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ROMMEL REYES

ROMMEL REYES

Helsinki

Summary

Proven extensive experience in recipe development and bakery product innovation, notably at GOVA Sugar. Proven ability to enhance product functionality through collaborative R&D efforts. Skilled in food product testing and team collaboration, driving successful outcomes in fast-paced environments. Working full-time as a member of an extensive R&D team at Canatu.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Recognitions

Recognized as one of the pastry chefs to be featured in the book 100 Pastry Chefs of Europe 2026 by Laboratorio Culturale in Italy.

His dedication to reinventing artisan baking through Free-From ingredients (such as gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, and vegan) and his professional profile have been chosen to be part of a collection that celebrates the very best of contemporary European pastry.

Work History

Application & Recipe Development (Consultant)

GOVA LaJoie Oy
Helsinki
11.2024 - Current
  • Collaborates with the R&D teams to improve Gova Sugar's functionality.
  • Create recipes that align with Gova's product categories or as required by the customers.
  • Develops recipes in accordance with the Health Claim certification.

R&D and Pilot Manufacturing Operator

Canatu Oy
Vantaa
11.2023 - Current
  • Deployed to the customer site in South Korea for the Post Processing Development project.
  • Daily R&D laboratory tasks on pellicle development, including DOP sample collections, reactor cleaning, data gathering and documentation, and occasional maintenance support on cleanroom tools and equipment.

Product Development Chef

Solu Development Oy
Helsinki
06.2021 - 10.2022
  • Product development for Outrun cafe. Procurement and outsourcing of materials and supplies.

Laboratory R&D Operator

Microsoft
Espoo
03.2021 - 06.2021
  • R&D and Manufacturing operations of Microsoft Hololens Technology.
  • Fixtures and assembly of sensors and micro components using nano precision tools and equipment.

Pastry Chef/Team Leader

HMSHost
Vantaa
08.2018 - 07.2019
  • In charge of developing and producing pastry products for cafes and restaurants at the International Airport of Finland in Vantaa.

Education

FoodService Management -

Cornell University
New York, USA
10.2012

Modern Pastry Training -

Ecole Bellouet Conseil
Paris, France
03.2012

Diploma of Culinary Arts -

Global Culinary Academy
Manila, Philippines
02.2009

Graphic Design

First Computer Academy
Manila
12-2007

Electronics Engineering -

Tech University of The Philippines
Talisay, Philippines
08.1994

Skills

  • Recipe development
  • Food product testing
  • Team collaboration & Problem Solving
  • Online Marketing, SEO & Keyword Research
  • Graphic Designing

Languages

English
First Language

Timeline

Application & Recipe Development (Consultant)

GOVA LaJoie Oy
11.2024 - Current

R&D and Pilot Manufacturing Operator

Canatu Oy
11.2023 - Current

Product Development Chef

Solu Development Oy
06.2021 - 10.2022

Laboratory R&D Operator

Microsoft
03.2021 - 06.2021

Pastry Chef/Team Leader

HMSHost
08.2018 - 07.2019

FoodService Management -

Cornell University

Modern Pastry Training -

Ecole Bellouet Conseil

Diploma of Culinary Arts -

Global Culinary Academy

Graphic Design

First Computer Academy

Electronics Engineering -

Tech University of The Philippines

References

References available upon request.

References

References available upon request.

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