▶️Executive Summary: Results-driven strategic leader and scientific officer with over 20 years of experience in biotechnology, functional food, and nutrition industries, dedicated to advancing health through science-based solutions. Proven success in establishing and developing cutting-edge departments and laboratories in Proteomics and Analytical Science, supporting significant company growth and ISO 17025 accreditation. Skilled in driving innovation, fostering collaboration, and utilising artificial intelligence (AI) for rapid learning and product development. Diverse scientific background and inclusive leadership style enable a unique, out-of-the-box approach to solving complex challenges and inspiring teams to excel. ▶️Professional Achievements: ▪ Established and developed “Department for Proteomics and Analytical Science” in under 6 months, including methods, quality control, documentation and hiring and training team to enable comprehensive growth ensuring alignment with business objectives, innovation and commercialisation across all sectors. ▪ Launched and established from the ground up and within 3 months comprehensive laboratory for Mycotoxin testing, including hiring and training the team and securing accreditation within the first year.▪ Directed quality assurance initiatives and led adherence to stringent ISO guidelines to achieve ISO 17025 accreditation, ensuring product safety and efficacy across the organisation. ▪ Negotiated 30% reduction in costs for start-up mass spectrometer purchase to establish the department well within budget.▪ Spearheaded collaboration between Toxicology, Nuclear Medicine, and Radiotherapy departments at the Military Medical Academy and the College of Physical Chemistry, driving comprehensive research on radioprotective efficacy of fullerenol, which continues to be cited over 20 years later.▪ Led chemistry courses for 9 years at the University of Kentucky, fostering a passion for science and using clear communication and engaging teaching methods, resulting in lasting impact on students’ academic growth and career paths.▶️Specialities:Research & Development Executive ▪ Big Picture Thinking ▪ Stakeholder Relations ▪ Scientific Strategies & Solutions ▪ Analytics ▪ Financial Planning ▪ Negotiation ▪ Team Development ▪ Project Management ▪ Cross-functional Collaboration ▪ Quality Assurance ▪ Biotechnology ▪ Budget Management ▪ Peptidomics ▪ Proteomics ▪ Mass spectrometry ▪ Foodomics ▪ Functional food ▪ Nutraceuticals ▪ Toxicological chemistry ▪ AI & Bioinformatics Application ▪ Lab Automation