Experience

Jyga Technologies - GESTAL

• Canada
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• USA Commercial Director

  • Feb 2020 - Present



JYGA Technologies

• Greeley, KS, USA (headquarters in St. Lambert, Quebec)

• Swine Nutrition Specialist & US Territory Manager

  • Sep 2015 - Feb 2020

  JYGA Technologies is the creator of Gestal-brand equipment designed for precision feeding of lactating and gestating sows. I serve as the global leader for swine nutrition and applied nutrition research on the JYGA team. Moreover, as I am based just south of Kansas City, KS, I am leading US business development as we offer solutions for optimizing lactating sow nutrition and data capture platforms, as well as providing a simple, easy-to-use electronic sow feeding station which is versatile for new construction or retrofits and for sow farms small and large. Our company is owned and managed by Quebec pig producers (2,100 sows) and accordingly, our products are designed with the end producer in mind. Please check out http://jygatech.com/ for more information! Show less



Kansas State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• PHD Student

  • Jan 2012 - Sep 2015

  My responsibilities at KSU include: - PhD research focusing on stimulating estrus in lactating sows and the associated effects on piglet performance - Undergraduate Research Coordinator - Coach of the Meat Animal Evaluation Team - Assistant Coach Livestock Judging Team My responsibilities at KSU include: - PhD research focusing on stimulating estrus in lactating sows and the associated effects on piglet performance - Undergraduate Research Coordinator - Coach of the Meat Animal Evaluation Team - Assistant Coach Livestock Judging Team



International Livestock Congress 2012

• Participant

  • 2012 - 2012



University of Melbourne

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• 2010 US Fulbright Scholar

  • Feb 2011 - Dec 2011

  Conducting research in Melbourne University School of Land and Environment Evaluating effects of lecithin supplementation on growth and efficiency of pigs, as well as ultimate effects on pork quality Analyzing immunocastration in pigs as a management tool, tracking carcass components within the abattoir to discern differences from intact males Development of a pork eating quality model through numerous consumer sensory panels Conducting research in Melbourne University School of Land and Environment Evaluating effects of lecithin supplementation on growth and efficiency of pigs, as well as ultimate effects on pork quality Analyzing immunocastration in pigs as a management tool, tracking carcass components within the abattoir to discern differences from intact males Development of a pork eating quality model through numerous consumer sensory panels



Kansas State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Student-Swine Nutrition and Livestock Judging Coach

  • Jan 2010 - Feb 2011

  Conducted research toward a M.S. degree in Swine Nutrition with a focus on mycotoxins in nursery pig diets and strategic implementation of Feedlogic systems in finishing barns. Assistant coach of the 2010 Reserve National Champion KSU Livestock Judging Team. Coach of the 2010 KSU Meat Animal Evaluation Team Conducted research toward a M.S. degree in Swine Nutrition with a focus on mycotoxins in nursery pig diets and strategic implementation of Feedlogic systems in finishing barns. Assistant coach of the 2010 Reserve National Champion KSU Livestock Judging Team. Coach of the 2010 KSU Meat Animal Evaluation Team



KSU Swine Nutrition Group

• Undergraduate Research Assistant

  • Apr 2008 - Dec 2009



JBS United

• United States
• Farming
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research and Development Intern

  • May 2009 - Aug 2009

  Evaluated the use of wet-dry feeders on sow lactation and litter performance in 120 sows Analyzed the effect of increasing sodium levels on phytase efficacy on 528 late-nursery pigs Evaluated the use of wet-dry feeders on sow lactation and litter performance in 120 sows Analyzed the effect of increasing sodium levels on phytase efficacy on 528 late-nursery pigs



Kansas State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• • Aug 2007 - May 2009

  Aided graduate students with research projects in various segments of production and the subsequent laboratory analysis; Assisted with multiple trials on feedlot cattle: Utilized metabolism stalls to determine nitrogen recycling values; collected samples to ascertain the effects of beta-agonists on intramuscular fat

• • Feb 2008 - Feb 2008



Danbred North America

• Columbus, Nebraska

• Swine Production Intern

  • May 2007 - Aug 2007

  Participated in the management and daily operations of a 600 sow Landrace nucleus farm Conducted a lactation feed intake study on 48 sows Tested the efficacy of a product intended to reduce the incidence of stillbirths on 193 sows Familiarized myself with intense bio-security protocols, multiple facets of production and processing, and Danbred's business values and future growth potential Participated in the management and daily operations of a 600 sow Landrace nucleus farm Conducted a lactation feed intake study on 48 sows Tested the efficacy of a product intended to reduce the incidence of stillbirths on 193 sows Familiarized myself with intense bio-security protocols, multiple facets of production and processing, and Danbred's business values and future growth potential



Great Lakes Family Farms Beef Cooperative

• Founding Member

  • Aug 2001 - Aug 2005

  Established the branded beef product line Ohio Signature Beef through consumer surveys, marketing, and product analysis Researched effective management practices and viable alternatives to reduce the use of antibiotics and ionophores in feeder cattle Worked with ultrasound equipment, Excel programs, and slaughter data to maximize value Established the branded beef product line Ohio Signature Beef through consumer surveys, marketing, and product analysis Researched effective management practices and viable alternatives to reduce the use of antibiotics and ionophores in feeder cattle Worked with ultrasound equipment, Excel programs, and slaughter data to maximize value