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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, Mexico
12-2023

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology & Business

Tecnológico De Monterrey
Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico
12-2021

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
Maria Fernanda Rivas Gastelum