Winston Hsu

Principle Scientist at Atlas Urban Farms
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Greater Boston
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Chinese Native or bilingual proficiency

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Credentials

  • Social and Behavioral Research
    CITI Program
    Sep, 2021
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

    • United States
    • Farming
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Principle Scientist
      • Jun 2022 - Present

      As the Principle Scientist at Atlas Urban Farm, I am tasked with forming scientific studies, engaging in product development and innovation, and developing infographic material to translate science for our customers. I also maintain customer relations and product experience and play a key role in ensuring food safety and enhancing the taste of our products. With my expertise in both agriculture and customer relations, I am responsible for driving the success of Atlas Urban Farm, ensuring that we deliver the best possible products to our customers. Show less

    • Curriculum Developer
      • Feb 2023 - Present

      As a specialist in entrepreneurship at Friedman, my responsibilities as a curriculum developer include facilitating networking opportunities, offering guidance during pitches, creating engaging marketing materials, and applying human-centered design principles to help develop successful business ideas. My role is crucial in promoting interaction between students, faculty, and PhD students, ultimately contributing to the growth and impact of the Friedman Entrepreneurship degree specialization.

    • Teaching Assistant
      • Jan 2023 - May 2023

      This position is a Teaching Assistant for a graduate level course NUTR 280: Food Entrepreneurship. NUTR280 is designed to introduce students to the theory and practice of food entrepreneurship. My role involves facilitating discussions, case studies, and student business plan presentations, as well as providing support and feedback to students as they develop their business plans. The course covers a range of topics, including fundamentals of entrepreneurship, market assessment and competitive analysis, market sizing, building a team, basic finance and accounting, legal structures, and management skills. I am passionate about helping students develop their entrepreneurial skills and grow their ideas into successful businesses. Show less

    • United States
    • Food & Beverages
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Farm and Operations Intern
      • Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

      Responsible for overseeing all aspects of ginseng production, including cultivation, quality control, and fulfillment. Additionally, help play a key role in investor relations and have helped analyze new product lines negotiating offers and deals. Participated in PR events in Chicago, and DC to raise the visibility of the company, and have assisted with the USDA Ag loan process. With my broad range of responsibilities, I play a crucial role in ensuring the success of the ginseng farm. Presented my experience to over 200 attendees at the 2022 Innovation Summit with Tufts Food and Nutrition Innovation Institute. Show less

    • United States
    • Farming
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Farm Intern
      • Jun 2020 - Oct 2020

      Assisted with managing an intensive quarter acre farm delivering to food banks and local communities. Tasked with training new interns on all aspects of farm work as well as developing sales experience. Recognized as the volunteer of the year with the Yolo Community Foundation. Assisted with managing an intensive quarter acre farm delivering to food banks and local communities. Tasked with training new interns on all aspects of farm work as well as developing sales experience. Recognized as the volunteer of the year with the Yolo Community Foundation.

    • China
    • Financial Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Law Intern
      • Jun 2018 - Sep 2018

      Analyzed and reported legal framework for offshore fund accounts in multiple countries with an emphasis on global tax compliance. Key tasks focus on regulation and cross referencing any discrepancies. Analyzed and reported legal framework for offshore fund accounts in multiple countries with an emphasis on global tax compliance. Key tasks focus on regulation and cross referencing any discrepancies.

    • China
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Data Science Intern
      • Jun 2017 - Sep 2017

      Supported sales and marketing for a data mining software expanding into the Chinese market. Published advertising and outreach content with understanding of the core principle of data science. Supported sales and marketing for a data mining software expanding into the Chinese market. Published advertising and outreach content with understanding of the core principle of data science.

    • United States
    • Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Communcations Intern
      • Jun 2016 - Sep 2016

      Launched Visteon’s new WeChat outreach platform with the communications department. Researched the company’s competition and evaluated different marketing agencies under consideration. Launched Visteon’s new WeChat outreach platform with the communications department. Researched the company’s competition and evaluated different marketing agencies under consideration.

  • American E Friends
    • Nantou County, Taiwan
    • Director for PR and Photography
      • Jun 2013 - Jun 2015

      Lead content creator and photographer for an annual American Christian missionary camp in Taiwan for kids ranging from 6 - 14. Responsible for the production of all videos, powerpoint presentations and photography for the camp. Also managed the Facebook page and other outreach. Taught children English and translated for the American missionaries. Lead content creator and photographer for an annual American Christian missionary camp in Taiwan for kids ranging from 6 - 14. Responsible for the production of all videos, powerpoint presentations and photography for the camp. Also managed the Facebook page and other outreach. Taught children English and translated for the American missionaries.

Education

  • The Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University
    Master of Science - MS, Agriculture, Food and Environment
    2021 - 2023
  • University of California, Davis
    Bachelor's degree, East Asian Studies/Intl. Agricultural Development (Minor)
    2017 - 2020
  • Irvine Valley College
    Transfer Student, History, Global Studies
    2016 - 2017
  • The American University of Paris
    Bachelor's degree, General Education
    2015 - 2016
  • Shanghai American School
    High School Diploma
    2005 - 2015

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