MARKET ACTIVITY MANAGER (NPD PROJECT MANAGEMENT)• Lead innovation and renovation projects from ideation to implementation, ensuring alignment with business strategy and objectives.• Develop and manage detailed project timelines, aligning stakeholders on decisions, challenges, and actions.• Execute projects within critical success factors and budget constraints, consistently achieving desired outcomes.• Ensure strict adherence to the QuEST process, driving project management excellence and efficiency.• Deliver timely and relevant communications, maintaining transparency with stakeholders.• Co-ordinate with Activity Managers for import projects, leading cross-functional meetings to define, drive, and achieve timelines and deliverables.• Process Compliance: Govern the QES (Project Management Process) for Factory Value Leadership and CVS projects, enhancing process effectiveness.• Managed and updated the activity management scorecard for QuEST and QES projects to monitor project progress and performance.• Maintain the PPM system, contributing to overall process compliance and adherence to project management standards.• Guide the team through escalation processes, addressing risks and challenges to ensure successful delivery.Key Achievements • Successful Project Launch :- Launched 20+ projects, including NPD launches (Pedigree Lamb & Whiskas NPDs) and major portfolio transitions, showcasing strong execution and leadership.• Value Leadership Project :- Spearheaded ideation and execution, successfully meeting cost-saving targets and optimizing outcomes.• Lowest Write-Off Cost :- Achieved the lowest write-off cost in transition projects through effective cost management and resource optimization.• Gantt Pro Tool Adoption :- Adoption of Gantt Pro for enhanced project timeline management and efficiency.• QES Process Implementation :- Successfully implemented and governed the QES process for Factory VL and CVS projects, improving process compliance.

• Delivered a comprehensive moisture optimization project for pet food kibble, achieving increase in moisture percentage content within the established range, resulting in cost savings.• Leveraged Six Sigma methodologies and statistical process control techniques to identify and eliminate process variations affecting moisture levels.• Collaborated with engineers and production personnel to implement improvements in production processes, ensuring consistent product quality and maximized efficiency.• Analyzed data from multiple sources, including production records, and quality control reports to identify root causes of moisture fluctuations.• Developed and presented detailed reports on project progress, impact, and recommendations for future optimization.Key Achievements:• Successfully optimized moisture levels in pet food kibble, achieving cost savings.• Improved product consistency and quality by reducing process variability.• Developed and implemented sustainable solutions for long-term cost reduction and operational efficiency.

As a Co-Founder of The Tasty Triangle, I oversee all aspects of home-based food production, specializing in a diverse range of bakery products and traditional Indian sweets. Our offerings include cakes, pastries, donuts, biscuits, cookies, brownies, fudges, and classic treats like rasmalai and rasgulla.• Raw Material Management: Ensuring high-quality ingredients and efficient inventory control.• Recipe Formulation: Developing and customizing recipes for unique taste and design.• Product Marketing: Promoting our products on Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp with creative strategies, including seasonal campaigns like 'Ye Diwali Local Wali.'• Financial Management: Handling all financial aspects to achieve business growth and breakeven.• Brand Establishment: Successfully building and expanding the brand to reach a broad customer base.• Local Support: Encouraging local vendors and showcasing their arts during festive seasons.• Research & Innovation: Exploring organic and novel technologies to enhance product offerings and keep up with advancements.

Insights from My Summer Internship: Study on Space Food• Research Study: Focused on understanding the nutritional needs of astronauts and how to meet them in space environments.• Nutrient Analysis: Studied the stability of nutrients in space food and the impact of microgravity on their effectiveness.• Food Preservation: Analyzed methods for preserving food quality over extended periods in space.• Packaging Solutions: Investigated innovative packaging technologies to ensure food safety and longevity in space.• Data Review: Examined and interpreted research data related to food science and space missions.• Literature Analysis: Reviewed existing research and literature to inform and support the study of space food systems.• Scientific Understanding: Gained in-depth knowledge of the challenges and solutions related to space food through extensive research.

Excited to Share My Dairy Industry Internship Experience• Hands-On Learning: Practical experience in dairy production, milking procedures, and equipment maintenance.• Industry Insights: Deepened understanding of the dairy supply chain and sector innovations.• Skill Development: Enhanced skills in data analysis, quality assurance, and process optimization.• Team Collaboration: Worked with professionals, contributing to projects and problem-solving.• Technical Knowledge: Applied theoretical knowledge with dairy-specific technologies and software.• Problem Solving: Addressed operational issues, improving productivity and quality.• Networking Opportunities: Built connections with industry experts, expanding my professional network.• Career Growth: Reinforced passion for the dairy industry and laid a foundation for future career goals.