Aman Kanathia
Pune
Summary
Dynamic Senior Researcher with expertise in organic chemistry and polymer synthesis at Behr Process Paints. Achieved significant cost savings through innovative eco-efficient technologies while enhancing product quality. Proven ability in stakeholder collaboration and data management, driving successful outcomes in R&D initiatives and product development.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Researcher
Behr Process Paints and Coating Research Center
Pune
01.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Hands-on experience in all kinds of acrylic-based, water-based coatings and adhesives, paint formulation, color matching, color dispersion, and polymer applications.
- In-depth involvement in PVC fabric property enhancement and quality testing, ensuring durability, flexibility.
- Designed experiments to test hypotheses generated during exploratory phases of research project.
- Paint and polymer manufacturing, organic chemistry, resin synthesis, polymer chemistry, and colorant batch development.
- Played a key role in product innovation by developing 100% organic red and green pigments with zero VOC content, aligning with sustainability goals.
- Successfully implemented cost optimization strategies, saving approximately $2,000 by introducing eco-efficient technologies and sustainable raw materials, contributing significantly to R&D and green chemistry initiatives.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems for the US team as well as other international clients.
R&D Associate
Rajvee Agro Oil Industries Pvt.Ltd.
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Company Overview: Innovation in Product Development, e.g. Ecosystem-friendly oil blends and high-viscosity formulations contribute to sustainable initiatives.
- Led process optimization initiatives, reducing formulation time by X%, and methods to meet asset integrity and production goals.
- Chemical delivery and chemical performance for integrity, flow assurance, and processes for oil and gas production, water injection, and produced water re-injection and disposal.
- Develop and optimize tools, templates, procedures, etc. Underpinning the work area.
- Support the implementation of digitalization, and implement methods to better visualize program effectiveness and cost management.
- Influence decision-making in OFC research, technology development, property testing, raw material evaluation, and brainstorming as per the market strategy.
- Lead or participate in TSA (Total System Analysis) and CMT (Chemical Management Team) activities.
Research Analyst
Skill India Mission Project (India Govt.)
08.2020 - 10.2021
- Company Overview: Worked as a Research Analyst under the Indian Government's Skill India Mission, focusing on data-driven analysis to support policy development and vocational training strategies.
- Focused on data-driven analysis to support policy development and vocational training strategies.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to design actionable insights aimed at improving employment outcomes, and workforce readiness across various sectors.
Sales Team Lead
DTM marketing ltd.
Pune
11.2019 - 06.2020
- Company Overview:
- Provided clients with technical support and customized material solutions based on performance needs.
- Collaborated with R&D to align product development with evolving market demands.
- Led sales operations for a range of polymer and resin-based products across industrial sectors.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Jammu
Jammu11-2019
Higher Secondary - Science
GHSS Jakh Samba
Jammu04-2016
Skills
- Property testing
- Organic chemistry
- Polymer synthesis
- Quality assurance
- Data management
- Cost optimization
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Customer handling
- Complaints management
- New innovations
- Quantitative research
- Color technology software
- X-Rite
- Spectrophotometer
Accomplishments
- Mr. Dogra Award 2021
- Youngest Research Scholar Award
- Winner of Debate competition on Drug addiction and chemistry behind habitual body
Certification
- Cyber Security and Fraud.
- Ethics and Welfare.
- Fire service and Safety.
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Marathi
Beginner
A1
Punjabi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Senior Researcher
Behr Process Paints and Coating Research Center
01.2023 - Current
R&D Associate
Rajvee Agro Oil Industries Pvt.Ltd.
11.2021 - 12.2022
Research Analyst
Skill India Mission Project (India Govt.)
08.2020 - 10.2021
Sales Team Lead
DTM marketing ltd.
11.2019 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Jammu
Higher Secondary - Science
GHSS Jakh Samba
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