Aram Kazarjan, Phd Email & Phone Number

Tallinn, Harju County, Ee

Türi, Jarva, Estonia

As the CTO and Product Development Manager at Yook Production AS, I lead the development and processing of innovative food products. My responsibilities include:-Providing Technical Expertise: Offer daily technical guidance in food technology development and processing.-Experiment Management: Plan, organize, report, and lead experiments in labs, plants, and with end-users.-Documentation and Compliance: Create and maintain formulas, recipes, specifications, process descriptions, and testing procedures, ensuring product authorization meets legal regulations.-Product Innovation and Development: Drive product innovation and lead the development of new food products.-R&D Leadership: Manage R&D projects in collaboration with external partners to foster innovation and development.-Operational Support: Support the Operations Team on efficiency initiatives, including alternate ingredient testing, sourcing, and validation of new ingredients.

Estonia

As a Petfood Product Development Manager, I played a leading role in the development and processing of innovative food and snack products for dogs and cats. My daily duties involved collaborating with Faunatar's team, food testing labs, veterinarians, and numerous pets to ensure high-quality product development.Responsibilities:-Providing Technical Expertise: Delivered daily technical guidance in pet food product development and processing.-Experiment Management: Planned, organized, reported, and led experiments in labs, plants, and with end-users.-Documentation and Compliance: Created and maintained formulas, recipes, specifications, process descriptions, and testing procedures, ensuring product authorization met legal regulations.-Product Innovation and Development: Drove product innovation and led the development of new pet food and snack products.-R&D Leadership: Managed R&D projects in collaboration with external partners to foster innovation and development.-Operational Support: Supported the Operations Team on efficiency initiatives, including alternate ingredient testing, sourcing, and validation of new ingredients.

Tallinn, Estonia

As a director of product development, I spearheaded product and process development initiatives, emphasizing targeted production setups. I effectively managed product development and phone app development projects, ensuring seamless coordination and outsourcing of essential resources. My efforts were instrumental in standardizing product development processes and maintaining the IPR portfolio. Notably, I successfully implemented patented technology to create a lateral flow-based point-of-care device for skin biomarker analysis and developed and launched the accompanying phone apps under the brand names HAUTO and Whatskin?Responsibilities:-Led product and process development with a focus on targeted production setup.-Managed product development and phone app development projects.-Coordinated and outsourced resources necessary for product development and production setup.-Standardized product development processes and maintained the IPR portfolio.Achievements:-Successfully implemented patented technology to create a lateral flow-based point-of-care device for skin biomarker analysis.-Developed and launched the accompanying phone app under the brand names HAUTO and Whatskin?.

Tallinn, Estonia

As a QC/QA specialist, I was responsible for designing prototypes and standardizing product manufacturing processes, ensuring high standards of quality control and assurance throughout production. I supervised and coordinated the entire production process while managing R&D activities and outsourcing necessary scientific resources. Among my key achievements was the development of a non-invasive multiplex capture-antibody microarray, integrated with a dermal adhesive bandage for effective biomarker detection from the skin surface.Responsibilities:-Designed prototypes and standardized product manufacturing processes.-Conducted quality control and quality assurance for production.-Supervised and coordinated the production process.-Managed R&D activities and outsourced scientific resources.Achievements:-Developed a non-invasive multiplex capture-antibody microarray, supported by a dermal adhesive bandage for biomarker detection from the skin surface.

As a technical manager, I guided quality and manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with EU regulations and directives for product and methodology approvals and registrations. I managed R&D activities, outsourced scientific resources, and conducted rigorous quality control. My responsibilities also included standardizing processes and methodologies, supervising production activities, and maintaining the IPR portfolio. Among my key achievements was the successful implementation of patented technology to create a revolutionary line of pet foods under the brand name ProBiotic LIVE.Responsibilities:-Guided quality and manufacturing processes.-Managed R&D activities and outsourced scientific resources.-Conducted product and methodology quality control.-Handled product and methodology approvals/registrations in compliance with EU regulations and directives.-Standardized processes and methodologies.-Supervised and coordinated production activities.-Maintained the IPR portfolio.Achievements:-Successfully implemented patented technology.-Created a revolutionary line of pet foods under the brand name ProBiotic LIVE.

Tallinn, Harjumaa, Estonia

Conducted scientific research on bacterial growth in solid-state fermentation processes, utilizing advanced analytical techniques.Responsibilities:-Investigated bacterial growth in solid-state fermentation processes.-Utilized microcalorimetry, chromatography, and other analytical methods to study fermentation dynamics.-Analyzed data to understand microbial behavior and process efficiency.-Collaborated with academic and industry partners to apply research findings.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Chemistry And Gene Techology, 5

Activities and Societies: Diploma topic: Development and Production of Extruded Food and Feed Products Containing Probiotic Microorganisms.

Master Of Science With Honours, M.Sc. Hons., Applied Chemistry And Biotechnology, 5

Diploma topic: Growth investigation of lactic acid bacteria Lactococcus lactis IL1403 in solid-state fermentations.

Bachelor Of Science, B.Sc., Applied Chemistry And Biotechnology, 4

Diploma topic: Growth investigation of lactic acid bacteria Lactobacillus paracasei S1R1 in solid-state fermentations.