Ayoub Sehlaoui

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

Born in Morocco and raised in Kansas, I am a trained chemist and a computer enthusiast at heart. Thanks to my academic and professional career in Chemistry, the scientific method has ingrained itself into every aspect of my life. Whether I'm at a lab bench, behind a keyboard, or under a barbell I'm continually observing, testing, applying and learning. My interests lie at the crossroads of my scientific worldview coupled with the power and insights of computing.

Being curious at heart I first wanted to understand the natural world around me. This lead to an academic career comprised of a Bachelors in Biochemistry and a Masters in Chemistry. Throughout this time, I gained masterful insight on the natural world we live in. I also maintained my original love for computers and began my quest into programming. This website serves as a personal landing page and ongoing project for myself.

About

EXPERIENCE

November 2024 - Present

Director of Product Stewardship

The Willamette Valley Company | Eugene, OR

  • Author labels, SDSs, reports and product analyses. Respond to and manage customer requests and assessments which impact core product families
  • Oversight of product regulatory compliance for consumer and industrial product lines, including adhesives, sealants, and wood products
  • Collaborate with marketing, sales, and supply chain to align regulatory requirements with customer needs and new product development
  • Manage label compliance, transport classification, formulations, and compliance with REACH, CLP, WHMIS, OSHA, packaging EPR, EPA, and GHS regulations
  • Direct and mentor a team of specialists handling SDS authoring, labeling, reporting, and customer regulatory requests
  • Document and improve systems for ERP, labeling, transport, and technical authoring to ensure efficiency and accuracy

April 2018 - November 2024

Product Compliance Manager

The Willamette Valley Company | Eugene, OR

  • Interdepartmental Project Management
  • Foster a team of specialists to support business stakeholders
  • Manage credentials, reports, permits, and customer requests for both consumer and industrial product lines
  • Support clear communication with suppliers to provide ingredient and substance data necessary to classify materials

May 2017 - Dec 2017

Analytical Chemist

Oregon Growers Analytical | Eugene, OR

  • Operated and maintained analytical instruments including HS GCMS, LCMS, and HPLC
  • Streamlined sample workflow and intake processing procedure
  • Designed laboratory SOPs around six sigma principles while maximizing efficiency
  • Method development and validation
  • Authored, managed, and implemented company wide training programs

July 2016 - May 2017

Graduate Teaching Assistant - Chemistry

Emporia State University | Emporia, KS

  • Developed curriculum to meet effective chemistry education needs at the undergraduate level for Organic I, Chemistry I, and General Chemistry
  • Managed and supervised general chemistry labs
  • Co-taught laboratory sections as well as conducted independent tutoring sessions
  • Supervised and proctored class sessions and examinations
  • Routinely participated in the assessment process providing effective feedback to support student learning outcomes

August 2015 - May 2016

Chemical Stockroom Manager

Emporia State University | Emporia, KS

  • Maintained chemical supply for the chemistry department
  • Applied chemical storage guidelines and environmental safety principles
  • Quantitatively prepared solutions for labs and departmental needs
  • Performed in-depth reorganization as well as inventories for the department

May 2015 - August 2015

Agronomy Intern/Crop Scout

Seaman Crop Consulting | Hugoton, KS

  • Field scouting - inspect fields and record the condition of growing crops
  • Identify and record growth stage, weed, insect and disease infestations and other pertinent information
  • Report findings and observations to supervisor that affect management decisions
  • Utilized qualitative observational techniques related to agronomy, botany, and entomology

Aug 2011 - May 2014

K-INBRE Student Researcher

Emporia State University | Emporia, KS

  • Created and carried out in-vivo and in-vitro cancer research
  • Designed experimental procedures which lead to publication
  • Teaching, advising, and supervising students along with training other research lab members
  • Presented findings to colleagues in academia through poster sessions and conference talks