Ahmed Gomaa

About Ahmed Gomaa

As a Product Development Scientist at Mars Pet-care, I bring over four years of experience in food science and R&D, specializing in product formulation, pilot plant trials, and process optimization. My role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and scale innovative pet food, leveraging my expertise in different food systems, ingredient functionality, and shelf-life analysis. Previously, I contributed to groundbreaking projects at Conagra Brands as the technical category leader for legumes, managing end-to-end product launches and qualification across multiple co-manufacturers. With a mission to create high-quality, consumer-focused products, I am driven by a passion for innovation and continuous improvement in the food industry.

Experience

1. Product Development Scientist

   Mars

   Sep 2024 — Present · Franklin, TN, US

Education

• Alexandria University

  Bachelor's Degree, Food Science and Technology

  2007 — 2011

• Brooklyn College

  Master’s Degree, Nutrition Science

  2014 — 2016

• Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Food Science and Technology

  2017 — 2021

Skills

• Food Processing
• Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (Fmcg)
• Food & Beverage
• Food Safety Management System
• Data Analysis
• Food Science
• Hospitality Service
• Quality Auditing
• Research and Development (R&D)
• Sensory Science
• Food Supplements
• Food Packaging
• Bartending
• Sports Nutrition
• Medical Nutrition Therapy
• Iso 9001
• Laboratory
• Nutritional Counseling
• Nutrition Education
• Iso 22000
• Food Industry
• Food Technology
• Data Entry
• Food Service Sanitation
• Hospitality
• Research
• Clinical Research
• Food
• Food Safety
• Microbiology
• Food and Beverage
• Standard Operating Procedure (Sop)
• Food Manufacturing
• Food Service Operations
• Science
• Biochemistry
• Food Quality
• Nutrition
• Food Biochemistry
• Sas