Graduate Research Assistant / August, 1999 — February, 2005

- Designed and performed research that revealed key insights into the ubiquitin pathway. - Authored multiple highly cited articles. - Employed techniques including yeast two-hybrid, bioinformatics, mRNA expression analysis, and reverse genetics. - Served as graduate teaching assistant for introductory biology. - Supervised and advised one rotating graduate student and two undergraduate students.

NIH NRSA Postdoctoral Fellow / April, 2005 — August, 2011

- Developed and executed multiple lines of research. - Authored multiple articles describing the roles of lipids in cell polarity and stem cell maintenance. - Awarded competitive NIH NIGMS and NIH NICHD Postdoctoral Fellowships. - Utilized techniques including recombinant protein production, two-phase partitioning, enzyme activity assays, confocal microscopy, and genome mapping. - Reduced research expenses by generating specialized reagents for internal use. - Developed and taught advanced undergraduate and graduate level course, Molecular Basis of Development. - Supervised and trained three graduate students and four undergraduate students.

Associate Scientist / July, 2013 — April, 2015

- Developed novel transformation systems for non-traditional yeasts. - Served as Entrepreneurial Lead for NSF I-Corps team. - Evaluated commercialization potential of bioconversion technologies. - Analyzed product/market fit, which included conducting over 150 customer interviews. - Implemented Lean Startup methodologies. - Presented findings to scientific, business, and investment leaders.

Director of Metabolic Engineering / July, 2013 — November, 2015

- Designed and implemented novel engineering strategies for non-traditional yeasts. - Utilized diverse array of techniques including seamless cloning. - Hired and managed metabolic engineering team. - Instituted standard operating procedures and a central database system. - Formulated and managed budgets. - Reduced costs up to 20% through negotiations with vendors. - Conducted product/market research and implemented Lean Startup methodologies. - Wrote and secured NSF Phase I SBIR grant.

Senior Scientist / May, 2016 — March, 2017

- Designed and developed novel next generation protein and RNA microarray technologies. - Utilized a vast array of cutting edge and novel molecular biology techniques. - Reduced costs up to 20% through negotiations with vendors. - Conducted product/market research and implemented Lean Startup methodologies. - Contributed to SBIR grant submissions.

Director of Research and Development / June, 2018 — March, 2021

- Directed and implemented research and development programs. - Developed proprietary technologies in the areas of drug discovery, assay development, optical imaging, and diagnostics. - Designed research programs and wrote SBIR/STTR grant applications. - Conducted product/market research and implemented Lean Startup methodologies. - Formulated and managed budgets. - Managed product portfolio including marketing and sales. - Designed and managed prior version of corporation website.

Director of Research / April, 2021 — July, 2022

- Led the development of proprietary liver directed AAV based gene therapies for diabetes. - Directed, organized, and implemented research and development programs. - Developed assays including designing and implementing ddPCR and cell culture based assays. - Analyzed existing intellectual property (IP) portfolio and developed and submitted new IP. - Hired and managed research and development staff. - Formulated and managed budgets. - Developed and maintained contractor and CDMO relationships. - Initiated and terminated laboratory operations for company.

Founder and Consulting Scientist / September, 2011 — Present

- Contribute to experimental design and product development. - Scientific project management. - Write and critique scientific manuscripts, grants, and presentations. - Identify funding opportunities. - Conduct market research and present findings. - Provide guidance on implementation of Lean Startup methodologies. - Plan, implement, and manage commercialization strategies. - Design and manage client websites and online presence. - Formulate and manage budgets and Quickbooks for clients.

Research and Development Manager / March, 2023 — Present

- Manage, mentor, and hire neurotherapeutic early development team. - Develop human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived cell therapeutics for ocular and neurodegenerative diseases. - Extensive work in the areas of dose formulation and surgical device testing. - Report to and strategize with key internal and external stakeholders. - Experimental design including IND enabling studies. - Resource planning and management.