Experience

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  Ce-cert

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2006

  Undergraduate researcher

  Hydrogasification and pyrolysis experiments using carbonaceous feedstocks

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  Cornell university

  Aug 2006 - Jul 2013

  Graduate student researcher

  Cellulase imaging in a synergistic system using fluorescence microscopyHigh throughput assay development for cellulolytic abilities in fungal plant pathogensBiofuels and renewable energy outreach

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  Uc berkeley

  Aug 2013 - Jun 2016

  Postdoctoral scholar

  Isolation of thermophilic and thermotolerant fungi from compost environmentsOrganism identification using DNA sequence, PCRCreated methods and protocols for culture phenotype measurement Genome wide association study to connect genetic information in Kluyveromyces marxianus yeast with biofuel-relevant phenotypesUsing and adapting bioinformatics tools in R and PythonIn this role I managed two undergraduate research interns who assisted in this work

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  General biotics (contract)

  Mar 2016 - Jun 2016

  Microbiologist

  Preparation of environmental samples for analysis, review and advise on research and protocol development.

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  Zymtronix

  May 2017 - Oct 2020

  Bioengineering lead

  My primary role included grant writing and management, designing and conducting experiments evaluating the effectiveness of novel crop protection products against fungal and bacterial plant pathogens, interacting with academic collaborators, producers, and other stakeholders to advance research and product development. Beyond my primary role, I worked with the biochemistry team to conduct literature searchers and experiments related to Zymtronix's other projects. I also contributed to writing patent examples for a variety of IP related to Zymtronix.In additional to my technical responsibilities, I was also responsible for identifying startup accelerator and pitch competition opportunities and writing the initial applications for appropriate opportunities. I coordinate social media posts on Twitter and LinkedIn with an outside communications firm. Show less

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  Agrynex

  Jan 2019 - Oct 2020

  Crop protection and formulations lead

  I was the lead scientist for research and development of Agrynex's crop protection products. My role also included managing research collaborations with corporate and academic partners, assisting in business development activities, identifying and applying for startup funding opportunities, and managing the social media for Agrynex.

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  Center for technology licensing at cornell university (ctl)

  Nov 2020 - now

  • Business Development and Licensing Associate

    Jul 2021 - now

  • Innovation Fellow in the Life Sciences

    Nov 2020 - now