Offer vertically integrated consulting services (production planning, operational scale up, product development, controlled document management, regulatory/quality compliance, and more) on multimillion dollar business models in food, agriculture, and cannabis developments.Provide policy framework expertise with businesses and governments for red tape reduction in food and agriculture development.Clients/Partners include: Diplomat Consulting Inc., AAPS, North Star Agriculture, and… Show more Offer vertically integrated consulting services (production planning, operational scale up, product development, controlled document management, regulatory/quality compliance, and more) on multimillion dollar business models in food, agriculture, and cannabis developments.Provide policy framework expertise with businesses and governments for red tape reduction in food and agriculture development.Clients/Partners include: Diplomat Consulting Inc., AAPS, North Star Agriculture, and more. Show less

Responsible for the departments of Product Development, Project Management, Document Control, and Training.

Manage projects to bring confectionary products to the Canadian recreational cannabis market.Provide regulatory guidance in the cannabis and food industry.

Manage product development projects throughout Aurora and subsidiary companies, from ideation to medical/recreational sales channels.Knowledge and expertise in cannabinoid extraction, hemp for CBD value stream, oil production, hemp & cannabis physiology, Health Canada cannabis regulations, food safety regulations, and HACCP & PCP.

Responsible for daily aquaculture and horticulture production and all research projects for the NutraPonics indoor vertical aquaponic farming (IVAF) food production system.I worked on development of new technologies to increase our productivity and efficiency - whether through improvements on the system technologies (physical equipment and continued integrations), or by physiological modifications of crop load.I handled food safety regulations & HACCP, company policies &… Show more Responsible for daily aquaculture and horticulture production and all research projects for the NutraPonics indoor vertical aquaponic farming (IVAF) food production system.I worked on development of new technologies to increase our productivity and efficiency - whether through improvements on the system technologies (physical equipment and continued integrations), or by physiological modifications of crop load.I handled food safety regulations & HACCP, company policies & framework, SOP database, reporting to the BoD, all grant application processes, and all client relationships. Show less

Responsible for administrative duties, such as organizing workshops, large-scale events, and disseminating resources & knowledge extension programs for the organic farming community.Manage IT systems for the office, and in charge of database management.Coordinate social media campaigns and maintains websites. Manages the development and mail-out of targeted emails, newsletters, and quarterly magazines.

Microbiological research and testing on bacterial cultures for aged cheddar.Development of new formulations and monitoring shelf life in the dairy industry.Microbiological testing of dairy related products, including microbial analysis, pathogen detection, yeast and mold detection.

Conduct genetic testing on microbiological samples, including E. coli O157:H7.Prepare media and reagents, maintain laboratory cleanliness, and stock shelves of supplies.

Trained in QA/QC and ISO methods in an SCC/CALA accredited facility.Responsible for the daily delivery of oligonucleotide synthesis, animal and microbial genotyping, toxin testing, animal stress testing, and AFLP analysis for academic, government and industrial clients.Responsible for managing several factors of the Guelph Molecular Supercentre, including validation and implementation of new procedures, operational needs, ordering supplies, budgeting, and training technical… Show more Trained in QA/QC and ISO methods in an SCC/CALA accredited facility.Responsible for the daily delivery of oligonucleotide synthesis, animal and microbial genotyping, toxin testing, animal stress testing, and AFLP analysis for academic, government and industrial clients.Responsible for managing several factors of the Guelph Molecular Supercentre, including validation and implementation of new procedures, operational needs, ordering supplies, budgeting, and training technical staff.Supervision of work study and summer students. Show less

Conducted molecular marker analysis of 90 spring barley genotypes. Marker used include SSRs, SNPs and DArTsDisease and lodge scoring for wheat, barley and oatDetermined amylose starch content in potato using NIR spectroscopy

Identified potato clones with superior starch, fibre and agronomic profiles.Liaisoned between collaborative members to ensure consistency in results and conclusions.Used statistics and analytical skills to interpret large volumes of data, formulate final conclusions and develop further investigative questions.Developed handouts, PowerPoint presentations for scientific and industry-focused meetings and converted laboratory research into three scientific papers.Supervised two… Show more Identified potato clones with superior starch, fibre and agronomic profiles.Liaisoned between collaborative members to ensure consistency in results and conclusions.Used statistics and analytical skills to interpret large volumes of data, formulate final conclusions and develop further investigative questions.Developed handouts, PowerPoint presentations for scientific and industry-focused meetings and converted laboratory research into three scientific papers.Supervised two summer students and two temporary technicians. Show less

Taught: 2nd year Introductory Genetics, 3rd year Plant Growth and Development.Conducted seminar help sessions on introductory genetic concepts and laboratory classes to up to 60 students on growth and development of Arabidopsis mutants.

Developed a user-friendly Microsoft Access database to house government vehicle information.Use MS Project, Visio and other software programs for policy development and to manage projects of 5+ staff and consultants to meet deadlines.

Screened a fosmid library for flax promoters of interest using high throughput PCR.Conducted RNA expression analysis of the Arabidopsis cellulose synthase gene family.

Conducted greenhouse/growth room experiments, tissue culture, genetic modification and molecular characterization of Arabidopsis, canola and flax plants.