies and research projects, prioritizing safety and efficiency.-I ensured regular feedback on process improvements, lessons learned, and research questions during planning sessions-I Optimized the use of materials and equipment to reduce operational costs in the implementation of new technologies-I Ensured adherence to occupational and environmental health and safety regulations, including compliance with specific EHS rules for new technologies, identifying and reporting hazards, correcting unsafe acts, and overseeing accident/incident reporting and investigation.-I played a key role in testing various feedstock formulations, which increased average larvae mass from 130 milligrams to 180 milligrams and improved larvae conversion rates from 60% to over 90%.-I successfully recruited and trained a skilled team, facilitating the transition of Black Soldier Fly modules from research phases to a fully operational commercial establishment-Oversaw the work of R&D assistants, provided guidance and training, and ensured the accurate completion of work plans and performance evaluations weekly.