Maria Fernanda Rivas Gastelum
Guadalajara, Jalisco,JAL
Summary
Dynamic Research and Development Engineer with a proven track record at Birdman, successfully launching two product lines and over 100 SKUs. Skilled in cross-functional coordination and critical evaluation, I excel in driving innovation and achieving project goals while ensuring customer focus and effective multitasking.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research and Development Engineer
Birdman
05.2024 - Current
- Successfully launched 2 new product lines: Wellness supplements and Creatine Refreshers, with 100+ SKUs into the mexican market.
- Developed, tested and launched formulas for flavored-powder supplements, capsules, and protein-powder products.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather data and insights for project development.
- Managed multiple concurrent projects effectively, ensuring all deadlines were met and resources utilized efficiently.
Sales Analyst
Birdman
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and opportunities for revenue growth.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives and optimize performance.
- Generated comprehensive reports to present insights and recommendations to management.
Research Scientist
Tecnológico De Monterrey
02.2022 - 12.2023
- Conducted experiments to analyze data and validate research hypotheses.
- Developed and optimized protocols for laboratory procedures and techniques.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support ongoing research initiatives.
- Assisted in preparation of research papers for publication in scientific journals.
Quality Intern
La Mera
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Conducted quality inspections to ensure compliance with industry standards and specifications.
- Assisted in developing and implementing quality control procedures, enhancing overall product reliability.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify defects and recommend corrective actions.
- Analyzed data from quality tests to support continuous improvement initiatives within production processes.
Education
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Tecnológico De Monterrey
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico12-2023
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology & Business
Tecnológico De Monterrey
Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico12-2021
Skills
- Customer focus
- Critical evaluation
- Innovation mindset
- Cross-functional coordination
- Effective multitasking
- Team collaboration
- Idea generation
Certification
- Regulatory Affairs in Mexican Dietary and Food Suppements Training - 2025
Timeline
Research and Development Engineer
Birdman
05.2024 - Current
Sales Analyst
Birdman
02.2024 - 05.2024
Research Scientist
Tecnológico De Monterrey
02.2022 - 12.2023
Quality Intern
La Mera
09.2021 - 01.2022
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Tecnológico De Monterrey
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology & Business
Tecnológico De Monterrey