Category Archives: Where Are They Now?

R&I school project turns into career for NC grad

Tell us about where you work. I work as the Head Brewer in Miski Brewing, Barrie, Ont. It is a gluten-free, organic, vegan, and kosher certified brewery. After a lot of effort, we officially launched the product in the market last month, in July. For now, we have one label being sold called Ancestral, the first 100% quinoa beer in the world, but more are … Continue reading R&I school project turns into career for NC grad »

Grad’s unique skills formed at R&I shine in new career for Artem Mekshun

Artem Mekshun

  Artem Mekshun is a 2019 graduate with a Bachelor of Business Administration from the International Commerce and Global Development program. He worked with the Business & Commercialization Innovation Centre as a Business Analyst from May 2018 to December 2019. He now works at McCain Foods Ltd. Tell us about where you work. I am currently employed at McCain Foods Ltd. as a Manager on the Global … Continue reading Grad’s unique skills formed at R&I shine in new career for Artem Mekshun »

R&I alumna now proud NC employee

Priya Kaur is a 2021 graduate of Niagara College’s Computer Programming program. She worked with the Horticultural & Environmental Sciences Innovation Centre as a Research Assistant. She is now working at Niagara College in the Information Technology Services division as a Programmer Analyst. As a Computer Programmer, Priya is adept at databases, interactive multimedia and software development and understands the digital world.  Tell us about … Continue reading R&I alumna now proud NC employee »

Audra Stoncius keeps it local from NC student to Bench Brewing employee

Audra Stoncius is a 2019 graduate of the Culinary Innovation and Food Technology program. She worked with the Food & Beverage Innovation Centre (FBIC) as a Research Assistant between 2018 and 2019. She now works at Bench Brewing Company as the Lab Manager. In this role, Audra is responsible for ensuring that proper testing is done on the products and that the products meet company standards. … Continue reading Audra Stoncius keeps it local from NC student to Bench Brewing employee »

R&I experience leads to a career in brewery industry consulting with a familiar client

Rodrigo Ribeiro, 2022 Brewmaster and Brewery Operations Management program graduate

Rodrigo Ribeiro Meireles is a 2022 graduate of Niagara College’s Brewmaster and Brewery Operations Management program. He worked with the Food & Beverage Innovation Centre as a Brewery Research Assistant, and later a Brewery Research Associate, from July 2021 to April 2022. He is now working as a consultant for the brewing industry, with his main client being Miski Brewing. They are a brewing company … Continue reading R&I experience leads to a career in brewery industry consulting with a familiar client »

Brewing a passion for NC graduate

Ian Evans, former NC Brewery Student

Ian Evans is a spring 2020 graduate of Niagara College’s Brewmaster and Brewery Operations program. He worked as a Brewery Student with Niagara College’s Teaching Brewery at the Daniel J. Patterson campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake and is now employed with Kensington Brewing Company Inc., as a Brewer. Tell us about where you work: I work as a Brewer at Kensington Brewery Company Inc. This brewery has … Continue reading Brewing a passion for NC graduate »