Experience

Bio S.I. Technology
• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee
• V.P. Science & Agronomy

  • May 2023 - Present


Self-employed

• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Regulatory Specialist, Fertilizing and Soil Amendments

  • Oct 2015 - Present

  ●Independently lead the internal and external discussions for facilitating regulatory processes supporting biostimulant, soil, and fertilizing inputs for conventional and biological product companies. ●Develop a regulatory strategy that coincides with research, development, and commercialization timelines. ● Conduct in depth data review that supports claim substantiation and registration of novel active compounds. ●Independently lead the internal and external discussions for facilitating regulatory processes supporting biostimulant, soil, and fertilizing inputs for conventional and biological product companies. ●Develop a regulatory strategy that coincides with research, development, and commercialization timelines. ● Conduct in depth data review that supports claim substantiation and registration of novel active compounds.



Biotalys NV

• Research Agronomist-Field Product Development

  • Jan 2022 - Feb 2023

  -Led protocol development and contract research management of strawberry and blueberry trial campaigns to screen late stage (pre-commercial) and mid-stage biofungicides to test efficacy, rate, timing, application method, and crop safety. -Summarize and reported trial results to cross functional stakeholders as well as external collaborators and investors -Data wrangling/munging of field trial data to support downstream meta-analysis. -Collected biotic and abiotic data to… Show more -Led protocol development and contract research management of strawberry and blueberry trial campaigns to screen late stage (pre-commercial) and mid-stage biofungicides to test efficacy, rate, timing, application method, and crop safety. -Summarize and reported trial results to cross functional stakeholders as well as external collaborators and investors -Data wrangling/munging of field trial data to support downstream meta-analysis. -Collected biotic and abiotic data to support product performance analyses (ingest weather data from disparate data sources). - Supported 3rd party distribution in agricultural retail networks through training and education on Biotalys technologies and products. -Interpreted field findings to create sales and marketing materials (technical marketing messaging) for the benefit of the agro chemical retail trade and growers. -Supported 3rd party collaborations through protocol development and data analysis for proof of concept testing (external collaborations). Show less -Led protocol development and contract research management of strawberry and blueberry trial campaigns to screen late stage (pre-commercial) and mid-stage biofungicides to test efficacy, rate, timing, application method, and crop safety. -Summarize and reported trial results to cross functional stakeholders as well as external collaborators and investors -Data wrangling/munging of field trial data to support downstream meta-analysis. -Collected biotic and abiotic data to… Show more -Led protocol development and contract research management of strawberry and blueberry trial campaigns to screen late stage (pre-commercial) and mid-stage biofungicides to test efficacy, rate, timing, application method, and crop safety. -Summarize and reported trial results to cross functional stakeholders as well as external collaborators and investors -Data wrangling/munging of field trial data to support downstream meta-analysis. -Collected biotic and abiotic data to support product performance analyses (ingest weather data from disparate data sources). - Supported 3rd party distribution in agricultural retail networks through training and education on Biotalys technologies and products. -Interpreted field findings to create sales and marketing materials (technical marketing messaging) for the benefit of the agro chemical retail trade and growers. -Supported 3rd party collaborations through protocol development and data analysis for proof of concept testing (external collaborations). Show less



Trace Genomics

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Agronomist-Science and Innovation Team

  • Oct 2021 - Jan 2022

  Promoted into Lead Agronomist role to help scale agronomy and product evaluation platforms. Focused on providing value to technical customers through the use of protocol creation, partnering and developing successful business relationships with well known Contract Research Organizations (CROs), data analytics, technical reports, and sales and marketing focused results delivery. Report to Co-Founder/CTO and act as a liaison between commercial and science functions of the org. Technical… Show more Promoted into Lead Agronomist role to help scale agronomy and product evaluation platforms. Focused on providing value to technical customers through the use of protocol creation, partnering and developing successful business relationships with well known Contract Research Organizations (CROs), data analytics, technical reports, and sales and marketing focused results delivery. Report to Co-Founder/CTO and act as a liaison between commercial and science functions of the org. Technical development, customer facing role with a background in regulatory for both crop protectants and fertilizing inputs. Regulatory knowledge improves the opportunity to develop protocols to test products, generate and substantiate label claims, and provide expertise on national and international level.

• Technical Agronomist (Western Region)-Commercial Team

  • Apr 2021 - Jan 2022

  Managed and led a team of agronomists in the Western Region to support technical efforts focused on soil research. Responsible for scaling data interpretation of whole genome sequencing nutrient cycling indicators and soil chemistry results to support agronomic usage. Designed field trial protocols for large agricultural retailers and product companies, analyzed large scale datasets with multiple factors, provided data interpretation and results delivery to customers. Reported to VP of… Show more Managed and led a team of agronomists in the Western Region to support technical efforts focused on soil research. Responsible for scaling data interpretation of whole genome sequencing nutrient cycling indicators and soil chemistry results to support agronomic usage. Designed field trial protocols for large agricultural retailers and product companies, analyzed large scale datasets with multiple factors, provided data interpretation and results delivery to customers. Reported to VP of Commercial and acted as a liaison between science and the commercial side of the org.



Sound Agriculture

• United States
• Agriculture, Construction, Mining Machinery Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Product Development Manager

  • Feb 2021 - Apr 2021

  Managed all technical product development aspects of early, mid and late stage products, cross functionally, to ensure research, regulatory, and commercial needs were met. Assisted Field Development team in data analytics and led the soil sampling program to assess product responsiveness in different field trial environments, both on farm and small scale replicated CRO plots. Reported to Co-Founder/CAO of company.

• Technical Product Specialist-Field Development

  • Sep 2019 - Feb 2021

  -Designed and implemented efficacy and regulatory-based field trials for early stage active ingredients and late stage product development -Worked closely with agronomy team to provide technical support, both internally and externally -Prepared and presented technical data to commercial team -Executed regulatory submissions and maintained compliance for commercial products -Worked closely with external collaborators to generate technical data to support field trials -Wrote… Show more -Designed and implemented efficacy and regulatory-based field trials for early stage active ingredients and late stage product development -Worked closely with agronomy team to provide technical support, both internally and externally -Prepared and presented technical data to commercial team -Executed regulatory submissions and maintained compliance for commercial products -Worked closely with external collaborators to generate technical data to support field trials -Wrote technical articles for publications and to generate company content -Managed Field Development intern -Reported to Director of Field Development

• Research Specialist ll-Discovery Team

  • Oct 2018 - Sep 2019

  -Led soils analytical team to develop efficient and high throughput product responsiveness assays. -Designed and conducted various mode of action testing including, but not limited to; soil enzyme testing, plant bioassays, and microbiome analysis. -Coordinated research associates and technicians to provide guidance and training in laboratory skills and assay development. -Provided scientific support to Product Development and Commercial team. -Worked with various Contract Research… Show more -Led soils analytical team to develop efficient and high throughput product responsiveness assays. -Designed and conducted various mode of action testing including, but not limited to; soil enzyme testing, plant bioassays, and microbiome analysis. -Coordinated research associates and technicians to provide guidance and training in laboratory skills and assay development. -Provided scientific support to Product Development and Commercial team. -Worked with various Contract Research Organizations with regards to efficacy testing of early and late stage products. -Reported to Co-Founder/CTO



Marrone Bio Innovations

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Technical Marketing Consultant

  • Aug 2018 - Oct 2018

  -Provided scientific and technical support for sales and marketing teams -Created and edited commercial presentations and marketing materials Reported to Director of Marketing -Provided scientific and technical support for sales and marketing teams -Created and edited commercial presentations and marketing materials Reported to Director of Marketing



Marrone BioInnovations

• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Research Scientist ll-Micro and Molecular Innovations

  • Mar 2018 - Aug 2018

  - Designed and executed in vitro and in planta experiments using fungi and microbes -Cultured and isolated microbes using general liquid and solid media as well as selective media. -Prepared materials needed for experiments such as various types of media, buffers, etc. -Generated, collected and prepared experimental data for presentation and reports, using appropriate statistical software and analytical procedures. -Presented experimental results at weekly research and… Show more - Designed and executed in vitro and in planta experiments using fungi and microbes -Cultured and isolated microbes using general liquid and solid media as well as selective media. -Prepared materials needed for experiments such as various types of media, buffers, etc. -Generated, collected and prepared experimental data for presentation and reports, using appropriate statistical software and analytical procedures. -Presented experimental results at weekly research and development project meetings. -Responsible for training and supervising departmental interns. Show less - Designed and executed in vitro and in planta experiments using fungi and microbes -Cultured and isolated microbes using general liquid and solid media as well as selective media. -Prepared materials needed for experiments such as various types of media, buffers, etc. -Generated, collected and prepared experimental data for presentation and reports, using appropriate statistical software and analytical procedures. -Presented experimental results at weekly research and… Show more - Designed and executed in vitro and in planta experiments using fungi and microbes -Cultured and isolated microbes using general liquid and solid media as well as selective media. -Prepared materials needed for experiments such as various types of media, buffers, etc. -Generated, collected and prepared experimental data for presentation and reports, using appropriate statistical software and analytical procedures. -Presented experimental results at weekly research and development project meetings. -Responsible for training and supervising departmental interns. Show less

• Product Development Consultant

  • Oct 2014 - Mar 2018

  -Managed large field trial data sets for Product Development, Sales and Marketing departments. -Compiled field data into useable format for sales, marketing and product development purposes. -Served as a liaison and support system for Project Managers.

• Associate Research Scientist-Plant Sciences Department

  • Nov 2012 - Oct 2014

  -Developed project plans by performing literature searches and interpretation of peer-reviewed scientific journals. -Designed and conducted field, greenhouse and laboratory based experiments, applying plant growth enhancing products/organisms. Independently developed efficient analytical approaches to assess efficacy. -Designed and conducted biochemical testing for crops under abiotic stress. -Developed R&D field trial program to test different formulations of both late and early… Show more -Developed project plans by performing literature searches and interpretation of peer-reviewed scientific journals. -Designed and conducted field, greenhouse and laboratory based experiments, applying plant growth enhancing products/organisms. Independently developed efficient analytical approaches to assess efficacy. -Designed and conducted biochemical testing for crops under abiotic stress. -Developed R&D field trial program to test different formulations of both late and early stage products. -Generated, collected and prepared experimental data for presentation, using appropriate statistical software and analytical procedures. Presented results at weekly research and development project meetings. -Wrote scientific reports for EPA compliance, internal monthly, mid-year, and annual reports. -Authored Standard Operating Procedures and protocols for both independent and team designed experiments. -Supervised departmental intern(s) and research technician(s). -Qualified Applicator License CDPR



California Department of Food and Agriculture

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Environmental Scientist-Regulatory

  • Oct 2014 - Oct 2015

  -Assessed, by using the scientific method and guidelines specified in the fertilizer regulations, the environmental benefit/impact of fertilizing material product labels in terms of their intended purpose, claims, use, and application rates. -Analyzed plant nutrient results from commercial analytical testing laboratories to determine if the values reported are consistent with the analytical methods and/or instrumentation used to collect the data and determine if product label registration is… Show more -Assessed, by using the scientific method and guidelines specified in the fertilizer regulations, the environmental benefit/impact of fertilizing material product labels in terms of their intended purpose, claims, use, and application rates. -Analyzed plant nutrient results from commercial analytical testing laboratories to determine if the values reported are consistent with the analytical methods and/or instrumentation used to collect the data and determine if product label registration is supported using environmental guidelines outlined in the fertilizer laws and regulations. - Compiled comprehensive scientific literature review documents/reports, with an environmental chemistry focus, to explain the benefits/limitations of analytical methods used for determining the plant nutrient content of fertilizers. Show less -Assessed, by using the scientific method and guidelines specified in the fertilizer regulations, the environmental benefit/impact of fertilizing material product labels in terms of their intended purpose, claims, use, and application rates. -Analyzed plant nutrient results from commercial analytical testing laboratories to determine if the values reported are consistent with the analytical methods and/or instrumentation used to collect the data and determine if product label registration is… Show more -Assessed, by using the scientific method and guidelines specified in the fertilizer regulations, the environmental benefit/impact of fertilizing material product labels in terms of their intended purpose, claims, use, and application rates. -Analyzed plant nutrient results from commercial analytical testing laboratories to determine if the values reported are consistent with the analytical methods and/or instrumentation used to collect the data and determine if product label registration is supported using environmental guidelines outlined in the fertilizer laws and regulations. - Compiled comprehensive scientific literature review documents/reports, with an environmental chemistry focus, to explain the benefits/limitations of analytical methods used for determining the plant nutrient content of fertilizers. Show less



EMLab P&K

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mycologist

  • Jun 2011 - Nov 2012

  -Prepared samples for nonviable and viable microbial analysis using aseptic techniques. -Identified and quantified micro and macro fungal isolates utilizing microscopic morphology and scientific reference materials. -Accurately recorded and reported analytical data within established quality control and operational parameters. -Reviewed reports prior to release; Monitoring of QC reports and root cause analysis; Performed analysis of reference materials and other QC samples. -Prepared samples for nonviable and viable microbial analysis using aseptic techniques. -Identified and quantified micro and macro fungal isolates utilizing microscopic morphology and scientific reference materials. -Accurately recorded and reported analytical data within established quality control and operational parameters. -Reviewed reports prior to release; Monitoring of QC reports and root cause analysis; Performed analysis of reference materials and other QC samples.



Redwood National Park

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Biological Science Technician

  • Mar 2009 - Jun 2011

  -Conducted soil and plant surveys, wetland delineations, and invasive plant mapping -Catalogued and taxonomically verified herbarium specimens (plant, soil, and fungal) -GIS mapping -Qualified Applicator License CDPR -Conducted soil and plant surveys, wetland delineations, and invasive plant mapping -Catalogued and taxonomically verified herbarium specimens (plant, soil, and fungal) -GIS mapping -Qualified Applicator License CDPR