Connor Leggett

Lab Manager @UPSIDE Foods

Oversaw construction and space planning of a sq. ft,$10M R&D facility in Emeryville, CA; coordinated with internal stakeholders, creatively removed roadblocks, and led move planning/execution • Led the build-out of a sq. ft. R&D facility in Madison, WI and drove project to completion in two months; managed lab system and equipment start-up to enable smooth, efficient operations • Built and manage a team of four direct reports in support of research team growth from 30 to 120 individuals across three sites • Oversaw lab operations budget and leveraged rapport with external vendors to negotiate >$1M in savings on lab equipment and supplies