As Head of Product at Genista Biosciences, Don Foret leads the development of AI-powered food safety solutions, bringing a rare combination of computer programming expertise and over 18 years of progressive leadership in food manufacturing. His unique background—from programmer to hands-on microbiologist, QA specialist, corporate auditor, and Director of Quality and Food Safety—positions him to build technology that solves real operational challenges, not just theoretical ones. This ground-level perspective on the realities of modern manufacturing has consistently informed his approach to automation. Throughout his career, he has spearheaded projects that transform complex manual processes into streamlined, data-driven systems—achieving measurable results like 95% reductions in data entry errors and enterprise-wide analytics that drive continuous improvement. Certified as a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI), and in HACCP, Don has spent his career on the front l ines of ensuring food safety while driving operational excellence. At Genista Biosciences, Don is pioneering intelligent, adaptive software that embeds AI across manufacturing operations—creating systems that learn, adapt, and provide real-time decision support spanning all departments—quality, food safety, production, maintenance, compliance, personnel safety, sales, and beyond—breaking down the silos and disconnected systems that plague facilities.