Deyanira Suarez Trujillo
About Deyanira Suarez Trujillo
Deyanira Suarez Trujillo is a Process Engineer with extensive experience in the food industry, particularly in plant-based product development. She holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Food Science from Tecnológico De Monterrey and has worked for notable companies such as Beyond Meat and Sigma Alimentos.
Current Role at Beyond Meat
Deyanira Suarez Trujillo currently serves as a Process Engineer at Beyond Meat, a position she has held since 2017. In this role, she focuses on ensuring quality and food safety by integrating quality control into processes for both new and existing products. She specializes in the commercialization and full scale-up of bench top prototypes, assessing and identifying manufacturing equipment and process solutions. Her work contributes to the development of plant-based products that meet target organoleptic properties and positive yields.
Previous Experience at Beyond Meat
Before her current role, Deyanira worked at Beyond Meat as an R and D Process and Extrusion Engineer from 2014 to 2017. During this time, she led efforts to double extrusion rates while maintaining product quality through effective die design and extrusion conditions. Additionally, she briefly served as a Food Scientist for six months in 2017, further contributing to the company's innovative product development.
Education and Expertise
Deyanira Suarez Trujillo earned her Bachelor of Engineering in Food Science from Tecnológico De Monterrey, where she studied from 2009 to 2013. She also pursued further education at The University of British Columbia, focusing on Nutrition from 2010 to 2011. Additionally, she attended Texas A&M University in 2013 for a brief period. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her expertise in food science and engineering.
Career Background at Tecnológico De Monterrey
Deyanira has a significant history with Tecnológico De Monterrey, where she worked in various capacities from 2008 to 2014. She served as a Food Industry Engineer for five years and as a Research and Extension Assistant for three years. Her roles involved research and development within the food industry, contributing to her extensive knowledge and experience in food processing and quality assurance.
Role at Sigma Alimentos
In 2012, Deyanira worked as an R and D Assistant at Sigma Alimentos for six months. In this role, she played a key part in the commissioning and startup of a new processing line. Her efforts focused on reducing labor and waste while implementing lean production techniques, showcasing her ability to enhance operational efficiency in food production.