Abayomi Adebiyi

Over five years experience in food processing operations with PhD degree in Life Science. Conducted food products quality analysis and evaluation on various processed foods. Validated and calibrated various food processing conditions.

Involved in food regulatory, labeling and food safety. Performed food research, product development activities and sensory evaluation. Significant analytical and problem solving abilities. Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy.

Provided leadership skill in team work. Performed proper record keeping, inventory and documentation. Familiarized with health and safety Acts.

Food Process Specialist - Maple Leaf Consumer Foods - Winnipeg, MB

(2012-11 - 2019-03)

Mill Operator - Viterra Food Processing - Portage La Prairie, MB

(2012-08 - 2012-10)

Educational Assistant/Special Needs - Louis Riel School Division - Winnipeg, MB

(2011-01 - 2012-12)

Research Fellow - Richardson Centre for Functional Foods & Nutraceuticals, University of Manitoba - Winnipeg, MB

(2009-01 - 2011-12)

• Investigated assigned project on the occurrences of Salmonella and E. coli in eggs
• Investigated assigned project on the effects of processing conditions and packaging materials on the quality attributes of dry-roasted peanut
• Developed value-added and bioactive products from rice bran
• Managed and executed the production of bioactive peptides through enzymatic hydrolysis of food protein e.g. yellow pea, hemp and flax seed
• Conducted laboratory scale operations of therapeutic peptide to pilot scale
• Developed rapid enzymatic method for detection and quantitative analysis of organochlorine pesticides in water

Food Scientist/ Laboratory Instructor - Department of Food Science & Engineering, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology - Nigeria

(1998-01 - 2008-12)

• Taught practical food quality control, food processing, quality assurance and safety
• Responsible for sanitation, maintenance and operation of laboratory equipment and facilities
• Supervised food science undergraduate's Student Industrial Work Experience Schemes (SIWES) in the food and beverage industries

Research Officer - Division of Food & Biotechnology, Federal Institute of Industrial Research - Nigeria

(1997-01 - 1998-12)

Quality Assurance Officer - Nestle Foods Nigeria Plc - Nigeria

(1994-01 - 1995-12)

• Sampled and evaluated raw materials, in-line and finished product's physical, chemical and microbiological quality
• Conducted testing of finished products in accordance with Nestle (Switzerland) specifications and regulations
• Processed of cereals into extract as an intermediate product prior to beverage production

M.Sc - Food Technology - University of Ibadan (1995-01 - 1997-12)

B.Sc - Food Science and Technology - Obafemi Awolowo University (1988-01 - 1994-12)