I am a Chemical Process Engineering Executive with a unique approach to technology innovation that blends expertise in R&D, pilot scale development, and manufacturing operations.Through my varied and extensive experiences, I have become a highly effective innovation leader that has demonstrated success in commercializing products, developing processes, and driving continuous improvement in specialty chemical manufacturing. I am an excellent project manager and global matrix team leader delivering disruptive technologies by adhering to a disciplined stage-gate approach, defining sound manufacturing strategies, and delivering detailed design bases for capital investments.My areas of expertise include:• Global Operations• Research and Development • Manufacturing Technology Transfer• Strategic Planning • Pilot Plant Design and Operation• Polymer Development• Personal Care• Delivery Systems • Fragrance• CMO Identification and Qualification• Mentoring and Team DevelopmentTECHNICAL SKILLS• Microencapsulation• Quality Assurance • Filtration• Polymerization• Product Assurance• Vacuum Drying• Centrifugation• Audits• Spray Drying• CMO Management• GMP• Microsoft Office• Stage-gate Innovation• Separations• P&IDs