Experience

Geltor

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Fermentation

  • Feb 2023 - Present

  San Francisco Bay Area

• Associate Director, Fermentation

  • Mar 2022 - Feb 2023

  San Francisco Bay Area



Geno

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Fermentation Engineer

  • Nov 2021 - Mar 2022

  San Diego, California, United States

• Engineer II, Fermentation

  • Sep 2020 - Nov 2021

  San Diego, California, United States

• Engineer I, Fermentation

  • Aug 2018 - Sep 2020

  San Diego, California



Geno

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Business Development Intern

  • Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

  San Diego, CA • Market analysis to determine optimal first markets and customers for bio-based 1,3-butylene glycol. • Interfaced with industry partners to align on key milestones, quantify deliverables, and build relationships. • Coordinated with engineering personnel to begin the process of developing a life cycle assessment (LCA) for bio-based 1,3-butylene glycol. • Developed an opportunity profile for a new, bio-based specialty chemical product.



Triton Algae Innovations Ltd.

• Associate Engineer

  • Apr 2016 - Jul 2016

  San Diego, California • Authored comprehensive technology transfer package for commercial-scale manufacturing of algal cell mass. • Dramatically improved precision of lab-scale fermentation platform to enable more ambitious experimentation and accelerated R&D. • Developed, validated, and implemented robust cryopreservation protocol for Chlamydomonas reinhardtii.



Geno

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Fermentation Associate II

  • Feb 2015 - Feb 2016

  San Diego, CA • Design, execution, and analysis of fermentation experiments in preparation for commissioning and start-up of the world’s first 1,4-butanediol fermentation manufacturing facility, including extensive scale-down experimentation to simulate performance under anticipated commercial-scale conditions. • Travel to partner facilities in Italy to transfer technology, update control recipes, and cross-validate lab-scale fermentation methodologies and performance. • Administration of lab- and… Show more • Design, execution, and analysis of fermentation experiments in preparation for commissioning and start-up of the world’s first 1,4-butanediol fermentation manufacturing facility, including extensive scale-down experimentation to simulate performance under anticipated commercial-scale conditions. • Travel to partner facilities in Italy to transfer technology, update control recipes, and cross-validate lab-scale fermentation methodologies and performance. • Administration of lab- and pilot-scale fermentation platforms: - Development of new algorithms and control logic for improving precision, flexibility, and automation. - Adaptation of fermentation protocols to meet the needs of various projects. - Troubleshooting and maintenance of control systems.

• Fermentation Associate I

  • Jan 2013 - Feb 2015

  San Diego, CA • Generated fermentation data through the operation of lab- and pilot-scale fermentors. • Developed various laboratory standard operating procedures. • Designed and implemented new methodologies for improving laboratory precision and efficiency. • Prepared various media, carbon-based feeds, and stock solutions.



GNF

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Intern

  • Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

  Greater San Diego Area • Worked collaboratively with other researchers to investigate the enzyme PCSK9 and its role in human hypercholesterolemia.



GNF

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Intern

  • Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

  Greater San Diego Area • Explored the Notch signaling pathway and its role in human lung adenocarcinoma.



GNF

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Intern

  • May 2008 - Aug 2008

  Greater San Diego Area • Aided in a research effort to develop variants of the protein neprilysin as a methodology for degrading the amyloid beta plaques that characterize Alzheimer’s disease.