Ethan Tsai

Director of Manufacturing Operations at Quicksilver Scientific

Ethan Tsai, Ph.D. has a diverse work experience in various industries, showcasing their expertise in manufacturing operations, brewery management, education, and research. Ethan currently holds the position of Director of Manufacturing Operations at Quicksilver Scientific, where they previously served as the Manufacturing Operations Manager. Prior to this, they were the General Manager - Brewery at Cigar City Brewing.

Tsai's experience in the brewing industry includes roles such as Brewery Director at Tivoli Brewing Company and Brewing Instructor at Metropolitan State University of Denver. At Tivoli Brewing Company, they also served as the Director of QC, where they provided leadership and assistance in change management, collaborative leadership, and product development. Ethan played a significant role in assisting the company in meeting its forecasts and organizational vision.

Before their work in the brewing industry, Tsai held positions as a Senior Research Chemist at Serious Materials, Inc. and a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Ethan also worked as a Principal Chemist at Dynamic Organic Light and served as a Graduate Student at the University of Colorado at Boulder.

Tsai began their career as a Research Assistant/Technician at 3M, where they gained valuable experience in their field. Overall, their work experience reflects a strong background in manufacturing operations, brewery management, and academic instruction, highlighting their passion for the industry and their ability to contribute to its growth and development.

Ethan Tsai, Ph.D., has an extensive education history. Ethan received their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Chemistry from Carleton College in 1999. Following that, they pursued a Ph.D. in Materials Chemistry - Liquid Crystals from the University of Colorado Boulder, completing their doctoral program in 2006.

In addition to their formal education, Ethan Tsai has also acquired several certifications. In 2018, they became a Certified Beer Server through the Cicerone® Certification Program. More recently, they have obtained various certifications related to data science and project management from Coursera. In 2022, they completed the following project management courses: "Foundations of Project Management," "Project Planning: Putting It All Together," "Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project," "Project Execution: Running the Project," "Agile Project Management," and "Google Project Management." In 2023, they acquired certifications in data science, including "Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere," "Ask Questions to Make Data-Driven Decisions," "Prepare Data for Exploration," and "Process Data From Dirty To Clean," all from Coursera.

Despite the provided information, it is not possible to make any strong assumptions beyond what has been stated regarding Ethan Tsai's education history or qualifications.

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Timeline

  • Director of Manufacturing Operations

    January 1, 2023 - present

  • Manufacturing Operations Manager

    January, 2022