MS/M.Sc(Science)

B.Tech/B.E.

Intern

2020-02-02 - 2020-04-09

* Researched and investigated food-borne illness outbreaks caused by mishandling of school lunches offered by the Mid-Day Meal Scheme by the Government of India in the past 5 years to validate national food control system. * Analyzed data and generated comprehensive records pertaining to food-borne illness outbreaks across all states in India from 2015 to 2019. * Compiled and formulated several measures to assist the country in establishing food standards to protect the health of consumer and to ensure fair practices in the food trade, while promoting coordination of food standards work undertaken by international governmental and non-governmental organizations, as per Codex Alimentarius Commission. * Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support regulatory initiatives, including policy development, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory enforcement activities. * Conducted research on emerging issues in food safety regulations and provided recommendations for regulatory improvements. * Participated in training programs and workshops to enhance understanding of Codex standards and regulatory processes.

Product Development Exec.

2022-07-10 - 2023-05-30

As a part of the Product Development Team for Health & Wellbeing, developed products for GoAhead, Mcvities & Jacob's: * Led the delivery of new and existing products from concept to launch for brands and retailer label as per the HFSS Regulations. * Presented prototypes to marketing and translated feedback into recipe and/or process developments. * Produced costs of development work and tracked development trials budgets against target. * Investigated and supported in solving production issues, sending micro and nutritional samples to CTI Team for testing alongside completing travel assessments for all products. * Utilized internal recipe and specification management systems to meticulously create recipes and analyze nutritional information. * Collaborated closely with Innovation & Marketing teams in UK, Turkey & Netherlands to drive organizational NPD pipeline and played a pivotal role in shaping critical paths.

Product Development Mgr

2023-06-04 - Presently working

As a part of the Food For Later portfolio, developed new, and modified existing products, in line with written briefs, customer expectations and financial targets to create products of sustainable and repeatable quality at sustainable cost. * Successfully developed and launched 10 products within 8 months spread across soups, sauces, MFP and packaging innovations for multiple retailers. * Implemented cost-saving measures in recipe development, leading to a 19% reduction in product costs without compromising quality. * Sourced and evaluated new raw materials, aligning with technical, and product development guidelines, achieving a 14% reduction in production costs by raw material substitution strategy. * Conducted benchmarking and led inspiration trawls ahead of yearly launch windows for EPD and NPD with customers, along with monthly interactive sessions focusing on key market trends. * Led feasibility assessments and process handover, collaborating with commercial, operations, technical, and buying teams to address challenges and ensure scalable and sustainable concepts. * Managed team performance and personal development, including Development Technologists & Development Chefs. * Incorporated sustainability principles into NPD & EPD projects, ensuring compliance with Greencore's healthy & sustainable diets target and worked actively as the Sustainability Champion for on-boarding Mondra. * Led Team NPD Bristol for successful unannounced BRC site audit, achieving AA* grading.