Aditya Chandrashekar
Bengaluru
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience as a Senior Lab Technician at In-vitro Biotech, excelling in media preparation and quality control. Proven track record in training and mentoring teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement. Adept at problem-solving and project management, fostering collaboration to achieve operational excellence.
Startup founder, with hands-on experience in working in all departments of a company. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Lab Technician
In-vitro biotech
Ba
01.2023 - Current
- Was responsible for creating base media used in the cultivation of G9 bannana.
- Responsible for preparing lab materials and reagents for various experiments.
- Training and overseeing of junior operators in the cutting and initiation of each sapling.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment for all staff.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot equipment and procedural issues.
- Conducted routine maintenance on lab instruments to ensure proper functionality.
- Performed quality control tests.
- Monitored inventory levels of chemicals, reagents, and supplies used in the lab.
- Prepared buffers, reagents, stock solutions and other elements of chemical analysis as appropriate in support of operations by other laboratory analysts.
Founder
Soul Shrooms company
Bangalore
07.2019 - 09.2022
- Developed innovative product lines focused on natural organic mushrooms including supplements.
- Created and supervised protocols to be followed in the lab for cultivation, growth and storage of Mushroom spawn, liquid culture, substrate preparation, incubation, initiation, fruiting and harvesting.
- Managed daily operations and logistics for production and distribution processes.
- Collaborated with suppliers to source high-quality raw materials for products.
- Led a team to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Oversaw financial planning and budgeting for sustainable business growth initiatives.
- Recruited, hired and trained staff members to ensure that operational goals were met.
- Oversaw all aspects of operations including product development, marketing, sales, customer service and finance.
Director, Partner
Viral Mirror
Bangalore
07.2014 - 06.2020
- Senior director, responsible for all advertisements and corporate films produced by the company during the years 2017-2020.
- Led cross-functional teams to execute company-wide strategic initiatives.
- Managed project timelines and resources for multiple high-priority projects.
- Oversaw all projects and was responsible for final quality check by any and all films produced by the company.
- Mentored junior staff, providing guidance on best practices and professional development.
- Cultivated strong relationships with customers by responding promptly to inquiries or complaints.
- Started as Assistant Director and worked my way up through Associate Director, Junior Director, Senior Director and finally Partner.
Cinematographer, Drone operator
Freelancer
Bangalore
09.2011 - 06.2014
- Captured dynamic scenes using advanced cinematography techniques and equipment.
- Collaborated with directors to visualize and execute creative concepts.
- Operated cameras and lighting equipment for various film productions.
- Conducted location scouting to identify optimal shooting environments.
- Edited footage to enhance storytelling through visual composition and pacing.
- Developed shot lists and storyboards to guide filming processes effectively.
- Worked with director and understand vision and look of each shoot.
- Coordinated post-production and editing activities for footage.
- Brainstormed with production team to generate new ideas.
- Edited video using Adobe Premiere Pro and Final cut Pro.
Education
Certificate In Film Editing And Special Effects - Editing And VFX
Frameboxx Institute of Animation And Vfx
Bangalore 08.2012 - 07.2013
Bachelor of Design - Animation And Special Effects
Symbiosis Institute of Design
Pune 06.2008 - 04.2012
Skills
- Media preparation
- Quality control
- Inventory management
- Equipment maintenance
- Regulatory compliance
- Training and mentoring
- Project management
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
- Managerial experience
- Effective communication
- Continuous improvement mindset
Languages
English
First Language
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Kannada
Beginner (A1)
A1
Tamil
Beginner (A1)
A1
Accomplishments
- Datsun Change Film of the year, Winner of India Film project 2018, 50 hour filmmaking contest, with 15,000+ participants from across the world.
- Part of the core team, facilitated by the Government of Karnataka in recognition for the TV commercial and film produced for Invest Karnataka, Global Investors Meet 2016 which generated INR 4.5 Lakh Crores, or USD $60 Billion worth of investments in Karnataka.
Timeline
Senior Lab Technician
In-vitro biotech
01.2023 - Current
Founder
Soul Shrooms company
07.2019 - 09.2022
Director, Partner
Viral Mirror
07.2014 - 06.2020
Certificate In Film Editing And Special Effects - Editing And VFX
Frameboxx Institute of Animation And Vfx
08.2012 - 07.2013
Cinematographer, Drone operator
Freelancer
09.2011 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Design - Animation And Special Effects
Symbiosis Institute of Design
06.2008 - 04.2012