Rodrigo Trolise, MSc, PMP®, P.Eng.

• Own the development of formulations and lead technical projects contributing to product platform development and large scope development programs. • Apply polymer structure/properties, processing/performance relationships for developing new products or improving existing ones. • Understand and identify raw material selection choices and work with vendors to leverage new products and technologies. Provide technical support across business • Support cross-functional teams on the development and launch of polymer compounds (PVC, PMMA, Acrylic, MBS, ABS Copolymers, etc..). • Polymer compounding and characterization - Blending, Rheology (Torque & Capillary), Mechanical, Thermal, and Chemical techniques (Strength, Stiffness, Impact Toughness, HDT), DSC, TGA, DMA, FT-IR, GC-MS, XRF, etc...

• Polymer compounds development (PVC, CPVC, PMMA, MBS, ABS, Acrylic copolymers, Additives). • Development of breakthrough polymer technologies for thermoplastic piping systems. • Provided project management to platform development and large scope development programs. • Validated performance and processability of newly developed polymer compounds - Injection Molding & Extrusion. • Polymer compounding and characterization - Blending, Rheology (Torque & Capillary Rheology), Mechanical, Thermal, and Chemical techniques (Strength, Stiffness, Impact Toughness, HDT), DSC, TGA, DMA, FT-IR, GC-MS, XRF, Chemical Resistance, etc... • Served as technical resource across business.

Specialty Lubricants & Waxes for Powder Metal & Plastics: • Contributed to the development of new and improved polymeric waxes/fatty acids/lubricant formulations for specific chemical systems. • Assisted with product and process development activities through formulation development and characterization. Supported the translation of customer needs into product development projects. Engineering Design & Capital Projects: • Led capital engineering projects to ensure successful completion within budgeted cost and time, develop project plans, coordinate team activities, write down reports. • Created and assisted in the creation of detailed bid packages (RFQ & Decision Analysis) for contractors & equipment vendors. • Developed, reviewed, and understood specifications for new equipment with vendors and suppliers.

• Accountable for the development of new formulations, optimization/reformulation of household cleaning products: ✓ Automatic Dishwasher Detergent Pacs / Powder / Gel ✓ Liquid Dish ✓ Dishwasher Cleaner ✓ Liquid / Powder Laundry Pods ✓ Powder / Enzyme Stain Removers • Responsible for formulating/preparing laboratory and pilot test batches to support final formulation. • Accountable for documenting/ analyzing all data generated and report all research work performed.

• Successfully developed and transferred from R&D to commercial production a light-curing resin sealant for pits and fissures that assists in preventing caries in posterior teeth. • Led formulation development for next‑generation light‑curable materials, improving handling properties and curing efficiency. • Designed and optimized polymeric formulations for dental composites, adhesives, and cements, improving mechanical strength, wear resistance, and esthetics. • Conducted structure–property studies to correlate polymer architecture with performance metrics such as flexural strength, tensile strength, modulus of elasticity, viscosity, and curing depth. • Performed comprehensive material characterization using DSC, DMA, FTIR, TGA, Rheometry, GPC, SEM, and Mechanical testing.

• Contributed to business development of Bioquell’s Inc. patented HPV (Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour) bio-decontamination technology at Pharmaceutical facilities and R&D Laboratories, involving project scope & schedule, method statement, logistics, a detailed final report and decontamination process certificate. • Supported marketing and sales department in marketing campaigns taking part in presentations, events and product introduction. Acted as an internal consultant providing technical advice, expertise, and support to other departments. Assisted customers with training, troubleshooting and documentation transfer.

• Conducted studies of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) such as plant extracts, herbal complex, natural proteins and peptides applied to cosmetics and pharmaceutical products. • Performed physicochemical characterization of APIs applying various analytical techniques (Spectrophotometry (UV-Vis, FT-IR, and SPR), Chromatography (HPLC, GC), and Microscopy (SEM, Optical-Digital).

• Involved with the selection and sizing of equipment for phosphoric acid processing. Prepare and review P&IDs, PFDs and other related design documents. • Assist in the development/modification of departmental technical guidelines, standards, and specifications - phosphoric acid processing. • Contribute to developing new products, modifying existing products, and services for commercial applications based on customer, market, or technology needs.

3-year Associate's Degree (Toronto - Canada). Major: • Materials Science & Engineering • Analytical Chemistry

Co-Op Project: Phosphoric Acid Purification by Liquid-Liquid Extraction - LLE.