Akhil Mukundan
Cherthala
Summary
Seasoned Head of Roasting & Quality at Coffee Sutra, adept in sensory evaluation and coffee roasting, with a proven track record in enhancing product quality and optimizing processes. Excelled in blend development and quality control at Naivo Cafe, showcasing strong negotiation skills and a commitment to excellence. Passionate about mentoring and R&D, driving innovation and customer satisfaction.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Roasting & Quality
Coffee Sutra
Jaipur
10.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Part of Indwell Hotels Pvt
- Ltd
- Lead all aspects of coffee roasting operations, including developing and implementing roast profiles for diverse origins and blends
- Oversee the end-to-end quality control process, ensuring consistency and excellence in roasted coffee
- Manage green coffee procurement, evaluating bean quality and negotiating with suppliers to secure premium beans
- Develop and refine blends tailored to client needs and market trends
- Conduct training programs for junior roasters, mentoring them in roasting techniques, sensory evaluation, and operational best practices
- Monitor inventory levels for green and roasted coffee, maintaining accurate records for seamless operations
- Collaborate with the sales team to support B2B sales initiatives, providing technical insights and ensuring customer satisfaction
- Spearhead research and development projects to innovate and improve product offerings
- Part of Indwell Hotels Pvt
- Ltd
Coffee Roaster & Quality Specialist
Naivo Cafe
Bangalore
07.2022 - 10.2023
- Company Overview: Urban Satori Ventures Pvt
- Ltd
- Manage coffee roasting and profiling for Indian and international origins
- Conduct sensory analysis and develop new blends and recipes for specialty coffee
- Oversee green coffee procurement and pre-shipment sample analysis
- Maintain accurate roasting logs to ensure consistency
- Urban Satori Ventures Pvt
- Ltd
Quality Assurance Executive
SLN Coffee Pvt. Ltd.
Kushal Nagar
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Conducted sensory evaluation of instant and R&G coffees
- Assisted in audits (ISO, HUL, Coca-Cola) and quality documentation
- Developed new blends for instant coffee and customized products for clients
- Supervised production quality checks and resolved quality issues
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Coffee Quality Management
Coffee Board of India
Bangalore07.2021
Master of Science - Marine Chemistry
KUFOS
Kochi07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Kerala University
Kerala04.2015
Skills
- Sensory Evaluation of Coffee
- SCA standard cupping protocol
- Identifying coffee faults
- Palate development
- Coffee roasting
- Developing roast profiles
- Probat Roasting Equipment Operation
- Buhler Roasting Equipment Operation
- Quality Control
- Green coffee analysis
- Pre-shipment sample evaluation
- Maintaining roasting logs
- Ensuring batch consistency
- Data interpretation
- Cupping score sheets
- Green coffee procurement
- Coffee bean varietals
- Processing methods
- Seasonal variations
- Negotiating with suppliers
Languages
English, Malayalam, Hindi
References
- Mr. Dushyant Singh, Founder, Coffee Sutra (Indwell Hotels Pvt. Ltd.), +91 97993 97479, dushyant@sutracoffee.com
- Mr. V.E. Ovian, MD, Naivo Cafe, Bangalore, Karnataka, +91 99805 25058, ovian@naivo.com
- Dr. I.M Mandapa, Divisional Head, Coffee Quality, Coffee Board of India, +91 98805 11859, hdqccoffeeboard@gmail.com
Timeline
Head of Roasting & Quality
Coffee Sutra
10.2023 - Current
Coffee Roaster & Quality Specialist
Naivo Cafe
07.2022 - 10.2023
Quality Assurance Executive
SLN Coffee Pvt. Ltd.
11.2021 - 05.2022
Post Graduate Diploma - Coffee Quality Management
Coffee Board of India
Master of Science - Marine Chemistry
KUFOS
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Kerala University
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