I feel so fortunate that I am solving some of the most impactful problems for a global RD while utilizing all of the skills from my previous experiences.My responsibility is to lead the Data and Digital Solution organization to drive digital transformation of core RD processes for one of the most successful food and beverage companies in the world. We are building a Virtual First RD so we can develop better food and beverage products much faster for consumers in all countries.My team consists of diverse talents including food scientists, biologists, chemists, mechanic engineers, software engineers, data architects, data scientists and more. We are digitizing RD processes, building Data Assets, developing first-principle based Modeling and Simulation capabilities and delivering Machine Learning and AI models.Having so much fun...loving the people I am working with...feeling so good about the company I am working for!

Qi Wang is a highly experienced professional with 18.4 years of work experience in the field of biotechnology, genomics, sequencing, lifesciences, and genetics. Currently based in Purchase, New York, Qi is the VP of Data and Digital Solutions at PepsiCo, where he leads the Data and Digital Solution organization. With a focus on driving digital transformation of core RD processes for a successful food and beverage company, Qi is dedicated to building a Virtual First RD to improve food and beverage products faster for consumers worldwide. Qi's team consists of diverse talents including food scientists, biologists, chemists, mechanic engineers, software engineers, data architects, data scientists, and more.