Danielle Chen

R&D Associate Principal Engineer at PepsiCo

Plano, Texas, United States

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Experience

  • PepsiCo (7 yrs 1 mo)
    • R&D Associate Principal Engineer
      Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

      Foods Digital Transformation Team - Smart Automation

    • R&D Senior Engineer
      Aug 2023 - Mar 2025 · 1 yr 8 mos

      Foods Digital Transformation Team • Oversaw a >$1MM digital innovation tool investment, orchestrating validation tests and steering cross-functional, global pilot initiatives, all achieved through adept management without direct authority. • Demonstrated effective communication and strategic planning in highlighting the value of integrating the virtual flavor development tool to senior leadership. • Lead the Foods R&D Data User Community and digital upskilling initiatives. • Lead the evaluation of no-code/low-code solutions to enhance R&D associates' productivity and streamline the learning curve.

    • R&D Engineer
      Jun 2022 - Aug 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos

      Foods Applied AI Team • Managed >$1MM digital innovation tool investment, designed validation tests, drove regional and global pilot initiatives, cultivated the vendor relationship, and assessed the prospective value to the company.

  • R&D Process Engineering Intern at PepsiCo
    Jun 2018 - Aug 2018 · 3 mos