I am an environmental microbiologist with over 10 years of experience in applied research across environmental, food, and product-focused microbiology. My work centers on applying microbiological science to real-world industry challenges, particularly where complex matrices and non-ideal conditions impact performance. I currently support product innovation by helping companies develop and evaluate technologies such as rapid microbial detection assays. My focus is on translating complex biological behavior into clear, decision-ready data that supports risk reduction, development strategy, and confident go/no-go decisions.