Erik Napoles

Erik Napoles has a diverse work experience in the field of Research and Development and Quality Assurance/Quality Control. From 2015 to 2018, Erik worked at HydroNovation Inc. as an Associate Process Engineer and Engineering Technician. In these roles, they were responsible for designing and validating experimental protocols, conducting tests, and maintaining laboratory equipment.

In 2018, Erik joined eSalon as a QA/QC Lab Technician. Erik performed routine testing on finished goods and raw materials, ensuring consistency in the end products. Erik then transitioned to the role of R&D Associate where they produced lab-scale batches of cosmetics, scaled up production, and generated SOPs for new procedures. In May 2020, Erik became a Research and Development Engineer at eSalon. Erik'sresponsibilities included designing and improving a multi-channel hair care dispensing system, implementing cost-saving processes, and providing technical support to technicians and new engineers.

Overall, Erik Napoles has demonstrated expertise in research and development, quality control, equipment maintenance, and process improvement throughout their work experience.

Erik Napoles holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from California State University, Long Beach, which they obtained between 2012 and 2015. Prior to that, they earned an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in Pre-Engineering from El Camino College, where they studied from 2008 to 2011. Erik's high school education was completed at Torrance High School, where they graduated in 2008. In addition to their academic degrees, Erik has obtained several certifications, including an Engineer In Training certification from the Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists, which they received in May 2015. Erik also holds a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), obtained in October 2018. Erik has attended various safety and chemical engineering education programs, obtaining certifications in subjects such as Chemical Reactivity Hazards, Dust Explosion Control, Inherently Safer Design, Risk Assessment, Runaway Reactions, and Safety in the Chemical Process Industries. The specific months and years of these certifications are not provided.