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Anamika Bagchi

Anamika Bagchi

Kolkata

Summary

Technology professional with extensive experience in software development, system administration, and technical support. Demonstrated ability in problem-solving and performance optimization. Proven track record in project management and effective team collaboration. Dedicated to continuous learning and adapting to industry trends for organizational advancement.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Teaching young kids programming online

BrightCHAMPS Tech Private Limited
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Teaching young kids programming online on a one-on-one basis.
  • Scratch
  • Thunkable
  • Python Programming
  • Code.org
  • Conducting parent-teacher meetings as needed to guide the student.
  • Teaching the concepts related to programming so that the student can re-learn the concepts with the completion of tasks.

Graduate Research Associate

The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio
08.2021 - 02.2022
  • Learned about NMR metabolomics, food science, and technology in a bacterial model system.
  • Planned and organised daily research activities.

Graduate Research Associate

The Ohio State University
08.2019 - 04.2020
  • Learning about Food Science and Technology and NMR-Metabolomics.
  • In-depth knowledge of subjects such as Food Microbiology, Food Quality Assurance, and Statistical Analysis.
  • Possess Food Analytical Skills encompassing general microbiology, quality control, basic & advanced wet-bench techniques, solid phase extraction and gravimetric analysis.
  • Excellence in planning and organizing day-to-day research activities and resolving procedural problems as appropriate to the timely completion of research objectives.
  • Columbus, Ohio

Part-Time Student Worker

UNL Nebraska Center for Virology
Lincoln
09.2017 - 02.2018
  • Company Overview: Lincoln, NE
  • Responsible for cloning the genome of PRRSV (approximately 15.5 Kb) into a plasmid.
  • Performed cDNA synthesis from the viral RNA and then consecutive PCR amplification of the viral genome.
  • Performed Gel Electrophoresis followed by DNA extraction and purification.
  • Gained experience with mammalian cell culture and transfection with recombinant plasmid.
  • Gained experience in Plasmid design and extraction methods using midi preps.
  • Gained hands-on experience with the construction of plasmid or viral vectors.
  • Gained knowledge of virology techniques.
  • Closely followed established procedures and repeated the same.
  • Retained research laboratory notebook, detailing daily research.
  • Lincoln, NE

Part-Time Technician

UNL Water Science Laboratory
Lincoln
12.2016 - 08.2017
  • Company Overview: Lincoln, NE
  • Operated and performed validation studies on Seal AQ2 Autoanalyzer for nutrient and other colorimetric methods of water samples for ammonia, nitrate, phosphorus, and other water quality parameters.
  • Assisted technical staff in analytical water, wastewater, and sediment testing.
  • Prepared standards or standard curves to perform quantitative analyses.
  • Prepared and reported final results for interpretation.
  • Inventoryed consumables in the lab and updating the database.
  • Performed other duties and special projects as assigned.
  • Lincoln, NE

Graduate Research Assistant

UNL Department of Food Science and Technology
Lincoln
08.2016 - 12.2016
  • Company Overview: Lincoln, NE
  • Assisted in new product development using different techniques.
  • Assisted clients in analyzing the functionality of new products developed using the Texture Analyzer.
  • Developed procedure for synthesizing high-pressure processed milk samples to be used as an encapsulant for probiotic cultures.
  • Investigated the stability of spray-dried probiotic powder using sample dilutions and enumerations as per the designed protocol.
  • Prepared media according to documentation using proper handling procedures and aseptic techniques.
  • Maintained a clean and safe laboratory environment.
  • Maintained the inventory levels and stock supplies.
  • Lincoln, NE

Part-Time Technician

UNL Water Science Laboratory
Lincoln
04.2016 - 08.2016
  • Company Overview: Lincoln, NE
  • Assisted the laboratory staff in the conduction and analysis of tests to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific investigations.
  • Washed and maintained glassware and laboratory equipment.
  • Assisted the staff with pre-analytical preparation of solutions, buffers, and reagents.
  • Maintained and supervised the chemical inventory and ensured it was well stocked and resourced.
  • Calibrated instruments and analyzed samples for pharmaceutical compounds including antibiotics and other drugs.
  • Analyzed samples for total solids, total dissolved solids, total suspended solids, volatile suspended solids, pH, conductivity, and turbidity.
  • Lincoln, NE

Research Technician III

UNL Center for Brain, Biology and Behavior and Nebraska Athletic Performance Laboratory
Lincoln
06.2015 - 12.2015
  • Company Overview: Lincoln, NE
  • Conducted ELISA on salivary samples for analyzing biomarkers to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific investigations.
  • Assisted in organizing 'Spit Camp', while providing laboratory demonstration with sample handling.
  • Maintained accurate and timely record of test results.
  • Applied standard quality control procedures to assure the accuracy of test results.
  • Operated, calibrated, and performed routine maintenance on specialized equipment.
  • Maintained supply inventory and organized and centralized files and records.
  • Prepared solutions, reagents, media, or stains for prescribed tests.
  • Lincoln, NE

Student Worker

UNL Internet & Interactive Media
Lincoln
11.2014 - 08.2015
  • Company Overview: Lincoln, NE
  • Designed web pages using CSS & HTML5.
  • Developed web pages using the UNL Content Management System.
  • Accomplished transfer of old websites into new improvised UNLCMS websites.
  • Debugged web pages with the removal of errors.
  • Lincoln, NE

Graduate Research Assistant

UNL Applied Food Safety Laboratory, Department of Food Science and Technology
Lincoln
08.2013 - 10.2014
  • Company Overview: Lincoln, NE
  • Conducted experiments as a primary data generator for projects while completing assignments as per requirement.
  • Designed experiments for extension projects and ensured the team completed tasks.
  • Designed a webpage for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Food Safety webpage for FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act) Tools.
  • Completed a short project that compares the effectiveness of high-pressure processing on turkey meat samples inoculated with Clostridium perfringens and Listeria monocytogenes.
  • Completed a short project on determining the effect of sodium nitrite from synthetic (sodium nitrite; SN) or natural (vegetable source; VP) sources on Clostridium perfringens spore germination and outgrowth in turkey breast meat exposed to exponential cooling (9, 12, 15, 18 and 21 h).
  • Examined a study as a project lead which evaluated the microbiological aspect of chicken samples in a chicken processing plant.
  • Assisted in the determination of D-Values of Salmonella species on low moisture food such as black pepper and egg white powder.
  • Assisted in the determination of D-Values of E. coli O157: H7 in lean and fat beef products.
  • Handled potentially infectious microorganisms under BSL2 conditions.
  • Performed product testing which includes basic chemical, physical and microbiological tests such as Moisture, Water Activity, Yeast/Mold, Aerobic Plate Counts, Total Coliforms, Enterobacteriaceae, E. coli.
  • Collected and prepared samples for internal testing.
  • Helped synthesize data for different researchers.
  • Conducted interpretation of observations and drafted short reports to the supervisor.
  • Supervised and mentored interns by organizing responsibilities, designing and coordinating experiments and training them in laboratory techniques and procedures.
  • Lincoln, NE

Assistant System Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.
Kolkata
06.2012 - 04.2013
  • Company Overview: Kolkata, India
  • Worked as a Software developer with Acuity Team designed to provide online solutions to McGraw Hill Education customers for creating test assessments, assigning them to students, taking tests, scoring and report generation.
  • Application Development in Java/J2EE, using tools such as Eclipse IDE.
  • Frontend Development of Applications using knowledge in HTML, JavaScript, JQuery, Ajax, and JSP.
  • Backend Development of Applications using the knowledge of PL/SQL while using tools such as PL/SQL Developer.
  • Interact with both the backend and frontend to implement a solution.
  • Testing of Application developed and logging of defects using tools such as JTrac, a TCS internal defect logging application.
  • Resolving defects and completion of tasks assigned at a daily basis.
  • Kolkata, India

Assistant System Engineer Trainee

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.
Trivandrum
12.2011 - 03.2012
  • Company Overview: Trivandrum, India
  • Designed software for Online Telecom Store Inventory, which was based on a sample case study, where online solutions were provided to customers for acquiring a mobile connection which granted access privileges depending upon the login.
  • Covered all aspects of software lifecycle requirements analysis, Design, Coding, Unit Testing and System Testing.
  • Maintenance of Online Telecom Store Inventory, a sample case study.
  • Application Development in Java/J2EE and SQL, using tools such as Eclipse IDE and SQL.
  • Creation of test cases using the internal TCS Smart Test Manager tool, and mapping them according to the requirements.
  • Functionality and Load testing of the application developed, using tools such as Mercury Quick Test Professional and HP LoadRunner respectively.
  • Defect logging using internal TCS tools such as BugZilla and TCS Smart Test Manager.
  • Resolving logged defects and completion of assigned tasks.
  • Implemented change requests in other respective modules of the application.
  • Trivandrum, India

Biotechnology Patent Analyst Trainee

Indian Institute of Patent and Trademark
  • Company Overview: Online,Kolkata
  • Learning about Patents, Copyright and Trademarks.
  • Familiarising with the concept of Prior Art search, patentability search, patent forms.
  • Patent Searching from various databases such as USPTO, EPO, IPO, Scopus, Google Patent.
  • Introduction to US and Indian Patent Law, Patent Filling and Application procedure in India.
  • New Delhi

Education

Master in Technology - Food Technology

Techno Main Saltlake
Kolkata, India
08.2026

Diploma - Bioinformatics

Alison Courses
Online
08-2025

Bachelor in Technology - Food Technology

Techno India Salt Lake (Mains)
Kolkata, India
08.2011

Affiliations

  • Journal of Nutrition and Food Science, Editorial board member, Longdom Publishing SL
  • American Association of Women Scientists

Research Interests

  • Molecular and Cellular Microbiology
  • Microbial Genomics
  • Metagenomics
  • Metabolomics
  • Bacteriology
  • Virology

Skills

General microbiology and quality control, Basic and advanced wet-bench techniques, Solid phase extraction techniques, Gravimetric analysis techniques, Core Java, C, C++, SQL, PL/SQL, RDBMS, HTML, CSS, Javascript (Ajax, JSON, Jquery Framework), Python, SAS, R, Tableau, Adobe Illustrator, PowerBI, ELISA, Microplate Reader, Gel Electrophoresis, PCR, RT-PCR, qPCR, Bruker 800Mhz NMR, LCMS, ICPMS, GCMS, HPLC, ESI, MALDI-TOF, IR Analyser, UV Spectrophotometer, AAS, Water Activity Meter, Particle Size Analyser, Centrifuge, Freeze Dryer, Refractometer, PH Meter, Nitrogen Analyser, Texture Analyser, Differential Scanning Calorimeter, Stansted HPP, Vacuum Packager, Seal AQ2 Analyser, Ultrasonicator, Microwave Assisted Extraction System, Rotary Vacuum Evaporator, Paper Chromatography, Thin-Layer Chromatography, Alcoholmeter, Raman Spectrophotometer, Soxhlet Apparatus, Kjehldahl Apparatus, Titrators, Vacuum Oven, Tray Drier, Pipettes, Auto pipettes, Liquid Handling Station Automatic Pipetting, TOC, BOD, COD, Rapid Vap Nitrogen Sample Concentrator, Elution Devices, Turbidity Meter, TDS Tester, Conductivity Meter, Hunterlab Colorimeter, Farinograph, Buchi Mini Spray Drier, Single Screw Extruder, Stomacher, Bactron Anaerobic Chamber, Laminar Flow Chamber, Autoclave, Incubator/Shaker, Mini Centrifuge, Weights and Balances, Muffle Furnace, Hot Air Oven, Baking Oven, Peeler, Crusher, Bidwell Sterling Apparatus, Rotary Shaker

Presentation

  • Survivability of probiotic ingredients as influenced by the high-pressure processing of dairy proteins acting as an encapsulating material, IFT17, Las Vegas, NV, 06/25/17 - 06/28/17
  • Effect of High-Pressure Processing Treatment on the Encapsulation Functionality of Skim Milk for Use in the Production of Probiotic Ingredient, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Spring Research Fair, Nebraska City Union, 04/05/17

Certificates And Awards

  • Data Science and Machine Learning with R, DecodeLife, 11/01/23
  • Understanding Operations Management, Amity University Online Open Learning Course, 09/01/23
  • Introducing Public Health, Amity University Online Open Learning Course, 09/01/23
  • First Steps on Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Amity University Online Open Learning Course, 09/01/23
  • Visualisation: Visual representations of Data and Information, Amity University Online Open Learning Course, 09/01/23
  • Entrepreneurial Behaviour, Amity University Online Open Learning Course, 09/01/23
  • Entrepreneurship - from Ideas to Reality, Amity University Online Open Learning Course, 09/01/23
  • Design thinking, Amity University Online Open Learning Course, 09/01/23
  • Exploratory Data Analysis, Coursera, 09/01/22
  • Get Started with Adobe Illustrator, Coursera, 08/01/22
  • Introduction to Python, Coursera, 08/01/22
  • Introduction to Genetic Engineering, Udemy, 07/01/22
  • Science & Applications of Raman Spectroscopy, Labdox, 07/01/21
  • Exploring Benefits of Dairy Matrix, Protein Foods and Nutrition Development Association of India, 05/01/21
  • Protein Structure Modelling and Visualisation, Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, 05/01/21
  • Introduction to Genomic Technologies, Coursera, 04/01/21
  • Laboratory Diagnosis of Emerging Viral Diseases, Regional Virus Research and Diagnostic Laboratory, ICMR-NICED, 07/17/19 - 07/19/19
  • Computer Aided Drug Discovery, Biotecnika and Schrodinger, 2019
  • What is Data Science, Coursera, 06/01/19
  • SARS-CoV-2 Protein Modeling and Drug Docking, Coursera Project Network, 05/01/19
  • Certificate of Merit, Finalist in the Food Engineering Division Graduate Student Research Paper Poster Competition at IFT17
  • Certificate of Merit, Finalist in the Education, Extension & Outreach Graduate Student Technical Writing Competition at IFT17
  • David H. & Annie E. Larrick Student Travel Funds, For attending the Institute of Food Technologists 2017 conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, 06/24/17 - 06/28/17
  • Participation in entrepreneurship workshop, Start something in 48 hours organized by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
  • Participation in Mass Spectrometry-based Proteomics Workshop, UNL Center for Biotechnology, 05/09/16 - 05/10/16
  • Training on HTML, JavaScript, AJAX, Acuity Team at TCS Kolkata, Salt Lake, 08/06/12 - 08/11/12
  • Training on PL/SQL Programming-Basic Concepts, Acuity Team at TCS Kolkata, Salt Lake, 06/05/12 - 07/06/12
  • Training on C# Programming-Basic Concepts, Learning and Development Team at TCS Kolkata, Salt Lake, 04/23/12 - 05/18/12
  • Certificate for completing the program on Testing of Quality Parameter of Packaged Drinking Water, TIFAC program at Techno India, Salt Lake, 01/01/11
  • Certificate for successfully completing the Internal Auditor Course for ISO 22000:2005, TUV SUD SOUTH ASIA PVT. LTD at Hotel Senator, Kolkata, 01/14/11 - 01/15/11
  • Certificate from the Department of Food Technology and Biochemical Engineering, Jadavpur University, Successful completion of Academic Summer training on Intelligent Sensing and Packaging of Foods for Enhancement of Shelf Life and Solvent Extraction of Active Constituents from Clove Buds, 06/01/10 - 07/01/10
  • Participation in seminar on Food Safety and Quality Control, Bureau of Indian Standards, 2009
  • Participation in seminar on Herbal Foods & Its Prospects, TIFAC-CORE, 03/01/10
  • Participation in seminar on Role of Budding Food Technologists in Development of Food Industries in India, TIFAC-CORE, 2009
  • Participation in seminar on Industry Institute and Partnership, Bureau of Indian Standards, 2009
  • Participation in seminar on Role of Food Technologists in Harmonizing Industrial Functions, Bureau of Indian Standards, 2009
  • Participation in beginner-level course in the German Language, Goethe-Institut, Max Mueller Bhavan, Kolkata, 07/01/08 - 08/01/08

Publications

  • Extraction of Curcumin, IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology, 1, 3, 09/01/12, 10.9790/2402-0130116, https://www.iosrjournals.org/iosr-jestft/papers/vol1-issue3/A0130116.pdf?id=3566
  • Intelligent Sensing and Packaging of Foods for Enhancement of Shelf Life: Concepts and Applications, International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, 3, 10, 10/01/12, http://www.ijser.org/onlineResearchPaperViewer.aspx?Intelligent-Sensing-and-Packaging-of-Foods-for-Enhancement-of-Shelf-life-Concepts-and-Applications.pdf
  • Microbial source tracking of faecal microorganisms using metabolomics, International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation - IJRTI, 7, 8, 08/01/22, http://www.ijrti.org/viewpaperforall.php?paper=IJRTI2208087
  • Application of Bioinformatics in Food Allergy: A brief review, PARIPEX - INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH, 11, 08, 08/01/22, 10.36106/paripex, https://www.worldwidejournals.com/paripex/recent_issues_pdf/2022/August/applications-of-bioinformatics-in-food-allergy-a-brief-review_August_2022_6652031165_0609408.pdf
  • Inhibitory effects on the growth of Clostridium perfringens through usage of nitrite salts from artificial and vegetable source, J Curr Res Food Sci, 5, 2, 02/01/24, 10.22271/foodsci.2024.v5.i2c.170

Volunteer Experience

  • Volunteer English Language/Basic Literacy Tutor, Lincoln Literacy, Lincoln, NE, USA, 07/01/17, 02/01/18, Help adults to learn to read, write and/or speak the English language., Prepare each lesson to meet the learner's goals and needs.
  • Cat Caregiver, The Cat House, Lincoln, NE, USA, 07/01/17, 08/01/17, Perform daily cleaning of cat rooms and quarantine areas., Ensure that all cats and kittens are cared for regarding food, water, litter boxes.
  • Student Monitor, Institute of Food Technologists, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, 06/24/17, 06/28/17, Accepting assignments as provided by the team leader., Assist with sessions/speaker-ready room.

Projects

Determined the survivability of probiotic cell culture by using high-pressure processed skim milk as an encapsulating material. Completed work on a short project that compared the effectiveness of high-pressure processing on turkey meat samples inoculated with Clostridium perfringens and Listeria monocytogenes. Completed a short project on determining the effect of sodium nitrite from synthetic or natural sources on Clostridium perfringens spore germination. Completed a project on determining the extraction percentage of curcumin from turmeric powder using food-grade solvent.

Coursework

  • Food Microbiology
  • Food Microbiology (Lab)
  • Food Chemistry
  • Pathogenic Microbiology
  • Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering
  • Statistical Methods in Research
  • Statistical Methods in Research (Lab)
  • Advanced Food Analysis
  • Food Toxicology
  • Food Proteins
  • Biochemistry & Nutrition

Internship

  • Intelligent Sensing and Packaging of Foods for Enhancement of Shelf Life: Concepts and Applications, Dr Paramita Bhattacharjee, Food Technology and Biochemical Engineering Department, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, 06/01/10 - 07/01/10
  • Solvent Extraction of Active Constituents from Clove Buds, Dr Paramita Bhattacharjee, Food Technology and Biochemical Engineering Department, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, 06/01/10 - 07/01/10

Languages

Bengali
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
German
Beginner
A1

Accomplishments

  • Received David H & Annie E. Larrick Student Travel Funds for attending the Institute of Food Technologists 2017 conference in Las Vegas, Nevada (June 24th-28th, 2017)

Timeline

Teaching young kids programming online

BrightCHAMPS Tech Private Limited
05.2022 - 08.2022

Graduate Research Associate

The Ohio State University
08.2021 - 02.2022

Graduate Research Associate

The Ohio State University
08.2019 - 04.2020

Part-Time Student Worker

UNL Nebraska Center for Virology
09.2017 - 02.2018

Part-Time Technician

UNL Water Science Laboratory
12.2016 - 08.2017

Graduate Research Assistant

UNL Department of Food Science and Technology
08.2016 - 12.2016

Part-Time Technician

UNL Water Science Laboratory
04.2016 - 08.2016

Research Technician III

UNL Center for Brain, Biology and Behavior and Nebraska Athletic Performance Laboratory
06.2015 - 12.2015

Student Worker

UNL Internet & Interactive Media
11.2014 - 08.2015

Graduate Research Assistant

UNL Applied Food Safety Laboratory, Department of Food Science and Technology
08.2013 - 10.2014

Assistant System Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.
06.2012 - 04.2013

Assistant System Engineer Trainee

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.
12.2011 - 03.2012

Biotechnology Patent Analyst Trainee

Indian Institute of Patent and Trademark

Master in Technology - Food Technology

Techno Main Saltlake

Diploma - Bioinformatics

Alison Courses

Bachelor in Technology - Food Technology

Techno India Salt Lake (Mains)
Anamika Bagchi