Technical Director / May, 2018 — Present

Food Quest is a consultancy Group serving the Irish and EU Value Added food Sector. Our experienced team of professionals provide bespoke Product and Process Development supports to the meat and convenience food sectors. We provide these supports via our fully licensed Food Innovation Centre located in Co Limerick Ireland. Food Quest also provides on site technical supports to key clients as required (e.g. process troubleshooting, lean manufacture programs etc.). Thus we provide a one stop shop approach to product delivery (from concept to final product launch). Moreover we deliver training programs as well as training of trainer initiatives which is a unique aspect of the service.

Food Product and Process Development Director at Echo Ovens Ltd. / April, 2002 — October, 2017

Echo Ovens Ltd a supplier of innovative impingement heating and cooling hardware (pasteurization systems) and related ancillary equipment (grill markers, searers, ambient imp chillers, coating units etc.) Internationally via a license and franchise model. Technical role entailed the project management and commissioning of turn key lines for the preparation of value added meat and related foods. Product and process development and technical supports provided to key clients on a contract basis).

Research Project Coordinator at University College Cork / March, 1994 — March, 2002

Role entailed the supervision of a research team (10 - 15 staff) focused on applied research themes within the value added meat and convenience food sector. The role encompassed the preparation of National and EU research grant applications, ensuring the successful completion of research tasks on time and within budget. Reporting on project deliverables via presentations to academia and industry, workshops, scientific publications and peer reviewed papers. Supervision of Undergraduate and Post graduate students (MSc and PhD program).