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Ana Paula Faria

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Research And Development Specialist at PepsiCo
📍 Sorocaba, São Paulo, Brazil

Ana Paula is a Research and Development Specialist at PepsiCo with over six years of experience in the food science industry. Holding both a Bachelors degree and an MBA from the University of São Paulo, she specializes in leading complex product development initiatives, process optimization, and innovation projects for the LATAM market.

Describing herself as a "challenges seeker, " Ana Paula is driven by a pursuit of constant personal and professional evolution. She is fluent in English, has an intermediate level of Spanish, and holds dual citizenship as a Brazilian and Portuguese national, reflecting a global perspective.

Unique fact: Ana Paula has progressed through five different R&D roles within PepsiCo, starting from an intern to her current specialist position.

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Experience
9 Years
Current Role
Research And Development Specialist
Job Level
Junior
Location
Sorocaba, São Paulo, Brazil
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Food Product Innovation
Her entire career at PepsiCo has been in R&D, focusing on innovation projects, new lines, and new equipment for major brands.
R&D Process Optimization
Her specialist role involves championing continuous improvement and process optimization strategies aligned with business objectives.
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Career

Work history

1-2026
Research And Development Specialist
PepsiCo
5-2024 - 2-2026
R&D Sr Analyst
PepsiCo
2-2023 - 4-2024
R&D Analyst
PepsiCo
12-2019 - 12-2023
Junior Research Analyst
PepsiCo
1-2019 - 12-2019
Research And Development Intern
PepsiCo
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Education
9-2020 - 8-2022
Master of Business Administration - MBA
USP - Universidade de São Paulo
2013 - 2018
Bachelor's degree
USP - Universidade de São Paulo
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