Walker Silha
About Walker Silha
Walker Silha is a Research and Development Engineer at General Mills in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with a background in Materials Science & Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Walker Silha is currently serving as a Research and Development Engineer at General Mills in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States.
Company
Walker Silha works at General Mills, where he is involved in the research and development of innovative food products, focusing on improving their nutritional value and sustainability. He has also participated in projects aimed at reducing the environmental impact of packaging materials.
Education and Expertise
Walker Silha holds a Bachelor's degree in Materials Science & Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, completed in 2020. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Woodbury High School in 2016.
Professional Background
Prior to his current role at General Mills, Walker Silha has accumulated diverse experience in various positions. He was a Research & Development Engineer Intern at General Mills in 2019. He also served as Vice President of the UW-Madison Materials Ethics Club from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, he was part of the Aerodynamics and Composites Team at Wisconsin Racing from 2018 to 2020 and worked as a Metallurgy Intern at Scot Forge in 2018. His earlier roles include being a Structural and Composites Team Member at Badgerloop, a Laborer at Buck Pro Crete, a Cook at Noodles & Company, and a Cashier at Woodbury Sports Foundation.
Achievements
Walker Silha has made significant contributions at General Mills, including the development of food products with enhanced nutritional value and sustainability. He presented his research findings at the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Annual Meeting, focusing on food preservation techniques. He also received a company award for excellence in research and development for a project that improved product shelf life. As a mentor at General Mills, he provided guidance to new interns on research methodologies and project management.