Sebastian Nava
Senior Product Developer | Grocery, CPG, Food Service, Retail, QSR, Retail & Restaurant Technology
- Role
- Senior Product Developer, Culinary R & d - Optimization at Starbucks
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Sebastian Nava
I am a seasoned professional with a career-long record of food and beverage innovation…
Experience
Senior Product Developer, Culinary R & d - Optimization
Sep 2025 — Present · Seattle, WA, US
Lead the development, optimization, and commercialization of food products across multiple platforms, ensuring alignment with brand strategy and portfolio objectives- Manage a diverse project pipeline from concept through scale-up, leveraging consumer insights, culinary trends, and technical expertise to deliver innovative, operationally viable solutions- Drive portfolio optimization by improving product performance, reducing complexity, and implementing cost savings initiatives that strengthen supply chain resiliency- Apply deep knowledge of ingredient functionality, formulation, and food processes to enhance quality and consistency while accelerating speed-to-market- Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Supply Chain, and Operations to influence strategic decisions and deliver business results, while authoring plant trial protocols and product specifications to ensure compliance and excellence.
Education
Boston University
Master's degree
Culinary Institute of America
Associate's degree
California State University-Long Beach
Bechelor's
Skills
- Recipe Development
- Cooking
- Fine Dining
- Cuisine
- Wine
- Hospitality
- Restaurants
- Recipes
- Menu Development
- Food
- Banquets
- Food & Beverage
- Food Safety
- Restaurant Management
- Chef
- Catering
- Food
- Culinary Skills
- Social Media
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