Anthony O'Brien is a chemical engineer working in the cannabis and sustainable sectors. Industry experience and entrepreneurial projects equipped him with adaptable skills in manufacturing, business, and research.
Anthony served a senior, cross-functional role at Ignite International where he brought 50 CBD products to market.
Anthony was contracted to lead research and development at Loliware where he created an edible bioplastic straw that looks identical to plastic straws, yet naturally degrades in 60 days or can be eaten.
"Anthony is what you look for in an employee, coworker and friend. I had the pleasure of working with him on several projects and initiatives. His strong technical understanding, along with his disciplined “doer” work ethic, allows him to quickly identify problems and develop comprehensive strategies on how to solve them. In addition to his strong problem solving skills, his ability to translate highly technical subjects into “everyday english” make him a leader that is hard to find. This trait along with his friendly & helpful nature allows him to push people to higher levels, setting them up to succeed. Anyone who has worked with Anthony knows these skills set him above the rest." --- Robert, Engineer at LANXESS
"I have had the pleasure of working closely with Anthony over the last few months and have nothing but good things to say. Whenever I reach out to Anthony, he always responds in a timely manner and is great at communicating when it comes to timelines and his operational planning. He is professional, courteous, and very knowledgeable when it comes to his field and industry. He has consistently demonstrated his expertise in product quality, product formulations, and supply negotiations. His solid work ethic and methodical thinking shows that he is not only a skilled Product Manager but an overall asset to his team and company." --- Nick, Leader at Mile High Labs
"I had the pleasure of working with Anthony in the summer of 2018. Even though we worked together for only a short time, Anthony displayed his strong work ethic and intellect right off the bat. Because of his contributions, we were able to streamline our formulation processes which allowed us to significantly increase the amount of samples we could generate a day. Anthony is very easy to get along with, and is dedicated to the projects he is involved in. I would love to work again with him in the future." --- Stephen, Researcher at Zymergen
Anthony holds a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering with a background is chemical processing and food & sustainability research.