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Canada

Kleefeld, Mb, Ca

Steinbach, Manitoba, Canada

Winnipeg, Canada Area

• Researched and developed new grain and phytochemical-based food products and bio-packaging, hands-on product formulation, benchtop development, and testing analyses (thermal, rheological, physicochemical, shelf-life and sensorial).• Designed Research Projects and established tasks, milestones, timelines, personnel, and team designations; outlined specific actions for implementation, activities’ monitoring, milestone tracking and closing.• Prospected budgets, coordinated people and resources in line with project budgets and ensured projects were delivered according to key objectives (on-time, budget, scope, quality).• Lead team members, conducted conflict resolution, communicated and reported results.• Operated, calibrated, and maintained laboratory equipment; assisted and trained colleagues on using, developing, and adopting new processes and tools.

Sainte-Agathe, Manitoba Canada

• Conducted product sampling and sample submission requirements for production, quality, product development, supply chain, and third-party co-manufacturer team members.• Performed biological, chemical, physical, and organoleptic laboratory testing as per product or environmental specifications.• Participated in internal inspections, internal audits, and root cause analysis; documented corrective and preventative actions and risk assessments.• Translated internal and external laboratory results into a central lab database; communicated laboratory testing results to appropriate team members and created Certificates of Analysis.• Maintained and organized laboratory inventory, supplies, records, and retention samples.• Guided Production, Quality, Product Development, and Supply Chain regarding food safety programs and requirements, e.g., GLPs, BRC, HACCP, and GMP certifications.

Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil

• Researched, designed, and prototyped new bakery products, e.g., breads, loaves, cakes, puddings and ingredients; analyzed prototypes prior to scaling to production.• Designed, performed, and managed new product scale-up testing, process line testing and validation, process line monitoring, product physicochemical and shelf-life analysis, and product sensory analysis.• Conducted product reformulation and raw material improvement (efficiency, cost, standardization).• Managed packaging assessments to enhance product quality and extended product shelf life.• Performed physical and chemical testing of raw materials, in-process samples, packaging materials, and finished products using titrations, pH meter, and density meter to assess conformity with standards and product specifications.

Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil

* Assisted in the development of new products and production lines by performing formulation testing, equipment testing, production line testing, and packaging testing.

Postdoctoral Studies, Food Science And Technology

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Food Engineering

Mba, Quality Control

Activities and Societies: Total Quality Control Quality Assurance Planning

Master Degree, Food Science And Technology

Activities and Societies: Thermal AnalysisThermal Analysis

Food Technology, Food Science And Technology, Graduation

Activities and Societies: Food Science and Technology.