Loong Yi Tan
About Loong Yi Tan
Loong Yi Tan serves as the Senior Director of Business Development at Solugen, where he has worked since 2022. He has a background in engineering and product development, with previous roles at companies such as Theranos and Dow Chemical.
Current Role at Solugen
Loong Yi Tan serves as the Senior Director of Business Development at Solugen, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he leads initiatives to foster collaborations with external laboratories aimed at developing new biobased molecules. He also partners with internal product teams to drive business development for new products, contributing to the company's growth and innovation in sustainable chemistry.
Previous Experience at Solugen
Before his current role, Loong Yi Tan worked at Solugen as the Director of Product from 2020 to 2022. He was also an early employee, holding the position of Director of Operations from 2018 to 2020. His tenure at Solugen has spanned various roles, allowing him to gain extensive experience in product development and operations within the company.
Experience at Theranos
Loong Yi Tan worked at Theranos as a System Engineer from 2017 to 2018 and as a Process Engineer from 2016 to 2017. His roles involved engineering responsibilities that contributed to the company's operations during a critical period. This experience provided him with insights into the intersection of technology and healthcare.
Educational Background
Loong Yi Tan earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, completing his studies from 2010 to 2014. His education has laid a strong foundation for his career in engineering and business development within the chemical industry.
Early Career Experience
Loong Yi Tan began his professional career with internships and externships at notable companies. He was a Manufacturing and Engineering Intern at Dow Chemical in 2013, a Production Engineer II at The Dow Chemical Company from 2014 to 2016, and an Engineering Extern at Schlumberger in 2012. These early experiences contributed to his technical expertise and understanding of the manufacturing processes.