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Improves clients' performance by optimising processesAssists on-site delivery of projectsAssists development of detailed processes, layout and specifications of plant for pricing and tendering purpose

Prepares project scope documents & cost estimates to acquire fundsManages design, HAZOP, installation and commissioning of production lines and facilities (PHE Replacement, Automated Vacuum Controller)Ensures quality workmanship to meet required specifications

1. Investigating cleaning performance of new chemical in UHT sterilizer2. Implementing Integrated Works System (IWS) in Milk Processing plant with number of tools that identifies opportunities for improvement of yield & efficiency of various unit operations3. Leads technical & mechanical resources to solve challenges from processing4. Ensures the Milk Processing plant achieves qualitative & quantitative targets

1. Implements "Integrated Work Systems (IWS)" to increase on-product time of processing unit operations (FMCG Site).2. Analyses production processes to check for possibilities of improvement (FMCG Site).3. Manages nedium scale projects to improve the processing environment.4. Organises approvals for capital, change control, HAZOP and design review meetings with plant managers, process managers, plant supervisors and operators to communicate changes in the process/plant (Whareroa, Te Awamutu, Hautapu, Takanini Sites).5. CIP commissioned to improve microbial quality of WPC product at Hautapu Site.6. Managed "National Mass Balance" project to map milk components and to drive yield optimisation program.7. Managed "Loss Reduction Project" by optimising milk processing unit operations in Central North Island region of NZ (mainly at Hautapu Site).8. Prepared business portfolios to present to managers for budgeting.9. Supported powder, butter and anhydrous milk fat making plant for ongoing challenges and problems (Te Awamutu Site).

1. Facilitated "Process Engineering" and "Food Process Technology" modules.2. Applied variety of teaching and learning techniques for Level 6 and Level 7 modules.3. Developed teaching resources, laboratory tutorials, assement and exam outlines.4. Ensured ongoing improvement of teaching content by updating teaching resources at Wintec's online resource link (Moodle).5. Mentored to a student for her yoghurt based new product development research project work.

1. Assisted undergraduate sutdents to carry out practical to understand process engineering.2. Mentored the students to develop practical and analytical skills.3. Assessed the performance and laboratory skills of students.4. Prepared virtual lab sessions to facilitate undergraduate students to assist in operation of laboratory experimental rigs.

1. Investigated fouling and cleaning behaviour of milk proteins on modified surfaces.2. Investigated initial interactions of fouling species with experimental surfaces using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray elemental mapping and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS).3. Co-supervised and mentored three students for their summer internship project.4. Performed the research experiments at laboratory and pilot scale set-ups at Fonterra Research & Development Cenre.

1. Collaborated with food processing industries for possible projects and placements of passouts.2. Designed study modules for dairy technicians and food process attendants.3. Managed a grant from the Government of India to purchase and to install variety of equipment to modernize a laboratory.