I'm Shay Kataev, a Packaging Systems & Design graduate from Virginia Tech with hands-on experience at Diageo and research collaborations with WestRock and Midea. My passion lies in sustainable packaging, design, testing, and commercialization, bridging technical insight with creative problem-solving. From package testing to driving cost-saving initiatives, I focus on delivering smart and memorable packaging solutions. 

 If you want to see my work, just browse through Packaging, Experience, and Graphic Design.

sk@vt.edu

linkedin.com/in/shaykataev

(540) 423-2060

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