Ariyo Yemi

Aquaculturist with 20+ years of practical experience in commercial catfish production seeking to advance knowledge in sustainable aquaculture systems through graduate study at Auburn University. Aims to contribute research and technical expertise to improve hatchery efficiency, fish health management, and smallholder farmer capacity in West Africa upon completion of the program.

Farm Manager - Triton Africa Ltd - Nigeria

• Managed integrated aquaculture operations covering hatchery, nursery, on-growing, feed mill, and engineering units
• Designed and implemented farm budgets, improving resource allocation and production efficiency
• Developed and enforced Standard Operating Procedures for biosecurity, feeding, and water quality management
• Trained and supervised technical staff in hatchery production and disease control protocols

Production Manager - Al-Amin Farms - Nigeria

• Oversaw full production cycle from broodstock management to table-size fish.
• Established annual production plans and monitored performance indicators for yield and survival rates
• Introduced practical feed management strategies that reduced feed conversion ratios
• Recruited and trained farm personnel on best practices in fish health and handling

M.Sc. - Fisheries Management - University of Ibadan (2002)

B. Tech. - Fisheries and Wildlife Management - Federal University of Technology, Akure (1997)