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Christie Dosch
Technology Leader at General Mills
Christie Dosch is a Principal R&D Engineer at General Mills, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She is a technical leader with extensive experience in process development within R&D for thermally processed products.1
Professional Experience
Christie has been with General Mills for over 18 years, holding various positions:
- Principal R&D Engineer (August 2019 - Present)
- Associate Principal R&D Engineer (July 2016 - August 2019)
- Senior Engineer II (September 2006 - July 2016)
Areas of Expertise
Christie specializes in:
- Process development for thermally processed foods
- Product and equipment interface
- Commercialization and scale-up
- Connecting fundamental physics, chemistry, and engineering to real-world problems
She is currently the subject matter expert for end-to-end thermal process products, including brands like Progresso, Old El Paso, and Blue Buffalo. Christie manages the thermal technology development roadmap and leads process development and invention projects for various Meals businesses.1
Leadership and Interests
Beyond her engineering focus, Christie:
- Plays a key role in shaping and driving digital strategy for R&D and quality functions
- Is active in General Mills' women leadership network
- Thrives on tackling challenging technical and organizational problems
- Enjoys problem-solving through research, collaboration, data analytics, idea generation, modeling, and experimental design
Additional Activities
Outside of her primary role, Christie has been involved in ultimate frisbee, including:
- Head Coach for the University of Minnesota Women's Frisbee Club (2010-2014)
- Player for Drag'n Thrust Ultimate and Pop Ultimate Frisbee teams
Christie Dosch's LinkedIn profile can be found under the username christie-dosch-7a8b65a.1
