Profile summary:
1. Dynamic food technologist with 3 years of experience in R&D, regulatory compliance, project management
and HACCP
2. Headed activities like Project establishment, Ideation, Research, Competitor analysis, regulatory compliances (product, labelling,
claims), Cost optimization, Sensory evaluation, identification and addressing of bottlenecks in commercialization.
3. Documentation activities: RM & FG specifications, Product description, HACCP documentation for 22 products (Flowchart, setting CCP
& Critical limits), Product SOP.
4. HACCP Coordinator: HIRA, CCP & OPRP validation and verification
5. Documentation activities: ISO manual drafting, gap assessment, creating improvement and action plans, SOP and checklist creation
6. Product Lead for developing Milk analogue, Condensed milk analogue, Pancake & waffle mixes
7. Supported the formulation of Cake mixes, Energy drinks, Protein shakes, Energy bars and Ice-cream
8. Author in Book chapter titled “Organoleptic, nutritional and safety aspects of CHD dried products”.
Work Experience :
Research Scientist
2021-12-12 - 2022-05-02
1. Conducted an Industrial project for Plant Lipids Pvt Ltd., Kerala.
2. Comparative evaluation of process technologies for development of fruit/vegetable powders, coffee, spices and herbs
3. Led Process development and product cost optimization initiatives\
4. Identified alternative novel processing technologies like Spray freeze, Low temperature low humidity, Infrared assisted solar and Refractance window drying
Research Scientist
2022-06-15 - 2024-04-09
1. Engaged in Plant-only (Clean-label), Plant-based and Dairy-based product development
2. Product Lead for developing Milk analogue, Condensed milk analogue, Pancake & waffle mixes
3. Developed Additive-free version with similar functionalities of Dairy based/Plant based versions
4. Supported the formulation of Cake mixes, Energy drinks, Protein shakes, Energy bars and Ice-cream
Research Scientist
2024-05-02 - 2024-12-29
1. Engaged in product development activities for 22 RTC & RTE Millet-based food products.
2. Headed activities like Project establishment, Ideation, Research, Competitor analysis, regulatory compliances (product, labelling, claims), Cost optimization, Sensory evaluation, identification and addressing of bottlenecks in commercialization.
3. HACCP Coordinator: HIRA, CCP & OPRP validation and verification
4. Documentation activities: ISO manual drafting, gap assessment, creating improvement and action plans, SOP and checklist creation
