Lyle Probst is the CEO of NomadX and an accomplished entrepreneur with more than 25 years of experience in operations, product development, engineering, biodefense, and advanced technology commercialization.

Throughout his career, Lyle has founded and led multiple companies spanning manufacturing, biomedical technology, defense, and software. He previously served as CEO of MicroFluidic Systems, where he led development of the M-BAND biological detection system for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The autonomous platform was designed to continuously monitor biological threats and was ultimately licensed by Boeing.

Today, Lyle leads NomadX's mission to help food producers prevent contamination through innovative approaches to detection and decontamination. He has spoken at the National Academy of Sciences and National BioWatch conferences and has appeared on nationally televised media programs. Lyle holds a B.S. degree in Biology and an M.B.A. degree in Executive Management.

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In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak with Lyle [2:18] about:

• How his background in biodefense, autonomous pathogen detection, and national security led Lyle into food safety, and lessons from biodefense that can be applied to food production and food safety
• The importance of moving beyond a compliance mindset when it comes to food safety and how recalls and food safety events can impact a business beyond direct costs
• Industry blind spots related to microbiological contamination control
• The advancement of rapid pathogen detection technologies and what it means for real-life applications
• Utilizing pathogen detection data to guide root cause analyses, inform targeted interventions, and prevent recurrence
• Potential applications for artificial intelligence in food safety
• What the future of food safety programs may look like in light of advancements in testing, automation, and data integration
• Advice for food safety leaders as they prepare for the future.

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