Carbon, Energy & Process Optimization Engineer

• Oct 2022 - Present

• Jan 2022 - Oct 2022

Food Process System EngineeringProcess Dynamics and ControlFood Process Engineering- Leveraged my industry experience to teach Oil & Gas process control to undergraduate students, using ASPEN simulations and experimental work to provide hands-on experience in process control and optimization. - Collected and analyzed data from experimental runs and used statistical analysis and modeling techniques to identify opportunities for milk spray drying process improvement.

• Jul 2018 - Apr 2022

I have been working with Fonterra to improve the cream cheese manufacturing process with a focus on enhancing product quality and reducing energy costs. As a process engineer, I developed and refined process models to gain insights into the cream cheese fermentation process, and optimized fermentation vat scheduling to increase throughput and efficiency. My work led to significant improvements in product quality, including sensory and textural characteristics. I collaborated with lab technicians to implement and test process improvements, ensuring that our solutions were effective and practical. Through this project, I gained valuable experience in optimizing manufacturing processes in the dairy industry, and demonstrated my ability to drive sustainable solutions through cross-functional collaboration Show less

Researcher

• Mar 2013 - Jul 2015

I worked in our research group from February 2013 to July 2015. This project aims to develop a pilot Real-Time optimization solution that was implemented in an industrial unit. I was in charge of writing code for dynamic and steady-state modeling of vapor recompression distillation (VRD), for propene production, which operates in the REPLAN refinery of Petrobras. Energy and cost savings were obtained along with ensuring the high purity of the products. I worked in our research group from February 2013 to July 2015. This project aims to develop a pilot Real-Time optimization solution that was implemented in an industrial unit. I was in charge of writing code for dynamic and steady-state modeling of vapor recompression distillation (VRD), for propene production, which operates in the REPLAN refinery of Petrobras. Energy and cost savings were obtained along with ensuring the high purity of the products.

Trainee

• May 2012 - Aug 2012

- Conducted plant surveys and analyzed process data to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements. - Supported senior process engineers in designing and optimizing refinery processes, including crude distillation, hydrotreating, and catalytic cracking. - Contributed to the development of PFDs, P&IDs, and HAZOP studies, ensuring that all process designs met regulatory requirements and industry best practices. - Monitored process performance and troubleshooted issues, collaborating with operators to implement corrective actions and improve process reliability. Show less