➢ Senior Research Associate with 10+ years of experience, expert in surfactants technology and detergent formulation (Home Care)➢ Led development and implementation of new stain technology and worked on projects of different complexity to fulfill business requirements.➢ Proficient in managing large-scale inventories and diverse items like detergent, enzymes, chemicals, stains across regions. Disposing of expired materials timely by Implementing effective waste management practices. ➢ Demonstrated strong collaboration skills by leading a cross-functional team of engineers, scientists and managers to drive business benefits, upsell opportunities and growth.➢ Possess in-depth knowledge of formulation ingredients chemistry and their roles in formulation development, including surfactants, builders, fillers, anti-redeposition (ARD) polymers, chelating agents, optical brightening agents (OBA), bleach, and viscosity modifiers.➢ Demonstrated leadership skills by overseeing projects, mentoring new joiners, interns, external collaborators and contributing to department's yearly pipeline development & planning.Achievements 🚀★ Presented leadership team the idea of Smart Buddy, a cost-effective laundry booster sachet to remove tough stains. From idea to execution, worked on every phase: conducting consumer surveys, leveraging market insights via Euromonitor and Mintel platforms, Developing prototypes and formulations, performance and stability studies.★ Developed a tool for water hardness calculations, streamlining daily operations and enhancing efficiency.★ Developed R&D polymer applications for better soil clay removal and anti-redisposition which is applied in Unilever detergent powder formulation in African market.★ Recognized for outstanding collaboration in a team project, awarded for best collaboration team in 2022.