• Executed daily production floor operations with the goal of producing >95% viable fermented mycelium root for the development of mushroom-based meat substitutes • Created CIP (“Clean In Place”) process used in day to day vessel cleaning including the development of CIP solution flow paths, chemical concentrations, and weekly schedule• Performed ongoing sample testing on fermentations in progress – pH, Biomass, and Morphology

• Built QA program from the ground-up including implementing diacetyl/VDK testing processes, fermentation performance tracking, and micro screening • Improved yeast performance by adjusting yeast counting procedures and increasing pitch rates, resulting in higher quality harvests and enhanced yeast health metrics • Implemented sensory program by screening and standardizing flavor profiles for existing brands, conducting at-line release testing, and educating participants about various… Show more • Built QA program from the ground-up including implementing diacetyl/VDK testing processes, fermentation performance tracking, and micro screening • Improved yeast performance by adjusting yeast counting procedures and increasing pitch rates, resulting in higher quality harvests and enhanced yeast health metrics • Implemented sensory program by screening and standardizing flavor profiles for existing brands, conducting at-line release testing, and educating participants about various off flavors Show less

• Managed the daily operation of Indeed Brewing Company’s 10bbl satellite brewery — a public facing facility that also served as the primary R&D/Pilot system for the larger production brewery in Minneapolis • Directed Indeed’s R&D process, including the ideation and development of distributed brands such as Hello Milwaukee Light American Lager, Pistachio Cream Ale, and Salted Plum Kettle Sour • Supervised the Lead Brewer on daily tasks while providing ongoing mentorship and instructive… Show more • Managed the daily operation of Indeed Brewing Company’s 10bbl satellite brewery — a public facing facility that also served as the primary R&D/Pilot system for the larger production brewery in Minneapolis • Directed Indeed’s R&D process, including the ideation and development of distributed brands such as Hello Milwaukee Light American Lager, Pistachio Cream Ale, and Salted Plum Kettle Sour • Supervised the Lead Brewer on daily tasks while providing ongoing mentorship and instructive guidance • Oversaw the start-up process for the brewery including equipment placement and commissioning, contractor communications, and development of initial standard operating procedures • Maintained key brewery facilities, fostered relationships with vendors, and proactively scheduled ongoing equipment maintenance as needed • Managed and continuously updated brewery schedule while projecting future brewing, cellar, and packaging needs at least 4-6 weeks in advance Show less

• Executed daily hot-side operations on New Belgium’s automated 100bbl and 200bbl brewhouses, coordinated brewday timing with cellar, and proactively resolved process and mechanical issues • Performed yeast cellaring work, including management of pitch and harvest schedule based on variables such as yeast generation, viability counts, and flocculation windows • Provided vacation relief for hotside brewing supervisor by attending management level meetings, advising on recipe changes… Show more • Executed daily hot-side operations on New Belgium’s automated 100bbl and 200bbl brewhouses, coordinated brewday timing with cellar, and proactively resolved process and mechanical issues • Performed yeast cellaring work, including management of pitch and harvest schedule based on variables such as yeast generation, viability counts, and flocculation windows • Provided vacation relief for hotside brewing supervisor by attending management level meetings, advising on recipe changes, and coordinating with the QA department to resolve quality issues• Led collaboration between New Belgium and Indeed Brewing Company, resulting in the creation of Strawberry Fields which was nominated for a Growler Magazine Reader’s Choice award • Assisted with the implementation of brewhouse automation programs by training hot-side operators and serving as a brewhouse process advisor for re-control programming staff Show less

• Produced wort on a three vessel 30bbl hard-piped brewhouse including management of lauter process, boil additions, and knockout execution• Executed green beer transfers on a GEA Westfalia Separator while fine-tuning dissolved oxygen and turbidity readings to achieve long-term product stability • Developed the Indeed Standard Operating Procedures handbook by drafting sections and managing writing schedule for key content contributors • Designed Heliotropic Brett Saison, a… Show more • Produced wort on a three vessel 30bbl hard-piped brewhouse including management of lauter process, boil additions, and knockout execution• Executed green beer transfers on a GEA Westfalia Separator while fine-tuning dissolved oxygen and turbidity readings to achieve long-term product stability • Developed the Indeed Standard Operating Procedures handbook by drafting sections and managing writing schedule for key content contributors • Designed Heliotropic Brett Saison, a wood-aged wild ale that won Best Mixed Culture Beer in the 2016 Growler Magazine Reader’s Choice awards • Trained assistant brewers on brewing tasks and supervised daily work assignments with an eye towards efficiency and multitasking capabilities • Led commissioning process for new equipment such as bulk milling system, dry hop cannon, and hard piped fermentation vessels Show less

• Executed wort production, brewhouse CIP procedures, and fermenter/bright tank cleaning regimen in a 10bbl brewpub setting

Researched and developed the following articles for Beer Northwest Magazine:Spring 2009: "No Guts, No Beer: The secrets behind starting a brewery"Spring 2010: "Watering Holes: Vancouver, Washington"Fall 2012: "Bitter American: The politics of the American IPA"

• Directed cross-functional creative teams in the development of e-Commerce storefronts, interactive websites, and rich media assets for Intel and Hewlett-Packard clients