Kylah Irving Ccs®
About Kylah Irving Ccs®
Kylah Irving is the Associate Director of R&D at Kodiak Cakes, where she has worked since 2024. With a strong background in food engineering and culinary science, she has held various positions in product development and research at notable companies including Clif Bar & Company and PepsiCo.
Work at Kodiak Cakes
Kylah Irving currently serves as the Associate Director of Research and Development (R&D) at Kodiak Cakes. She has held this position since 2024, contributing her expertise in product development within the consumer packaged goods (CPG) and food service sectors. Her role involves overseeing the development of new products and enhancing existing offerings, ensuring they meet market demands and consumer preferences.
Previous Experience in Product Development
Before joining Kodiak Cakes, Kylah Irving worked at Clif Bar & Company as the Product Development Manager for Active Nutrition from 2021 to 2024. She also held various roles at PepsiCo, including Associate R&D Manager and R&D Scientist, from 2011 to 2019. Additionally, she worked at Mondelēz International as a Senior Group Leader in R&D for Clif Bar from 2023 to 2024, and as a Strategic Optimization Manager at Clif Bar from 2019 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
Kylah Irving holds a degree in Food Engineering & Sensory Science from The University of Georgia. She also studied at The Culinary Institute of America, where she achieved the designation of Certified Culinary Scientist. Her educational background is complemented by her expertise in food process engineering, culinary science, and sensory science, including consumer and descriptive analysis.
Achievements in Product Development
Kylah Irving has received recognition for her contributions to product development, notably winning the Better Homes & Gardens Best New Product Award in both 2014 and 2015. These awards highlight her ability to innovate and successfully bring new products to market, reflecting her skills in taking products from ideation to commercialization.
Background in Food Technology
Kylah Irving's career in food technology began with her role as a Food Technologist at GFG Management, LLC in 2010. She later served as an R&D Brand Manager at the same company. Her extensive experience spans various aspects of food product development, including cold-formed and baked bar development, ready-to-eat cereals, and extrusion processes.