Arun Kumar P
Food Process Engineer
Bengaluru,KA
Summary
Results-focused technical person with extensive experience leading motivated, dependable teams. Expertly skilled in project planning and execution in food processing field, communicating and delegating effectively to aid timely, quality completion of proposed projects. Looking for a potential position in a high-growth food industry for betterment of industrial career.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Scientist
ICAR-AICRP, Fish Processing Technology KVAFSU
Mangalore, Karnataka
06.2016 - Current
- Conducted quality control inspections to identify and remove filth and quality obstacles.
- Managed 05 + projects concurrently with priority and time management skills to meet deadlines consistently.
- Provided technical inputs with comprehensive written reports for continued improvement of project activities.
- Developed machineries namely aspirated heat processor, pedal operated fish descaling cum slicing unit, pedal operated fish sausage tying unit, small scale fish meat picking unit.
- Developed Fish Chocolate Bar.
- Currently working on development of android mobile application for detection of fish freshness using Artificial Intelligence.
- Developed DPR on food processing to attract extramural funding.
Research Associate
ICAR AICRP PHET University of Agricultural Sciences
Bangalore, Karnataka
04.2011 - 07.2012
- Planned and conducted assigned research, adhering to project deliverables and research objectives and strategies.
- Surveyed research literature and environment, understood challenges and implemented suitable research strategies.
- Analyzed and interpreted all data, maintained databases and drafted technical progress reports.
- Organized research workload and activities using appropriate materials, facilities and equipment.
- Led research team of five numbers team on product development projects and successfully met key milestones.
Education
Ph.D. - Dairy Engineering
National Dairy Research Institute, Govt. of India
Haryana, HR 08.2012 - 03.2021
M. Tech - Food Process Engineering
TNAU, Govt. of Tamil Nadu
Coimbatore 01.2008 - 01.2010
B. Tech - Agricultural Engineering
UAS, Govt. of Karnataka
Bangalore 01.2004 - 01.2008
Skills
Problem solving
Resourcefulness
Writing reports and proposals
Multi disciplinary
Knowledge of android studio, Anaconda, SPSS
Additional Information
- Qualified as SRF, ICAR, Govt. of India.
- Three National awards for best oral presentation.
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer acceptability
- Successfully completed 4 product development projects
Certification
• Certified ISO22000 FSMS auditor by Indian register for shipping.
Timeline
Scientist
ICAR-AICRP, Fish Processing Technology KVAFSU
06.2016 - Current
• Certified ISO22000 FSMS auditor by Indian register for shipping.
10-2013
Ph.D. - Dairy Engineering
National Dairy Research Institute, Govt. of India
08.2012 - 03.2021
Research Associate
ICAR AICRP PHET University of Agricultural Sciences
04.2011 - 07.2012
M. Tech - Food Process Engineering
TNAU, Govt. of Tamil Nadu
01.2008 - 01.2010
B. Tech - Agricultural Engineering
UAS, Govt. of Karnataka
01.2004 - 01.2008