Alefiyah Motiwala

About

At Microbes BioSciences, Inc., my role as Specialty Crop Manager merges my expertise in market analytics with a deep understanding of microbiology to explore new opportunities in the golf turf market. Our team's focus is on increasing sales for bio stimulant products, a testament to our commitment to sustainable agriculture. Previously, as a soil Scientist, I honed skills in laboratory management and lab testing, which now inform my data-driven business development strategies. The goal remains steadfast: to enhance agricultural outcomes and contribute to the field's advancement through innovative business solutions and scientific excellence. Experienced in molecular biology, microbiology, and regulatory affairs.

Experience

• Specialty Crop Manager · Microbes BioSciences, Inc.2024-07-01 –

  - Leading market research initiatives to explore new opportunities in the golf turf market, to increase sales for bio stimulant products. - Utilizing analytics to drive decision-making and optimize business development strategies.

• Scientist Microbiology · Microbes BioSciences, Inc.2022-03-01 – 2024-10-01

  Developed new bacterial products for Fe uptake in plants and optimized downstream processing by introducing lyophilization.

• Research Associate · Microbes BioSciences, Inc.2022-02-01 – 2022-03-01

  Testing for efficacy of new products previously designed.

• Service Assurance Analyst · DM Clinical Research2022-02-01 – 2022-03-01

  Study start-up, maintenance, and close-out for documents preparation.

• Regulatory Specialist · DM Clinical Research2019-11-01 – 2022-02-01

  Research Assistant in clinical trials for Gastroenterology and Rheumatology. Assisted in protocol writing and amendments, data collection for sponsors and study conductance in accordance with GCP guidelines.

• Visiting Faculty Member · Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, Surat2017-08-01 – 2019-03-01

  Taught M.Sc. students Advanced Molecular Biology and B.Sc. students Microbiology and Practicals.

• Junior Research Fellow · National Centre for Biological Sciences2012-09-01 – 2015-08-01

  Conducted experimental evolution studies on codon bias in single carbon utilization pathways.

• Chemistry and Biology Tutor · Self Employed2016-01-01 – 2018-01-01

  Taught high school students basics of Chemistry and Biology.

Education

• University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignMaster of Business Administration - MBA
• The Maharaja Sayajirao University of BarodaMaster of Science - MS, Medical Biotechnology
• Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, SuratBachelor of Science - BS, Biotechnology
• Seventh Day Adventist Higher Secondary SchoolHigh School Diploma, Science

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