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Profile Summary

An Experienced Manager/Food Scientist with diverse product development innovation experience in US & International settings. Having worked with many food formats at flavor and food industry - Powder Products, Savory and Sweet, Bars, Liquids, Juice Beverages, Fruits and Vegetables, I have knowledge of ingredients and food processes. I spent over 4 years recently setting up labs, hiring & training personnel for Abbott Nutrition in Singapore & India, heading the Product Development groups in both countries as an expat. Most recently, I have worked on Corporate Social Value (CSV) projects and engaged externally with Universities, etc.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Food Science
• ☆ Food & Beverage Development

Services

• Writing
• Consulting
• Product Development

Work Experience

Research Scientist

Abbott Nutrition

May 1997 - October 2017

Group Leader

Sensient Flavors

July 1995 - May 1997

Sr. Food Scientist

Dole Foods

July 1988 - July 1995

Education

MS Food Science

Purdue University

September 1978 - May 1980

Certifications

• Certification details not provided.