PepsiCo Australia and New ZealandDevelopment Technologist
Jan. 2011 - Apr. 2014Rydalmere and Chatswood, SydneyTechnical Portfolio & Project Management. Product Developer, Scientist & Execution for Australia and New Zealand across Potato Chips, Extrusions and Pellets. Delivered End to end Developments on Smith's, Red Rock Deli, Bluebird (NZ) - Core PC, Copper Kettle, Bluebird - Extrusions and Pellets (Twisties, Rashuns, Biguns, Cheezels and Burger Rings). Extrudes AU - Twisties, Burger Rings, Cheetos. Pellets AU - Red Rock Deli Rice & Toobs Direct Report into Technical Brand Manager responsible for delivering 2012 and 2013 Commercial Calendars, work in cross functional teams closely with Marketing to drive innovation across BU in conjunction with balancing short and long term sector expectations. Involved in ideation, prototyping, Stagegate, commercialisation and commissioning of multiple product platforms for ANZ. Implementation and Analysis of Cost Innovation and Agronomic Variety Trial Qualification Projects on Potato and Corn. Key Projects: Execution of HOSO Launch (2011) Smith's Extra Crunchy (2012-2013) Smith's Maxx (2013-2014) Bluebird 60th Anniversary Discos (2013) Bluebird Zig Zags (2013- 2014) Red Rock Deli Special Editions (2013- 2014)