Jose Daniel Estrada Andino
About Jose Daniel Estrada Andino
Jose Daniel Estrada Andino is a Sr. R&D Scientist at General Mills, specializing in product development for Old El Paso in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area.
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Jose Daniel Estrada Andino is currently a Senior Research and Development (R&D) Scientist at General Mills, working under the Old El Paso brand in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area.
Education and Expertise
Jose Daniel Estrada Andino holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Food Science and a Master's degree in the same field from Louisiana State University. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Food Science and Technology from Zamorano University. His expertise includes oxidative stability evaluation of cooked meats, fats, oils, and fried foods, as well as the valorization of agricultural by-products for biomedical applications.
Work Experience at General Mills
Jose Daniel Estrada Andino has extensive experience working at General Mills in various roles. Starting as a One Global Baking R&D Intern in 2015, he then advanced to an R&D Scientist II for Totino's from 2016 to 2019, where he specialized in formulating pizza toppings like pepperoni and sausage. From 2019 to 2021, he served as a Senior R&D Scientist for Pillsbury. Currently, he is a Sr. R&D Scientist for Old El Paso, leading the development of innovative products including tortillas, taco shells, seasonings, and sauces.
International Work Experience
Earlier in his career, Jose Daniel Estrada Andino gained international work experience at Grupo Agrolibano - Mike's Melons as a Commercial Representative for the UK and Middle East. He has also collaborated cross-functionally and with suppliers and customers in North America, Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East, showcasing his global industry reach.