Michele Tan

U.S.-based chemical engineer, biotech innovator, and published researcher with expertise in green solutions, translational plant science, green biomanufacturing, and natural product development. Co-founder of Kultevat Org, developing dual-use extraction and plant-based monoclonal antibody expression using Taraxacum kok-saghyz (TKS). NSF SBIR-involved leader with 10+ years of technical and business experience across sustainability, regenerative medicine, and bioeconomy infrastructure.

Proven record of peer-reviewed publication, IP creation, and national-level impact in supply chain resilience and public health innovation.

Business Development and Engineering Executive - KULTEVAT INC - Los Angeles, CA

(2020-01)

Scaling American natural rubber and botanical extracts

Founder, CEO - GREAT AND KIND - Los Angeles, CA

(2020-01)

Consulting and sustainable solutions provider in materials and packaging space. Sustainability-focused packaging solutions company to bend the arc for our planet to achieve net positive.

Consultant to GM Financial - NEELEY & ASSOCIATES CONSULTANT for GM Financial - Fort Worth, TX

(2018-01 - 2018-12)

Researched implementation strategies for KEYS program and the culmination of recommendations to CEO

Middle Office Associate - TAEL PARTNERS - Kuala Lumpur

(2016-01 - 2017-12)

Private Equity company with AUM of $1.5B and 49 investments

• Created a documentation system. Cut down recurring workload by 50% after streamlining processes
• Implemented process changes that have resulted in an additional $1.5M MMD annual interest income
• Carried out Investment Due Diligence, executed transactions, and managed project cashflow
• Assisted the investment committee with portfolio allocation decisions and investment selection
• Monitored the current client accounts and investments and global markets for movements on Bloomberg
• Due diligence meetings on investment tactics, analyzed prospect portfolios, provided investment proposal

Process / Project Engineer - CWM GROUP SDN BHD - Petaling Jaya

(2014-01 - 2016-12)

• Executed and delivered wastewater and water treatment plants valued at $8.16M
• Designed and led development and training sessions, suppliers and contractors management

Process Engineer - GLOBAL PROCESS SYSTEMS - Kuala Lumpur

(2012-01 - 2013-12)

• Process engineering, works closely with Suppliers, Buyers, Logistics and Customer Service, processing orders, accessing previous orders and special orders, maintaining contracts, programs, and supplier agreements

Assistant Process Engineer - JJ-LURGI ENGINEERING SDN. BHD. - Petaling Jaya

(2010-01 - 2011-12)

• Executed process engineering, operation, design, plant commissioning on Wilmar, Gresik oleochemical plant
• Design and engineering on oil refining, fat modification, edible oils, oleo chemicals and biodiesel plants

Assistant Contracts Engineer - DIALOG E & C SDN. BHD. (DIALOG GROUP) - Kuala Lumpur

(2009-01 - 2010-12)

• Handled Malaysia Refining Company PSR-2 Revamp Project, PESD PSR-2 Turnaround Project valued at $33M
• Negotiated and closed variation orders and extension of time claims for the abovementioned projects
• Pioneered and improvised quantity/additional work capturing process for claim purposes

Master of Advanced Study in Engineering (MAS-E) - Electrical Engineering & Robotics - UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY (2024-09)

Premed Post-baccalaureate Certificate - UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES (2025-06)

MBA, Master's in Business Administration - Finance - TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY, NEELEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS (2019-05)

B.Eng. (Hons) - Chemical Engineering - UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA SABAH (2009-01 - 2009-01)