Deepak Deshpande Email & Phone Number

Cumming, Ga, Us

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Atlanta

Applications Development Manager - Innovation• Developed and implemented 90-day onboarding training modules for new hires, including a combination of presentations and hands-on exercises• Lead and mentor the team of scientists for completion of complex GTI long-term projects in close collaboration with cross-functional and cross-regional team members; delivering new technical capabilities and knowledge in areas of Dairy, Alternate Protein and Consumer Care• Supported the… Show more Applications Development Manager - Innovation• Developed and implemented 90-day onboarding training modules for new hires, including a combination of presentations and hands-on exercises• Lead and mentor the team of scientists for completion of complex GTI long-term projects in close collaboration with cross-functional and cross-regional team members; delivering new technical capabilities and knowledge in areas of Dairy, Alternate Protein and Consumer Care• Supported the marketing managers in developing literature to promote new GTI product launches• Collaborate with business development and pioneering innovation teams to evaluate external partnerships by providing applications testing support for potential merger and acquisition opportunities (M&A’s) • Collaborate with Operations and Technical Operations teams to qualify process changes.• Lead the setup of the Global Training Academy Global Innovation Lead for Ambient Drinking Yogurts (ADY) ProgramServed as the innovation project representative for the ADY program, constituted by the company to accelerate the growth inthe core segments, as it is the highest revenue generator and one of the five biggest programs within the company. Lead thecoordination and knowledge transfer of all technical development activities across the Innovation and Regional TechnicalService labs. Tracked the overview of GTI projects and the Technical Service Requests (TSRs).● Developed the Technology Roadmap in collaboration with the Core Program team consisting of project ideas andshort- and long-term goal timelines to accomplish tasks meeting the five-year Plan of Record (POR)● Provided periodic updates to the Growth team, consisting of Executive Leadership team members, to discuss and plannext steps● Represented innovation in the Blend Solutions development initiative after the ADY program was selected as a testplatform to develop and launch hydrocolloid blends targeting various ADY applications for commercialization Show less

Singapore

Created a team of highly motivated technologists by seeking out individual development and career progression plans, coaching them to become regional subject matter experts. Collaborated with the Global COEs to drive cross-regional initiatives and growth through innovation projects. Provided mentoring and coaching for the Techno Commercial team members.• Assisted the commercial Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam (TIV) teams as the Technical Lead for the development of the five-year… Show more Created a team of highly motivated technologists by seeking out individual development and career progression plans, coaching them to become regional subject matter experts. Collaborated with the Global COEs to drive cross-regional initiatives and growth through innovation projects. Provided mentoring and coaching for the Techno Commercial team members.• Assisted the commercial Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam (TIV) teams as the Technical Lead for the development of the five-year strategy for Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam markets• Represented Asia Pacific for Citrus Fiber to Pioneer Program (P2P), recruiting 60+partners and spearheading VOC interviews to support business case development• Drove safety and sustainability in the labs implementing risk assessment and water conservation projects• Networked with industry partners and educational institutions to expand customer outreach and pioneered the Skillsfuture student on the job training initiative by the Singapore government• Managed the additional assessment to provide technical services support to the Australia and New Zealand customers from 2018-2019, assisting the sales manager in building the opportunity pipeline and provide technical support to the new development projects Show less

Mumbai, India

Heading Application Laboratory and responsible for application development, safety, compliances, plant trials and R&D. Providing technical service support to clients in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka, building project opportunity pipelines for generating business revenue and organizing technical events. Reporting to Technical Director, Asia Pacific. Contributed towards CAGR of 50% between 2010-14 by creating opportunities in new areas of beverages and fruit confectionery in Indian… Show more Heading Application Laboratory and responsible for application development, safety, compliances, plant trials and R&D. Providing technical service support to clients in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka, building project opportunity pipelines for generating business revenue and organizing technical events. Reporting to Technical Director, Asia Pacific. Contributed towards CAGR of 50% between 2010-14 by creating opportunities in new areas of beverages and fruit confectionery in Indian market by a combination of lab work and hands on scaling up and troubleshooting support at customer sites Prepared justification & obtained CAR approval of USD 125,000 in 2010 for setting up lab; built team of 2 technologists and acquired additional investment approval for USD 125,000 in 2013 for expanding confectionery capacities and developing into Regional Center for Confectionery and Fruit Applications  Driving Growth Through Innovation mandate by organizing dairy & confectionery road shows, technical experts visits from COE’s and innovation seminars with key client accounts Created Value For Many (VFM) toolkit comprising of cost optimization, Inclusions and texture variation options for mango drink; covered areas of affordability, health & indulgence. This is a major contribution which is acknowledged by Major Beverage Companies in India Show less

Mumbai Area, India

 Managed EUR 1.5 million business of key accounts like Amul, KMF, Cadburys & Unilever constituting 40% of Indian sales revenue; delivered y-o-y growth of 40% Main Lead for development of Vision 2012 for Indian sub-continent market. Presented the Vision 2012 to ELT members and secured an approval for key initiatives like development of customized cultures for the unorganized yoghurt market in India Garnered additional sales revenue of EUR 0.2 million from Amul by shifting… Show more  Managed EUR 1.5 million business of key accounts like Amul, KMF, Cadburys & Unilever constituting 40% of Indian sales revenue; delivered y-o-y growth of 40% Main Lead for development of Vision 2012 for Indian sub-continent market. Presented the Vision 2012 to ELT members and secured an approval for key initiatives like development of customized cultures for the unorganized yoghurt market in India Garnered additional sales revenue of EUR 0.2 million from Amul by shifting manufacturing of cheese from readyset to DVS cultures; carried extensive trials demonstrating value propositions Show less

 Provided pre & post sales technical & commercial support for business value of EUR 2.5 million  Developed exclusive culture combinations for leading dairy customers like Amul and Mother Dairy and generated sales constituting 30% of total company sales from Indian regions Pioneered introduction of Probiotics concept in Indian market by providing extensive technical support and documentation support for health claims to Amul and Mother Dairy. Developed concepts of Probiotic… Show more  Provided pre & post sales technical & commercial support for business value of EUR 2.5 million  Developed exclusive culture combinations for leading dairy customers like Amul and Mother Dairy and generated sales constituting 30% of total company sales from Indian regions Pioneered introduction of Probiotics concept in Indian market by providing extensive technical support and documentation support for health claims to Amul and Mother Dairy. Developed concepts of Probiotic Buttermilk & Lassi which has been commercialized by Amul Conceptualized and launched Smart Chef culture for unorganized fermented milk market Set up EUR 25000 application laboratory and created a benchmark for culture companies in India Show less

Pune Area, India

 Conceptualized and commercialized the idea of Long Life Buttermilk. Did Exhaustive work to develop a stable formulation which was commercialized by Amul resulting in sale of around 20 million packs per year. • Coordinated the customer trials carried out in the pilot plant. Worked in close association with the R&D team of the customers in deciding upon the processes and the ingredients to be used for the trial runs. Developed the trial report documentation procedures.• Formulated… Show more  Conceptualized and commercialized the idea of Long Life Buttermilk. Did Exhaustive work to develop a stable formulation which was commercialized by Amul resulting in sale of around 20 million packs per year. • Coordinated the customer trials carried out in the pilot plant. Worked in close association with the R&D team of the customers in deciding upon the processes and the ingredients to be used for the trial runs. Developed the trial report documentation procedures.• Formulated various low acid and high acid products initially in laboratory and later on scaled up to the pilot plant level. Some of these product concepts have been commercially launched into the market viz. Buttermilk, Lassi, Yoghurt Drinks, Flavored milks, various categories of Fruit juices, Sea buckthorn Nectar etc. • Project leader for Breakthrough and innovative product development projects like Long Life Paneer, Rice Kheer, Ready to Eat Dal lentils and Curd Rice. Show less

Master Of Technology (M.Tech), Dairy Technology

Diploma In Business Management, Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor Of Technology (B.Tech), Dairy Technology