Expert Details
Lyophilization (Freeze Drying)
ID: 725998
Colombia
Experience in:
1) fish species animal nutrition, poultry and pig
2) consultancy services for agricultural projects
3) development of fresh food products, dehydrated and freeze-dried, as well as design and production of organic cosmetics specially designed to achieve improvement processes in patients with dermatological problems.
Expert is familiar with the development of fresh, dehydrated and freeze-dried fruits for several leading businesses in Columbia.
Expert has experience in planting and harvesting of fruits such as strawberries, plums, and cherries, vegetables and herbs.
He has knowledge in embryonic stem cell therapies used in foods.
He has knowledge in probiotics and prebiotics freeze dried in foods.
Areas of Expertise:
Freeze dried nutraceutical products
Freeze dried functional foods
Lyophilization of embryonic cell therapies
Lyophilization for amniotic membrane transplants in medicine
Lyophilization of aloe vera gel
Lyophilization of biological controllers
Freeze dried nutraceutical foods
Freeze dried flowers and foliages
Freeze dried glands and bovine organs
Freeze dried in alternative medicine
Production of lyophilized embryonic cell therapies
Lyophilization in the production of prebiotics and probiotics in powder
Production of freeze-dried menus in the gastronomic industry for restaurants
Helped in the management of fungal flowers. (organotherapie bovine, caprine, freeze dried stem cells therapies)
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year: 1986 | Degree: BS | Subject: Biologist | Institution: Universidad de los Andes |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 2020 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Consultancy | Department: |
Responsibilities:Technical leader in lyophilization |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2008 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Consultant | Department: |
Responsibilities:Consultant on projects of Lyophilization. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1999 to 2008 | Employer: Orgánicos de Colombia | Title: Team Lead | Department: Quality Control |
Responsibilities:Development of organic cosmetic products certified by Biolatina. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1999 to 2004 | Employer: Aretama | Title: External Advisor on Lyophilization Projects | Department: Research and Development |
Responsibilities:Lead in freeze dried product development, plant design and standardize processes; such as embryonic cell therapies.Freeze dried, Organotherapy Freeze-dried fungi, production of powdered plant and animal stem cells |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2004 to 2009 | Employer: Independent Advisor | Title: External Advisor on Lyophilization Projects | Department: |
Responsibilities:Advised and assessed several companies in many different regions. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2009 to 2010 | Employer: Terroni equipments freeze dried | Title: External Advisor on Lyophilization Projects | Department: |
Responsibilities:Sales |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2010 to 2015 | Employer: CIMA INDUSTRIES INC | Title: Technical Leader | Department: |
Responsibilities:Technical Leader in lyophilization |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2010 to 2015 | Employer: Natural Freeze Drying SAS | Title: Technical Leader in Lyophilization | Department: CEO |
Responsibilities:Available upon request. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2010 to 2015 | Employer: FLORLICOL | Title: CEO | Department: |
Responsibilities:technical leader in lyophilizationFreeze dried flowers |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2010 to 2015 | Employer: Global Freeze Drying | Title: Technical Leader | Department: CEO |
Responsibilities:technical leader in lyophilization |
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International Experience
| Years | Country / Region | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Years: 2008 to Present | Country / Region: Argentina | Summary: Assess Carlos Oriti, for the setup of a food plant in Olavarrìa. |
| Years: 2008 to Present | Country / Region: Panama | Summary: Consulted in handling freeze dried biological controllers used for agriculture. |
| Years: 2008 to Present | Country / Region: Ecuador | Summary: Consulted in the development of a food plant; provided constant feedback throughout the start up starting with the plant layout all the way through commercialization. |
| Years: to Present | Country / Region: Quindío, Colombia | Summary: Consulted in the development of freeze dried herbs and spices; included were a business plan, plant design, equipment selection, start up and follow up. |
| Years: to Present | Country / Region: Bogota, Colombia | Summary: Consulted on the production of freeze dried medical products and the development of a freeze dried plant. |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| International Freeze Drying - Lyophilization Society- president of the Colombian chapter. Member of the International Freeze Drying Society ISL-FD |
| Professional Appointments |
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| President of chapter local of lyophilization. |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| President of local chapter of lyophilization of ISL-FD |
| Training / Seminars |
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| 1, 2, 3 and 4 lyophilization seminars in Colombia. |
| Vendor Selection |
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| 10 years' experience in sales and promotion of freeze drying products. |
| Marketing Experience |
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| Expert supports business plan development and structure projects based on lyophilization technology. Currently he is working with a multidisciplinary team to produce freeze driers. He also represents a freeze drier manufacturer. |
| Other Relevant Experience |
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| Depending on the client´s need, Expert can give personalized special support. |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| English | |
| Spanish |