Pedro Machado

Director of Research Development and Innovation at XF Enterprises, Inc.
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States, US
Languages
  • Inglês Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Espanhol Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Português Native or bilingual proficiency

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Credentials

  • Certificate of proficiency in English
    Centro Cultural Brasil Estados Unidos
    Jul, 2001
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • XF Enterprises, Inc.
    • United States
    • Food Production
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director of Research Development and Innovation
      • Aug 2019 - Present

      Provide scientific leadership and expertise in various aspects of product development and delivery ensuring product acceptance. Successfully manage multiple complex projects, overseeing budgeting, market analysis, and new product development to ensure timely delivery and production efficiency. Play a key role in launching numerous animal health and well-being products, such as supplements, treats, and balanced diets. Provide scientific leadership in implementing new quality control, production, and procurement methodologies. Through frequent interactions with clients and externalizing product development capabilities, contribute to strategic business development targets, emphasizing food safety and manufacturing capabilities. Show less

  • Oklahoma State University
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Graduate Research Associate
      • Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

      Developed quantitative methods (synthetic data generation and application of Monte Carlo study) to evaluate the performance of econometric methods in measuring price transmission.Gathered and compiled extensive datasets from different commodity prices and developed methodology to assess spatial price transmission within Brazilian markets.Published multiple scientific works in relevant journals and presented at professional meetings.

    • Graduate Research And Teaching Assistant
      • Jan 2018 - May 2018

      Assisted teaching topics related to Econometric Methods, specifically how to code and use SAS® and R software, assumptions of linear regression, ordinary least squares and maximum likelihood estimation, two-stage least squares, instrumental variables and causality, logit and probit models (including different variations of discrete choice models) and censored regression.

  • Impextraco
    • Curitiba, Brazil and Latin America
    • Research & Development Supervisor
      • Jan 2007 - Aug 2015

      As the principal investigator, successfully led multiple complex projects focused on animal health data capture and prospective observational research. Coordinated the end-to-end development of pharmaceutical and nutritional products for animals, ensuring strict compliance with local and international regulations. Demonstrated exceptional leadership by effectively managing a team of mid-level scientific staff members, providing guidance, and promoting best practices and methodologies. Designed and implemented experimental units for livestock research, resulting in improved efficiency and accuracy in data collection. Established strong partnerships with universities in Brazil, Latin America, and Europe, negotiating and managing agreements and contracts while ensuring compliance with legal and financial requirements. Collaborated seamlessly with cross-functional teams, ensuring projects were completed on time and within budget constraints. Proficiently delivered technical presentations and demonstrations to clients, effectively showcasing the features and benefits of products. Published multiple scientific works in reputable journals and presented research findings to internal and external stakeholders, further establishing expertise and credibility. Show less

  • Universidade Federal do Paraná
    • Brazil
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Master Student
      • Mar 2013 - Feb 2015

      Proficiently prepared and delivered classes on Veterinary Microbiology, ensuring students' comprehension of specific applied topics. Demonstrated expertise in curriculum development and effective teaching methodologies, fostering a conducive learning environment. Additionally, showcased exceptional research capabilities by developing and supervising research protocols. Led the successful application and validation of a chromatographic technique to accurately quantify the oxidative status of livestock animals. This innovative approach contributed valuable insights to the field of veterinary science and enhanced understanding of animal health and well-being. Show less

Education

  • Oklahoma State University
    PhD in Agricultural Economics
    2015 - 2019
  • Universidade Federal do Paraná
    Master of Science (M.Sc.), Microbiology, Parasitology and Pathology
    2013 - 2015
  • Universidade Federal do Paraná
    Economist, Economics
    2008 - 2013
  • Universidade Federal do Paraná
    Veterinary Medicine
    2002 - 2007

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