Experience

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  Uc irvine

  Feb 2005 - Jun 2007

  Undergraduate research assistant

  Undergraduate Research Assistant 2003-2007Advisor: Prof. Keith Woerpel University of California, Irvine, CA 92697Studies were performed to elucidate the mechanism of the observed Lewis-acid promoted allylic rearrangement of a-siloxy allylsilanes to vinylsilanes. Crossover experiments, chirality transfer experiments, steric effects on rate, and thermodynamic calculations were all used to glean mechanistic information.

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  Uc berkeley

  Sept 2007 - Dec 2009

  Teaching assistant

  Laboratory Teaching Assistant, UC Berkeley 2007-2009Supervised and taught a class section of twenty undergraduate students in elementary lab techniques on a weekly basis. Also organized and taught a review session for multiple class sections on class material in preparation for final exam. Teaching Assistant for Graduate Level Course, UC Berkeley 2010Assistant teacher for graduate level course in physical organic chemistry. Answered student questions in office hours; edited and graded weekly problem sets; wrote, edited and graded weekly quizzes; hosted review sessions for examinations; helped to write and edit final exam; and gave class lecture on linear free-energy relationships. Show less

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  Uc berkeley / yale university

  Oct 2007 - Jul 2012

  Graduate research assistant

  Graduate Research Assistant 2007-PresentAdvisor: Prof. Jonathan Ellman Yale University, New Haven, CT, 06520 University of California, Berkeley, CA, 92697Sulfinyl urea catalysts were developed for enantio- and diastereoselective additions of thioacetic acid and Meldrum’s acid to nitroalkenes. These synthetic methods were applied to the syntheses of the anti-fungal drug Sulconazole and the neuropathic pain drug Lyrica. Significantly, the acidic nature of Meldrum’s acid enables one to use sulfinyl urea catalysis to achieve for the first time highly enantio- and diastereoselective addition to acyclic a,b-disubstituted nitroalkenes without epimerization of the a-nitro stereocenter, providing access to acyclic g-amino acid derivatives with multiple stereocenters.Graduate Student Mentor, Yale University/UC Berkeley 2009-PresentTrained and mentored a UC Berkeley Amgen Scholar student [2009] and a Yale undergraduate student [2010-present] as undergraduate research assistants. Supervised and assisted students with compound characterization, synthetic techniques and purification methods. Additionally fostered independent thinking, critical analysis, and creativity in research assistants. Show less

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  Dart neuroscience

  Jul 2012 - Apr 2017

  Scientist, process and scale-up chemistry

  Scientist I, Process Chemistry 2012-presentManager: Dr. Tawfik Gharbaoui Dart Neuroscience, LLC, San Diego, CA 92131Supervisor: Dr. Jing LiuLead chemist and project manager for an early phase development program (2016-2017):• Laboratory chemical development from medicinal chemistry through process chemistry scale-up batches• Composition/editing of RFP technical package and CMO selection based on cost, timeline and chemical expertise• Collaboration with CMO for process development and demo batch scale-up in preparation for GMP manufacture• Formal presentations and informal updates to project / chemistry teams, Chemistry Department or CompanyPerformed and became involved with various aspects of process research and development of lead compounds: • Scouting, design and proof-of-concept demonstration of new and efficient synthetic routes to lead compounds• Optimization of new or existing synthetic routes and key chemical transformations therein• Use of/familiarization with analytical techniques UPLC-MS, 1H 13C 19F NMR, IR, TLC (GC, DSC, TGA, XRPD)• Scale-up of synthetic routes from milligram to multi-hundred gram quantities• Proficient use of vertical reactors to mimic ‘plant-like’ manufacturing conditions and optimize chemistry• Technology transfer of synthetic routes to contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs)• Partnerships with CMOs to manufacture multi-kilogram quantities of API for toxicological and clinical batches• Detailed review and editing of manufacturing batch records• Setup and routine maintenance of IR and UPLC-MS instrumentsAdditionally worked with Structure-Guided Chemistry (SGC) and Medicinal Chemistry departments to provide key building blocks and advanced intermediates for focused compound libraries and medicinal chemistry SAR efforts. Show less

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  Intercept pharmaceuticals

  May 2017 - Mar 2018

  Sr manager, product development- api chemistry

  Sr Manager, Product Development- API Chemistry May 2017-presentManager: Dr. Gabriel Galvin Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc., San Diego, CA 92121Role: to act as chemistry SME providing technical oversight on all aspects of API chemistry projects, including synthesis, chemical development and manufacture. I. API Supply (2017):• Acted as technical lead for an advanced development program including manufacturing, rework, master/executed batch record review, QE review, API release and overall vendor management• Acted as chemistry lead for outside vendor plant-based product collaborationII. Process Development (2017):• Provided technical input for route development, process optimization and scale-up of pipeline compounds in high visibility development programs• Managed an external FTE for route exploration / PR&D of pipeline compoundsIII. Supporting Activities (2017):• Acted as technical lead for conducting PR&D to improve synthesis of key pipeline starting material (India)• Provided technical input for process development and manufacturing of key pipeline starting material (USA)• Provided technical direction and oversight in impurity ID and synthesis for pipeline compoundsIV. Interpersonal Development (2017):• Face-to-face meetings and technical discussion at vendor sites for vendor relations • Attended Outsourced Pharma conference 2017, San Diego• Participated in training course “Building Relationship Versatility: Social Styles at Work” Show less

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  Averica discovery services, a neopharm labs company

  May 2018 - Feb 2020

  Role: to lead client outreach & sales for Averica Discovery Services, an expert chromatography CRO. Sales metric highlights:Quarterly sales metrics [Nov2019-Jan2020]Closed 30 deals at 25 companies with deal value up to $150K (record high to date)Monthly sales metrics [Jan2020]Closed 14 deals at 12 companies with deal value up to $150K (record high to date)Activities and responsibilities:I. Sales management• Monthly revenue accountability• Sales pipeline management• Sales reporting and forecastingII. Marketing and promotional activities• Literature design and content• Local trade shows & national conferences• Educational marketing activitiesIII. Confidentiality and term agreements• Rapid document processing• Detailed review and editingIV. Client outreach and relationships• New client outreach activities• Hosting new project discussions• Preparing work plans and quotes• Onsite visits with clients & prospectsV. Leadership, mentoring and training• Leading business development activities• Establishing project-based forecasting system• Managing sales with diligence and integrity• Mentoring sales and marketing staff Show less

  • Head Of Business Development

    Dec 2019 - Feb 2020

  • Business Development Representative

    May 2018 - Dec 2019
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  Scaled solutions technologies llc

  Feb 2020 - Oct 2022

  Ceo & co-founder

  Scaled Solutions Technologies (SST) is a start-up that provides cost-saving real-time inventory solutions.Role: co-founder and executive leader from idea to market. Key milestones achieved:• Recruited star technical team on equity and formed high-functioning lean organization [Feb2020]• Collaborated to prepare and file non-provisional utility patent granted June 2023 for novel tracking technology [Aug2020] • Presented live demonstrations of MVP at local industry trade shows for prospective clients [Aug2021]• Engaged customer partner for pilot of novel tracking technology in innovator pharma lab [Jan2022]• Won semi-finalist position in Trans-Atlantic Angel Conference global pitch competition [Jul2022]• Achieved dramatic (3X) cost reduction resulting in profitability and expanded market size [Sep2022]Activities and responsibilities:I. Entrepreneurship• Business modeling, customer discovery, strategic positioning• SBDC Lean Essentials Sprint certified entrepreneurII. Project Management• Integrated product design, customer & brand development, fundraising, IPIII. Company Management• Building & maintaining high functioning company and team structuresIV. Sales & Marketing• Web-based content marketing, event marketing, customer & partner engagementV. Company Finance• Capital infusion, financial planning & accounting, financial reporting & tax filingVI. Company Leadership• Positive, proactive, collaborative, and adaptive leadership style Show less

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  Solvias

  Jan 2023 - Oct 2023

  Sales manager products & manufacturing services

  Happy to join the Solvias Team as a west coast based sales manager and synthesis SME.

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  Scaled solutions technologies (sst)

  Nov 2023 - Mar 2025

  President

  Honored to be invited to lead the team at SST in the commercialization of its first products with patented inventory tracking technology.

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  Grossmont college

  Jan 2024 - now

  Adjunct professor

  Enthusiastic STEM instructor driven to facilitate student learning and growth through classroom engagement and compassionate coaching. local community colleges have a diverse student body with many students from disadvantaged economic backgrounds. The career opportunity of these students depends on whether their community can provide an accessible high-quality educational experience. Currently teaching Introductory Organic and Biochemistry lecture and laboratory. Collaborates with faculty colleagues on course curriculum, materials, coverage, and policies. Uses a strategic combination of teaching techniques including whiteboard lecture, guided notes, educational media, in-class problems and activities. Show less