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BHASKAR RAO
Aquaculturist
Ongole,Andhra Pradesh
Summary
A dedicated and results-driven professional with over a decade of experience in hatchery management and shrimp larval rearing techniques. Proven expertise in overseeing large-scale operations, implementing biosecurity measures, and leading teams to achieve monthly targets. Proficient in adapting to new environments, problem-solving, and maintaining high standards of quality control. Highly skilled in PCR techniques and water quality analysis, with international experience in hatchery setup and system installations. A reliable leader committed to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Languages
Work History
Hatchery Manager/Branch Manager – Shrimp Hatchery Division
Lotus Aquaculture Lanka Pvt Ltd.
9 2020 - Current
- Oversee all hatchery activities, managing capacity of 30 million across 14-acre area
- Lead 9 departments with 35 personnel, including Maturation, Nursery PL Production, Water Section, Maintenance, Live Feed, Laboratory, Admin, Accounts, and Seed Sales
- Cultured species: Litopenaeus vannamei
- Set monthly goals and targets for team
- Supervise hatchery setup, including unit planning, construction, and pipeline installation
- Manage ISO and BAP documentation
- Handle monthly product sales (Post Larvae, Nauplii)
- Conduct customer feedback sessions and farm visits.
Department Manager – Shrimp Hatchery Division
Lotus Aquaculture Lanka Pvt Ltd.
2019.09 - 2020.08
- Managed hatchery activities with a total capacity of 10 million across an 8-acre area
- Supervised 2–3 departments with a team of 12 personnel in Nursery PL Production, Water Section, Maintenance, Laboratory, and Seed Sales
- Cultured species: Penaeus monodon and Litopenaeus vannamei
- Trained team members in nursery and laboratory techniques
- Oversaw laboratory and nursery setup, including planning and design
- Managed monthly product sales (Post Larvae, Nauplii).
Section Manager
CPF India Pvt Ltd
2016.11 - 2019.08
- Set up the laboratory, designed processes, and trained the team
- Managed biosecurity activities and conducted monthly audit reviews
- Handled PL4 production and sales via the Q Pass Tank process
- Trained hatchery and marketing lab staff in PCR techniques (Real-time & Nested PCR) to identify EHP, WSSV, IHHNV, TSV, etc
- Conducted customer farm visits and feedback reviews
- Prepared and presented weekly and monthly hatchery reports.
ASM & Senior Technician
CPF India Pvt Ltd
2013.01 - 2016.10
- Conducted broodstock culture activities in the Maturation Unit
- Cultured algae (Chaetoceros calcitrans, Thalassiosira) at indoor and outdoor levels
- Installed and maintained systems in the R&D Lab; trained staff and set standards
- Audited biosecurity and bacterial control processes in the hatchery
- Managed PL packing processes, including harvest and delivery
- Prepared weekly, monthly, and annual reports
- Developed hatchery management skills.
Technician
CPF India Pvt Ltd
2011.01 - 2012.12
- Identified EHP, WSSV, IHHNV, TSV using PCR techniques (Nested PCR)
- Conducted microbial analysis of Vibrio species and fungi
- Performed water quality analysis and managed Quality Control Lab in shrimp hatchery.
Technician
CPF India Pvt Ltd
1 2010 - 2010.12
- Identified EHP, WSSV, IHHNV, TSV using PCR techniques (Nested PCR)
- Provided support in various locations, including Pondicherry, Vizianagaram, Kakinada, Bhimavaram, and Nellore
- Assisted with customer support at farms from Vijayawada to Kakinada.
Jr.Technician
CPF India Pvt Ltd
2008.01 - 2009.01
- Identified EHP, WSSV, IHHNV, TSV using PCR techniques (Real-time & Nested PCR)
- Collected and preserved samples.
Education
Master of Science - Marine Biology
Vikrama Simhapuri University
Nellore 2014.01 - 2016.01
Bachelor of Education, Second Class (56%) - Biology, English
N.B.K.R College of Education, Vidyanagar
Vidyanagar 2010.01 - 2011.01
Bachelor of Science - Botany, Zoology, Chemistry
Nizam College (Autonomous), Osmania University
Hyderabad 2004.01 - 2007.01
Intermediate, First Class (80%) - Bi.P.C (Biology, Physics, Chemistry)
A.P.S.W.R. S & Jr. College, Chillakuru, Nellore (Dist.)
Chillakuru 2001.01 - 2003.01
Matriculation, First Class (82%) -
A.P.R. School (BC-Boys), Kota, Nellore (Dist.)
KOTA 2000.01 - 2001.01
Skills
MS Office 365
Windows 11–12 Operating System
Prompt Engineering (Skill Nation Institute)
AI-ChatGPT Utilization
Expert in MS Excel, Powerpoint and Familiar in Power BI
Excel: Advanced proficiency in data analysis using various formuas, pivot tables and data visualization techniques
Powerpoint: Expert in creating engaging presentations with strong visual and data-driven content
Power BI: Currently learning and developing skills in data modeling, visualization, and dashboard creation
Shrimp Larval Rearing Techniques
PCR Techniques (Isolation of DNA, RNA, Protein from animal cells)
Manpower management
Cost management
Budget preparation
Personal Information
- Father's Name: U. Obaiah
- Date of Birth: 06/06/86
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Spouse
Supriya
Internationalexperience
Visited Thailand (three times) and Malaysia (once) for job training related in hatchery setup, and system installation.
Accomplishments
- Certified by CIBA (Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture) in the National training programme on "Molecular diagnosis of shrimp diseases for harmonization of PCR diagnosis of aquatic animal diseases and ring test", 2018.
- Achieved a 99% score and was the top performer in the MSA (Measurement Standard Analysis) for water quality, representing India in the CPF Thailand internal program (2017), which included participants from CPF branches in Thailand, Malaysia, Taiwan, the Philippines, Vietnam, and India.
Interests
Hobbies
Like to travel some pleasant places, like to listen melody music, walking/running/doing daily minimum exercises for body fitness etc.
Additional Information
- Donated blood 11 times so far (9 times in India, 2 times in Sri Lanka).
- Pledged to donate my body to the MOHAN Foundation (Multi Organ Harvesting Aid Network) after my passing.
- Participated in various voluntary services, including heart walks, kidney walks, and providing free assistance to people in crisis.
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the above information is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Timeline
Department Manager – Shrimp Hatchery Division
Lotus Aquaculture Lanka Pvt Ltd.
2019.09 - 2020.08
Section Manager
CPF India Pvt Ltd
2016.11 - 2019.08
Master of Science - Marine Biology
Vikrama Simhapuri University
2014.01 - 2016.01
ASM & Senior Technician
CPF India Pvt Ltd
2013.01 - 2016.10
Technician
CPF India Pvt Ltd
2011.01 - 2012.12
Bachelor of Education, Second Class (56%) - Biology, English
N.B.K.R College of Education, Vidyanagar
2010.01 - 2011.01
Jr.Technician
CPF India Pvt Ltd
2008.01 - 2009.01
Bachelor of Science - Botany, Zoology, Chemistry
Nizam College (Autonomous), Osmania University
2004.01 - 2007.01
Intermediate, First Class (80%) - Bi.P.C (Biology, Physics, Chemistry)
A.P.S.W.R. S & Jr. College, Chillakuru, Nellore (Dist.)
2001.01 - 2003.01
Matriculation, First Class (82%) -
A.P.R. School (BC-Boys), Kota, Nellore (Dist.)
2000.01 - 2001.01
Hatchery Manager/Branch Manager – Shrimp Hatchery Division
Lotus Aquaculture Lanka Pvt Ltd.
9 2020 - Current
Technician
CPF India Pvt Ltd
1 2010 - 2010.12