Dairy Professional with 3.5 years post-doctoral service experience in Dairy Microbiology,Rumen Microbiology and Agricultural Sciences.Total 10.5 years service experience in the field of Microbiology.Research Associate at Central Institute for Research on Buffalloes,sub-campus Nabha-147201,India for 2.5 years.I have worked in a Department of Biotechnology funded project on isolation,identification and molecular characterization of fibre degrading anaerobic ruminant fungi,development of a protocol for their long term preservation and their utility as an additive in fibrous feed to increase the fibre digestability and milk yield of buffalloes.As a Microbiologist at FTK foods private limited,in a newly constructed dairy plant,I undertook research trials for the development of flavoured milk,drinking yoghurt and probiotic blood pressure reducing set yoghurt for two months.At College of Dairy and Food Science Technology,Maharana Pratap University of Agricultural Sciences,Udaipur-313001,I taught General microbiology,Food microbiology and Dairy & Food Biotechnology subjects to B.Tech. students for one semester. Trainee Officer at Amul Dairy,Anand-388001 for six months;Performed microbiological sterility/quality assessment tests of raw dairy ingredients,packaging materials,dairy equipment surfaces and finished products viz. pasteurized milk,flavoured milk,dry milk powder and butter;Conducted research trials for developing a refreshing cheese whey drink/beverage.Laboratory Technician at Pramukhswami Medical College,Shree Krishna Hospital and Medical Research Centre,Gokalnagar,Karamsad-388325 for seven years,prior to my M.Sc. and Ph.D. study.Was selected immediately on completion of D.M.L.T. in the same institution of study;Did my M.Sc. study in day hours continuing this job in night shift;Carried out Pathological,Biochemical and Microbiological examination of blood,urine,stool and other body fluids,Blood Grouping,Cross Matching and Donor Blood Tapping.Specialties: Scientific Research,New Product Development,Microbiological Quality Assurance of Dairy and Food Products,Teaching and Education,Technical Paper Writing,Administration