A food technologist with a robust educational foundation from Cornell University and UC Davis. I specialize in crafting and launching products that not only elevate consumer well-being but also prioritize environmental sustainability. I am interested in being a bridge between technical and business teams, facilitating effective conversations, and bringing data-driven innovations to the company. In the realm of food technology, my expertise encompasses process engineering, microbiology, biochemistry, and navigating food regulations. These areas allow me to tackle complex challenges in product development, ensuring safety, efficiency, and market compliance. On the business front, my experience spans finance, retail analysis, commodities trading, and understanding consumer behaviour. This diverse background equips me with the insights to predict market trends and tailor strategies that resonate with target audiences while optimizing resources.My proficiency in data-focused programming languages like R, SQL, and Python, coupled with my ability to visualize data through platforms like PowerBI, Tableau, and Microstrategy, empowers me to extract meaningful insights and forecast trends. This skill set is instrumental in developing strategies that are informed by both my technical understanding and business insights.Leveraging my comprehensive expertise, I am committed to developing and deploying products that not only meet the contemporary needs of consumers but do so in a manner that is sustainable for our planet. By integrating cutting-edge food technology with strategic business practices, I aim to contribute to a future where innovation and sustainability go hand in hand.Thanks for reading about my interests! If you have any cool ideas, projects, or opportunities to discuss feel free to schedule a meeting with me at - https://calendly.com/samdesai3
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Co-FounderStealth StartupIndia -
R&D And Pilot Plant AssociateNestlé Sep 2024 - PresentSolon, Ohio, United States- Assisted in developing and executing 12 concept products on a 20M$ + opportunity with one of the world's biggest pizza chains. - Assisted in reducing $50M+ potential additional plant investment by working with a leading enzyme company to eliminate a processing step in pizza manufacturing. - Assisted the Accelerator team in the execution of 2 new frozen pasta products and producing 4000 test units at the pilot plant. -
Student Project Manager At Cornell Dairy PlantCornell University Sep 2023 - Aug 2024Ithaca, New York, United States-Led the launch of Neogen’s food safety program management software at the Cornell Dairy Plant.-Identified, collected, and cleaned critical safety data by collaborating with the plant and software teams in 2 months. -Trained 5 stakeholders to analyze the safety data, and plan to get the software running in the next 2 months.-Integrated the historical data between the new and existing systems for efficient future plant auditing -
Graduate Researcher: Retail Dynamic Pricing ModelingCornell University Aug 2023 - Aug 2024Ithaca, New York, United States-Led the data analysis of a dynamic pricing model in milk for retailers to reduce spoilage and increase profitability-Devised hypothesis testing methods, cleaned data sets, and analyzed data using R and Python. -Reported a significant increase in average profitability by 19% across 3 types of milk with an 8 % increase in units sold. -
Data AnalystDnext Intelligence Sa Jul 2023 - Sep 2023Geneva, Switzerland- Assisted in developing predictive models of the impact of renewable diesel on the diesel and edible oil commodities markets.-Identified 15 new potential clients interested in trading carbon credits by analyzing their expansion plans in the US. -
Undergraduate Researcher At Food Engineering LabUniversity Of California, Davis May 2022 - Aug 2023Davis, California, United States-Developed 6 food processing models with a novel anti-microbial technology using process modeling software. (Superpro designer)-Optimized the plant models to be profitable from 6 years to 4 years with a 25% increase in return on investment.-Presented the economic and environmental benefits of the technology by using techno-economic and life cycle analysis -
Founding PresidentFood And Agribusiness Society Apr 2022 - Aug 2023United States-Founded the Food and Agribusiness Society at UC Davis.-Invited guest speakers and conducted networking events for students to form connections with industry professionals.-Conducted fundraisers to raise money for networking events and socials -
International Student RepresentativeAsucd Mar 2022 - Jun 2022Davis, California, United States-Represented voices and concerns of international students at UC Davis Student Government-Assisted in the implementation of instructions in Mandarin on buses for asian students to navigate better on campus. -
Research Assistant At Food Sensory LabUniversity Of California, Davis Oct 2021 - Mar 2022Davis, California, United States-Performed research to reduce sugar content in various flavors of cookies by 25% by using specific masking techniques and conducted consumer testing at the UC Davis Dining Commons. -Designed and conducted sensory testing for Panda Express with the lab team members.-Analyzed data of the sensory tests using R Studio -
Student Operations And Event ManagerUniversity Of California, Davis Aug 2021 - Feb 2022Davis, California, United States-Delegated and managed a team of 8 student workers to help set up equipment for all the big events and sport games, while providing excellent customer service to clients and guests at the Arena.-Troubleshooted problems happening during the events and ensured the protocols were followed as per the plan-Ensured a safe environment for staff and event attendees and followed department safety policies and procedures, and complied with UC Davis Fire Department rules and regulations. -
Student Orientation LeaderUniversity Of California, Davis Mar 2021 - Sep 2021Davis, California, United States-Led a group of 20 freshmen students and served as a tour guide and advisor for 5 days, and helped them navigate their new life at UC Davis -Identified issues impacting students in their first year at UC Davis. Gave them my suggestions, and how I had faced similar issues, how I faced them and also pointed them towards the appropriate resources so that they can have more points of view on how to tackle the problem. -
Commodity Procurement And RegulationsAmerican Chemie, Inc. Jun 2021 - Aug 2021Austin, Texas, United States-Connected buyers and sellers of food emulsifiers like soy and sunflower lecithins, matched required certifications and technical data sheets as per customer’s requirements. -Learned how to use global trade ERP software Visco -
Application Development InternDoubtnut Apr 2019 - Jul 2019Gurugram, Haryana, India- Worked on the Android application development team- Created the unique Graphic User Interface for the app using XML and C++
Saumya Desai Education Details
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Food Science And Technology -
Bs: Food Science And Ba: Economics
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Saumya Desai attended Cornell University, University Of California, Davis.
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