As a seasoned food innovator with a broad skill set, I excel as a problem solver, analytical thinker, and technical innovator in the food and beverages industry. My career is marked by successful project management endeavors, all aimed at delivering high-quality, irresistible food offerings to consumers while achieving sales objectives, streamlining operations, and shaping menu strategies. With a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Lehigh University and a Master of Science in Human Nutrition and Food Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, my educational background provides a robust foundation in both science and food innovation. My expertise extends beyond food innovation, encompassing business management, quality assurance, and operational insights, allowing me to spearhead innovation and drive excellence across the food industry.
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Sr. Manager, Product InnovationSubway Jul 2023 - PresentUs -
Manager, Product InnovationSubway 2021 - 2023Us -
Sr. Analyst, Product Innovation & Commercialization For Burger King®Restaurant Brands International 2018 - 2021Toronto, Ontario, Ca- Managed product development of multiple product categories including beef, chicken, snacking and desserts. - Collaborated with suppliers to bring marketing concepts to reality by creating project briefs, leading ideation sessions, and managing projects through market test and national launch- Created restaurant operations and equipment programming for each product while continually optimizing products for successful implementation into the market. - Ensured ongoing quality assurance by authoring product specifications, attending and approving supplier production runs. - Managed clean ingredients and nutrition initiatives for global marketing team. -
R&D Associate ScientistPepsico 2015 - 2018Purchase, New York, Us- Led experimental design to evaluate stability and effectiveness of a wide array of taste modifiers for innovation of novel sweeteners system prototypes for carbonated soft drinks (e. g. novel stevia components and extracts, mouthfeel modifiers, bitter blockers, umami enhancers, etc.)- Assumed leadership role to proactively direct day-to-day operations within laboratory. - Summarized experimental results for presentation to internal stakeholders on a biweekly basis.- Analyzed and optimized analytical results while coordinating data extraction with an external contractor.- Created and documented new SOPs for screening thermal-stability, photo-stability and remediation. -
Laboratory TechnicianPepsico 2015 - 2015Purchase, New York, Us- Applied laboratory methods for batching of syrups and beverages with GMP's, weighing, and equipment calibration techniques on the bench to analyze samples for photo-stability, solubility, degradation through accelerated aging (thermal stability).- Compiled data and provided support to troubleshoot procedures and experimental outliers.- Developed and performed sensory analysis for testing taste profiles for compounds in beverages. -
Senior Capstone ProjectLehigh University Sep 2013 - May 2014Bethlehem, Pa, Us˗ Designed the entire commercial production process of 1,3 Propanediol. The process included the modeling of a bioreactor, multi-effect evaporator train, filtration and distillation train. ˗ Created models for each part of the process that depicted both steady and dynamic states. Material was presented to professors and colleagues with a complete cost analysis of capital, materials and operation. -
Alternative Energy ProjectLehigh University Jan 2013 - May 2013Bethlehem, Pa, Us˗ Investigated the feasibility of utilizing Algae Biofuel as an alternative energy by performing literature searches to understand the mechanism, cost and process of algae fuel production. -
VolunteerBridges To Community Mar 2011 - Mar 2011Ossining, Ny, UsBridges to Community Project in Managua, Nicaragua -
AssistantB. Saeed Md, Pediatrics Apr 2010 - Aug 2010Office & Laboratory Full Time Assistant
Samuel E. L. Education Details
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University Of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignFood Science And Human Nutrition -
Lehigh UniversityChemical Engineering
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Samuel E. L.'s current role is Sr. Manager, Product Innovation at SUBWAY®.
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Samuel E. L. attended University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Lehigh University.
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