Kyle Clark

About Kyle Clark

As a process development and materials science consultant with over a decade of experience, I specialize in scaling manufacturing, developing & optimizing processes, and delivering tailored strategies for production challenges. I partner with organizations to improve materials development, refine process engineering, and integrate equipment solutions for high-impact results.At MycoWorks, I led scaling of backend processes of the Reishi™ leather product, designing and implementing production equipment capable of producing sheets per day, a 100x increase over the pilot facility. Additionally, I identified and implemented new materials capable of reducing defects by 70%. I designed cost-effective solutions, including a manual imaging system that saved nearly $500k compared to automation alternatives. At Halio, I drove large-scale manufacturing transitions, scaling operations to produce 2.5M sq. ft. annually and cutting cycle times by 50%. I also achieved multimillion-dollar cost savings by negotiating supplier contracts and implementing value-driven design improvements.SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS- Increased production capacity for MycoWorks while improving quality control and developing cost-effective defect-tracking systems- Scaled Halio’s production from pilot to full-scale operations, optimizing workflows to enhance yield and productivity- Delivered multimillion-dollar savings in global equipment procurement by applying value engineering and strategic negotiations- Established compliance frameworks and SOPs, ensuring safety and operational excellence across facilities in the U.S. and Taiwan.As a consultant, I focus on measurable outcomes, innovation, and long-term efficiency. If you are seeking expertise in scalable manufacturing and process optimization, connect with me at k••••••••@gmail.com.Key Skills: Materials Development & Process Engineering, Equipment Specification & Optimization, Production Scale-Up, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Process Automation, Quality Improvement, Data-Driven Process Design, Technology Transfer, Controlled Environments.

Experience

1. Adjunct Professor

   Emory & Henry University

   Jul 2025 — Present · Emory, VA, US

   Teaching Fundamentals of Engineering Project Management & Mechanical Behavior of Materials- In project management, I introduce students to the tools and methods used for starting, running, and completing complex engineering projects. I leverage real world examples from my own experience to challenge the students to consider how they adapt to the situations encountered during the lifetime of a project- In mechanical behavior of materials, we study how materials fail. We leverage real world examples to understand how failures occur, why they occur, and how we study failure to improve/understand our material selection for projects

Education

• University of California, Berkeley

  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Materials Science & Engineering

  2012 — 2014

• University of California, Berkeley

  Master of Science (MS), Materials Science & Engineering

  2009 — 2012

• Emory & Henry University

  BS, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry

  2005 — 2009