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Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

- Developed and implemented a comprehensive Quality Management System from scratch, establishing robust quality control processes for newly commissioned production lines.- Achieved first-time certifications for SQF and Costco Food Safety Audits with scores exceeding 96% by designing and executing effective Quality Management Systems- Lead QA, QC, and Sanitation teams, driving team performance through strategic hiring, rigorous performance evaluations, and targeted development initiatives, improving quality compliance and operational efficiency.- Proven leader in developing and mentoring quality teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and compliance with industry standards.- Lead shelf-life and product quality improvement projects by improving flavour, texture, and colour.- Conduct plant-wide refresher and new hire onboarding training for GMP, Health & Food Safety and HACCP. - Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive quality improvement initiatives, resulting in enhanced product consistency and compliance with industry standards.- Managed and analyzed quality customer complaints and investigations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions that improved customer satisfaction.- Implemented, verified and validated Sanitation Procedures

Delta, British Columbia, Canada

- Led Big Mountain Foods to its first successful GMP & HACCP audit with a 95% score while executing a relocation and expansion project that ensured multiple production lines met the highest food safety standards.- Established and managed a Microbiology Lab, enhancing in-house testing capabilities.- Lead and manage all government and third-party regulatory and customer audits related to Food Safety and Quality.- Co-led pilot commercialization and development of award-winning new products like Soy-Free Tofu launched in 2022.- Experience hiring and managing QC, QA and Sanitation teams- Achieved a 20% reduction in customer complaints through targeted shelf-life improvement and reformulation projects- Secured Non-GMO Project Verification, Halal, Upcycled and Vegan certifications.

Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada

- Develop and implement corporate-wide quality systems in compliance with Health Canada, GMP& GPP requirements.- Manage all Health Canada licensing compliance amendments, NNCPs and inspections. - Establish critical quality systems with the integration of food safety beyond regulatory compliance into the cannabis industry. - Perform vendor quality audits, including processing and extraction, packaging, and cultivation sites.- Process improvement projects with Cultivation teams. - Internal auditing and facility inspections.

Delta, British Columbia, Canada

- Led scale-up projects of new product SKUs.- Conducted microbiology plating, reading, analysis, product sensory, R&D shelf-life testing and Thermal studies.- Conducted monthly internal HACCP and GMP audits.- Worked closely with Maintenance, R&D, Operations, and Inventory departments for continuous improvement.- Conducted routine inspections, put finished products on hold and release, and issue Certificate of Analysis.- Maintain Supplier Approval Program and annual reassessments

Delta, British Columbia, Canada

British Columbia, Canada

- Performed tests to analyze the chemistry ( pH, conductivity, turbidity, alkalinity, hardness) and microbiology ( including pathogen testing) of mineral and flavoured water samples- Performed product mock recall and traceability exercises. -Participated and led in non-conformance root cause investigations using GSTD ( Go-See-Think-Do) and DMAIC( Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control) methods.- Conducted employee Food Safety and Quality training for new hires- Managed documentation of the Nestle Quality Management system and organized information for corporate and external audits- Reviewed sanitation data, hold/release programs, interpreted chemistry and microbiology data of finished products, and formulated action plan to troubleshoot issues of the production floor.--

Montreal, Canada Area

- Thermal processing technology development for soy and almond milk led to my M.Sc. Thesis award -Conducted protein digestibility studies and microbiological studies and used analytical tools such as FTIR to study the physicochemical properties of plant-based proteins- Experience working on plant-based protein extraction and allergy management - Authored 4 publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals

Montreal, Canada Area

- Conduct exams for the Office for Student Disabilities in an organized manner- Prepare the examination hall and perform administrative duties as required in the office- Assist the students who may require help in terms of their disability while writing the exams- Addressing and responding to emerging situations of students with special needs and accommodations during ongoing exams

Montreal, Canada Area

General Biology- Conduct laboratory sessions for a batch of 25 students- Grading of case reports, midterms and final exams- Attending midterm and final exams to aid in student-related issues- Assist students as needed in the laboratory

Master’S Degree, Bioresource Engineering With Specialization In Food Processing, Gpa- 4/4

Thesis based on > Effects of conventional and microwave treatments on inhibitory activity and structural conformation in raw soymilk.

Bachelor’S Degree, Biotechnology, Gpa - 8.98/10

Conducted and completed projects in Food Microbiology, Waste Management, Pharmacology, Experimental medicine, food and industrial.

High School, Pre-University Mathematics,Biology,Physics & Chemistry (Mbipc)

Activities and Societies: Nature Club, Inter School Debate team