Process Engineer, Chemical Engineer, Biosystems Engineer, Plastic Processing Engineer, Technical Manager, Research Specialist
Dedicated, versatile, and goal-oriented professional, enthusiastic in applying hands-on experience and in-depth knowledge in analytical chemistry, materials science, polymer characterization, engineering chemistry, methods of biochemical research, biofuels, and energy engineering. Performance- and results-driven, equipped with multitasking capacities within fiercely competitive, quality-driven environments. Demonstrate expertise in food process engineering, fluid mechanics and strength of materials, industrial economics and management, process control, and design of machine elements and thermodynamics. Possess extensive research, technical, and project management experience while maintaining the highest ethical and quality standards and cooperative attitude.
________________________________________ CAREER-RELATED SKILLS ________________________________________
Analyses and Experimentation
Good Laboratory Practice
Project and Operations Management
Good Manufacturing Practice
Quality Assurance and Management
Regulations and Compliance Management
Data Analysis
Communication and Presentation
Research Grant and Publication Record
Time Management and Prioritization
Technical Skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), EndNote, Engineering Software Experience – AutoCAD, SuperPro Designer, Minitab, Aquire (Decision Support System Tool)
________________________________________ RELEVANT EXPERIENCE ________________________________________
RIDLEY INC., RIDLEY BLOCK OPERATIONS – RBO TECHNOLOGY CENTER - Mankato, MN
Consultant 2012-Present
Serve as the technology center research scientist, in charge of providing technical support for the company’s eight manufacturing plants in upper Midwest region, Texas, and California, while adhering to the 5S practices
Study faulty products and samples of raw materials from manufacturing plants
Administer the troubleshooting of the technology center pivotal in presenting effective recommendations on raw materials, formulation, and process variables
Oversee the experiments in both laboratory and pilot scales
Render assistance in maximizing the use of acquired technologies, as well as in making the necessary changes to processes and products to meet the company’s requirements
Obtain data for the company’s several patent applications
Employ expertise in materials science to improve the properties of the animal nutrient feed blocks; enhance hardness of the composite blocks by adding various hardening agents and formulating various combinations
Contribute in reducing the cold-flow (creep) of low-moisture blocks
Play an active role as part of a team responsible for boosting the reactor capacity by introducing unconventional antifoaming agents in the molasses cooking process
BIO-PRODUCTS RESEARCH LABORATORY –– NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY (NDSU) -Fargo, ND
Postdoctoral Fellow 2010-2011
Managed the preparation of plastics from canola meal protein isolates under different denaturation levels, as well as testing of biodiesel properties from low- and high-saturate canola oils
Handled the research of epoxy resins from canola oil extracted under various conditions and testing the performance
Worked in Cool Clean Technologies Inc. at Eagan, Minnesota in extracting non-denatured canola oil and meal using new liquid carbon dioxide extraction process
Made use of materials obtained from the extraction of non-denatured canola oil and meal to produce protein-based plastics and canola oil-based epoxy resins and biodiesel with improved properties
Prepared and submitted several reports using data gathered from set of experiments
Made major contributions in writing grant proposal awarded to the program through APUC (Agricultural Products Utilization Commission) in North Dakota
AGRICULTURAL & BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING –– NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY Fargo, ND, USA
Graduate Research Assistant 2006-2010
Obtained in-depth knowledge and expertise of various laboratory and pilot plant techniques, such as oilseed pressing, solvent extraction, milling, spray-drying, spectroscopy and spectrophotometry analyses, plastic extrusion, injection molding, mechanical property testing, morphology analysis, and DMA/DSC analysis
Rendered direct supervision and guidance to two undergraduate students
Partnered with supervisor in setting up the laboratory; economized the grant money to ensure that the laboratory was fully equipped
Administered the ordering of all needed equipment for the research program laboratory
Worked closely with polymer science, mechanical engineering, and cereal and food science departments to acquire technical assistance and carry out experiments
Successfully obtained the publishing of five peer reviewed research articles in highly recognized journals
Participated in various professional conferences; presented and pub...
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