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Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland, New Zealand

• Develop protocols and execute validation activities for Blending and Canning, Flexible Packaging, and Spray-drying facilities• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders for project commissioning and commercialization• Support cross-functional teams in evaluating new process changes for compliance with food safety and customer requirements• Continued process verification to ensure processes and equipment operate within validated parameters by investigation of quality related non-conformances, internal audits, customer complaints, external audits, change control forms• Manage validation change control system via the validation master plan (VMP)Key Accomplishements:• Allergen management and Pest Control management validation• Drying time validation• BAU process verification

Pokeno, Waikato, New Zealand

• Prioritise current calibration and preventative maintenance schedule for dryer rapid testing equipment and In process laboratory equipment • Problem solving during routine production for FOSS FT1 and FOSS Process Scan• Perform chemistry testing as per customer requirements during product trials and commercialization in a high pressure driven environment• Collaborating with production team for driving continuous improvement initiatives

Glenavy, Canterbury, New Zealand

▪ Performing routine analysis of in process and finished registered dairy products according to ISO and GB methods▪ Assisting Laboratory Manager and Chemistry Team leader to maintain IANZ accreditation to comply with ISO: IEC 17025 requirements▪ Adhering to Lab Quality Management systems, Quality, H&S and Technical Standard Operating Procedures documented in laboratory▪ Ensuring reagent preparation and chemical/physical/functional testing is completed as per documented SOPs▪ Completing documentation and necessary QC for results to be reported to the customer within agreed turnaround timeKey Accomplishments▪ Proficient in Non-Conformance Investigations and Root Cause Analysis and implementing CAPAs▪ Undergoing Training for Internal Auditing and implementing process improvement▪ Involved in laboratory instruments calibration▪ Involvement with Method Validation for BUCHI Kjeldahl protein analysis▪ Skilled at the operation of automated protein digestion and distillation systems▪ Trained on LIMS Labware system for product specifications and analysis validations▪ In-depth technical knowledge and problem-solving experience for dairy product-related analytical testing for Protein Kjeldahl, Oven Moisture, RG Fat, Total Solids, Foreign Matter-Impurities, Insolubility Index, Titrable Acidity and Functional Testing.

Auckland, New Zealand

▪ Routine testing of registered food samples according to ISO17025 standards▪ Ensuring timely and accurate reporting of test results on eLIMS system▪ Delivering test results to meet external client deadlinesKey Accomplishments (NIP Testing)▪ Preparation of standards and sample extracts for ELISA based allergen testing▪ Trained on quantitative aflatoxin analysis using RIDASCREEN Afflatoxin M1(R1121) Kit and determining Gluten free food testing using RIDASCREEN Gliadin(R7001) Kit▪ Interpretation and reporting of results to Key Technical Personnel (KTP)▪ Performing Protein Kjeldahl analysis of food samples by IDF and GB approved methods▪ Scheduled operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of automated Kjeldahl protein digestor anddistillation units.▪ Handling high volume tests simultaneously to meet customer deadlines while retaining result accuracy▪ Trained on Karl Fischer and gravimetric moisture analysis; pH testing▪ Trained for handling of bio-hazardous samples

Penrose, Auckland

▪ Routine retention (storage) of client samples▪ Trained for sample preparation for microbiological testing within 2 weeks of joining ▪ Maintaining clean and tidy work area within the laboratory by following strict GMP guidelines▪ Reporting all issues to Laboratory supervisor/Team Leader and resolve them as instructed

Mumbai Area, India

As a Quality Control and Laboratory Intern at Raghuvanshi Exports, I am familiar with the SOPs of Production, Packaging, and QA-QC over 90 varieties of Indian savory snacks. During this time I assisted in conducting microbiological and toxicology testing to ensure that the produced goods adhered to the food safety standards. I was also responsible for aseptic collection and sampling of finished products, as well as updating and maintaining the records of the same. I played a key role in assisting the chief personnel in conducting Food Safety Programs for the Production Department workers and participated in the Annual Organizational Auditing.

Mumbai Area, India

Mumbai Area, India

I was responsible for teaching mathematics for academically challenged students (grades 8th to 10th) and accomplished the same by preparing interactive videos and presentations to help them understand mathematical concepts with ease. Besides the regular study group sessions, I conducted individual study sessions to help them improve their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Another important aspect of this role was to help the team of key student counselors in assessing and managing student behavior by providing them with scheduled updates of their academic progress. I also contributed in organizing off-beat Career Guidance Seminar for the students.

Master Of Engineering Studies, Food Process Engineering

Diploma, Forensic Science And Criminal Law

Bachelor Of Engineering, Biotechnology Engineering