Technical Expertise: Solving Your Microbial Strain Development & Fermentation Challenges

With a deep and proven technical background in industrial biotechnology, I bring extensive hands-on experience to help your organization overcome hurdles and achieve breakthroughs in microbial strain development and fermentation. My career has spanned both startups and large multinational corporations, providing me with an understanding of the challenges and opportunities at every scale. If you're facing technical bottlenecks, seeking to optimize your processes, or exploring novel approaches to bioproduction, I can provide the expertise you need to move forward with confidence.

My core technical strengths encompass:

Microbial Strain Development & Genetic Engineering: Expertise in developing high-performing production strains using both traditional and advanced synthetic biology approaches in diverse hosts.

Fermentation Process Development & Optimization: In-depth knowledge of fermentation processes across various scales and product types, with a focus on improving efficiency and yield.

Enzymology & Protein Expression: Strong background in enzyme production, including strain engineering, expression system optimization, and high-throughput screening.

Data-Driven Experimentation & Analysis: Proficient in leveraging data and implementing systems for informed decision-making in R&D and process development.

Scale-Up & Technology Transfer: Proven ability to successfully transfer laboratory processes to industrial production.

How I Can Help You:

Whether you are a startup facing initial strain development challenges or a larger company looking to optimize existing fermentation processes or explore new product pipelines, I can provide targeted technical expertise to:

Identify and troubleshoot technical roadblocks hindering your progress in strain engineering, fermentation, or enzyme production. For example, diagnosing low yields, instability issues, or contamination problems.

Evaluate and recommend optimal microbial hosts and genetic engineering strategies tailored to your specific product goals and resources. This could include advising on platform organism selection, gene editing approaches, or pathway optimization.

Design and optimize fermentation processes to achieve target KPIs for titer, yield, purity, and cost. This includes expertise in media development, process parameter optimization, and bioreactor design considerations across different scales.

Assess and implement new technologies and methodologies to enhance your R&D and production capabilities, such as lab automation, high-throughput screening, advanced analytical techniques, and cloud-based data management systems, including recommendations on providers.

Develop robust scale-up strategies and provide technical guidance during technology transfer from laboratory to pilot and commercial production, ensuring a smooth and efficient transition.
Provide technical support and guidance for ongoing fermentation production, helping to troubleshoot operational issues and implement continuous improvement strategies.

Provide expert insights and technical due diligence for evaluating potential mergers, acquisitions, or venture investments in the industrial biotechnology space, assessing the technical viability and risks associated with different technologies and companies.

If you're seeking deep technical expertise to solve your challenges in microbial strain development and fermentation, I invite you to contact me to discuss your specific needs. Let's work together to turn your scientific vision into a commercial reality.