Brigitta P Yaputri
About Brigitta P Yaputri
Brigitta P Yaputri is a Food Research & Development Intern at General Mills and a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Minnesota, with extensive experience in food science and research.
Current Role at General Mills
Brigitta P Yaputri is currently working as a Food Research & Development Intern at General Mills in Minnesota, United States. Her role involves participating in the research and development processes to innovate new food products and improve existing ones. This position allows her to apply her academic knowledge and gain hands-on experience in the food industry, working alongside experienced professionals in a leading global food company.
Current Academic Role
In addition to her internship, Brigitta P Yaputri is also serving as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Minnesota. This role involves conducting detailed research in the field of food science, contributing to various academic projects, and assisting in the development of new research methodologies. This experience enhances her expertise in food science and provides her with additional skills in academic research and project management.
Previous Experience at American Society of Baking
From 2020 to 2021, Brigitta P Yaputri worked at the American Society of Baking, where she achieved 1st Place in the Product Development Competition. This role lasted for four months and took place in the United States. Her success in this competition underscored her ability to innovate and excel in product development, showcasing her potential as a future leader in the food science industry.
Educational Background
Brigitta P Yaputri completed her Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) with High Distinction in Food Science and Nutrition (Double Major) at the University of Minnesota. Her academic journey spanned four years from 2016 to 2020. During her studies, she received UROP & URS Scholarships for her independent undergraduate research, indicating her commitment to academic excellence and research. Her education provided her with a strong foundation in food science and nutrition, preparing her for various roles in the industry.
Diverse Internship Experience
Brigitta P Yaputri has gained extensive internship experience across multiple organizations. In 2020, she worked as a Wheat Research Quality/ R&D Intern at Ardent Mills in Denver, Colorado. In 2019, she interned at Seneca Foods Corporation as a Quality Control Intern/Microbiology Lab Technician in Rochester, Minnesota, and served as an Undergraduate Student Researcher for the Poultry Science Association in Montreal, Canada. Additionally, she worked at MarketFresh Microbiology Food Testing Laboratory as a Food Lab Analyst Intern from 2018 to 2019. These internships provided her with a well-rounded understanding of various aspects of food research and development, quality control, and microbiology.