D. SUBBANARASARAJU
Hyderabad
Summary
To obtain a position that will allow me to use my skills effectively in the field of Biotechnology for my professional growth as well as to attain your institutional goals.
Skilled Production Lead with proven skills in coordinating large-scale production runs. Keeps performance high and costs down by carefully monitoring line activities and maximizing quality control. Offers exceptional safety record.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Production Lead (Hybrid Rice)
SeedWorks International Limited
01.2023 - Current
- Strategic Oversight: Directing end-to-end hybrid rice seed production operations across India to meet aggressive market demands.
- Record-Breaking Output: Spearheaded the production of 10,000 MT during the 2024-25 season, marking the highest volume in company history.
- Scale Expansion: Orchestrated the massive scaling of production area to 20,000+ acres for the 2025-26 season.
- Supply Chain Excellence: Improved yield predictability and supply chain reliability through rigorous field monitoring and vendor management.
Senior Manager – Millet Hybrid Seed Production & SPR-FC
SeedWorks International Limited
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Full Supply Continuity: Successfully managed millet production for three consecutive years, achieving a 100% supply fulfilment rate.
- Location Strategy: Identified and developed new, high-potential rice production geographies to diversify risk and optimize climate adaptability.
- Dual Responsibility: Balanced large-scale commercial production with Seed Production Research (SPR), ensuring a seamless transition from R&D to field.
Manager – Seed Production Research (SPR) & Kharif Production
SeedWorks International Limited
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Data-Driven Advancement: Led the planning and execution of SPR trials across India. Analysed and presented critical data at Hybrid Advancement Meetings to influence portfolio decisions.
- Operational Turnaround: Successfully handled Kharif production during the challenging 2020 season, ensuring minimal disruption to the seed pipeline.
- Protocol Development: Standardized field trial protocols to increase the accuracy of yield projections for new hybrids.
Area Manager – Technology Development (FC)
UPL Limited (Advanta Seeds)
02.2014 - 11.2017
- Trial Management: Oversaw pre-commercial hybrid testing and agronomy trials for Corn, Forages, Hybrid Rice, and Sunflower across multiple locations in AP & Telangana.
- Data Integrity: Consistently maintained a 90% usable data threshold, ensuring high-quality insights for commercial transition.
- Logistics Operations: Managed the end-to-end packing and nationwide dispatch of trial kits, ensuring precision and timeliness for all Indian trial locations.
Seed Production Research (SPR) Executive
Devgen Seeds & Crop Technology
10.2011 - 02.2014
- Characterization & Stability: Specialized in the characterization of new CMS and R-lines for disease/pest resistance, adaptability, and flowering stability to bridge the gap between breeding and commercial production.
- Trial Optimization: Conducted extensive parental tests and germplasm evaluations for rice, focusing on morphology, adaptation, and yield assessment.
- Process Innovation: Developed innovative production practices that improved efficiency and reduced costs, including GA3 optimization, row ratio adjustments, and population density trials.
- Data Analytics: Analyzed SPR trial data to provide technical recommendations to the Breeding, Production, and Foundation departments.
- Reporting: Generated comprehensive research reports and presentations to support data-driven decision-making.
Technology Development Executive
Devgen Seeds & Crop Technology
06.2009 - 09.2011
- Multi-Location Testing: Managed pre-commercial and test hybrid trials for Sunflower, Hybrid Rice, and Corn across Karnataka, AP, and Tamil Nadu.
- Quality Control: Ensured 90% data accuracy through rigorous field monitoring and standardized data collection protocols.
Junior Research Assistant
Biotechnology Research Centre (BIOTRIM), AP Forest Dept.
12.2004 - 04.2008
- Genetic Diversity Studies: Evaluated genetic diversity among elite Teak clones in Andhra Pradesh.
- Fidelity Testing: Confirmed the genetic fidelity of mother trees against offspring produced via tissue culture and bud grafts to ensure clonal purity.
Education
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Bangalore University
Bangalore01-2003
Bachelor of Science - Botany, Zoology and Chemistry
Sri Venkateswara University
Tirupati01-2001
Skills
MS-Office
Accomplishments
Achieved Champion Innovator-SCM & SPR
Certification
Molecular & Biotechnological Techniques in Tree Improvement Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI) | March 2007
Timeline
Production Lead (Hybrid Rice)
SeedWorks International Limited
01.2023 - Current
Senior Manager – Millet Hybrid Seed Production & SPR-FC
SeedWorks International Limited
01.2020 - 01.2023
Manager – Seed Production Research (SPR) & Kharif Production
SeedWorks International Limited
01.2017 - 01.2020
Area Manager – Technology Development (FC)
UPL Limited (Advanta Seeds)
02.2014 - 11.2017
Seed Production Research (SPR) Executive
Devgen Seeds & Crop Technology
10.2011 - 02.2014
Technology Development Executive
Devgen Seeds & Crop Technology
06.2009 - 09.2011
Junior Research Assistant
Biotechnology Research Centre (BIOTRIM), AP Forest Dept.
12.2004 - 04.2008
Bachelor of Science - Botany, Zoology and Chemistry
Sri Venkateswara University
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Bangalore University
DECLARATION
I hereby declare that above mentioned information is true to the best of my knowledge and I bear responsibility for correctness of the particulars. PLACE: HYDERABAD (D.SUBBANARASARAJU)
Personal information
Communication address: D. Subbanarasaraju, Flat No-B 508, 5th Floor, Primark Econest, Gundlapochampally, Hyderabad-500100, Telangana