Avinash Rane
Food / Milling Technologist
Bangalore
Summary
Passionate and results-driven, experienced Food and Grain Milling Technologist with over 8 years of expertise in the milling and food processing industry. Specialized in Flour, Maize, Oats, Atta, and Rice Milling. Strong background in plant commissioning, process optimization, troubleshooting, and quality assurance. Consistently improved operational efficiency and product quality throughout career. Possesses strong technical support skills and deep commitment to continuous improvement and upholding food safety standards such as ISO 22000 and HACCP. Dedication to delivering innovative solutions, driving continuous improvements, and enhancing product quality complemented by excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2028
2028
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Team Lead
Bühler Group
04.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Bühler India is a leading provider of food processing solutions, specializing in milling technology.
- Responsible for process flow diagrams developments for customers as per need
- Leading technology team for process commissioning and technology
- Training the young technologist
- Handling independently wheat, rye and oats process commissioning and technology support
- Sales support
- Bühler India is a leading provider of food processing solutions, specializing in milling technology
Senior Technologist
Bühler Group
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Company Overview: Bühler India is a leading provider of food processing solutions, specializing in milling technology
- Lead technical operations, commissioning, and optimization of grain milling plants, specializing in flour, atta and maize milling
- Conducted trials for new product development and collaborated with global technology experts to assess the impact of technological advancements
- Developed and optimized milling processes to meet customer requirements for specific flour types (e.g., bread, biscuits, pasta)
- Led training sessions and provided troubleshooting support for customers and operational associates
- Managed preventive maintenance to improve plant efficiency and minimize downtime
- Bühler India is a leading provider of food processing solutions, specializing in milling technology
Technologist
Bühler Group
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Company Overview: Bühler India is a leading provider of food processing solutions, specializing in milling technology
- Managed the commissioning of multiple large-scale milling plants and food processing plants across India and Bangladesh
- Worked on the optimization of production processes, ensuring the consistent quality of flour and other milled products
- Developed and implemented effective troubleshooting techniques to resolve process issues in the milling plants
- Coordinated production planning and people management to ensure smooth operations
- Provided technical support to ensure customer satisfaction and optimize plant efficiency
- Bühler India is a leading provider of food processing solutions, specializing in milling technology
Technologist
Bühler Group
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Company Overview: Bühler India is a leading provider of food processing solutions, specializing in milling technology
- Involved in commissioning and start-up of rice milling plants, optimizing processes for improved output
- Focused on quality stabilization, extraction optimization, and improving the efficiency of rice milling processes
- Conducted extensive analysis of grain quality to meet customer specifications
- Provided technical solutions to minimize quality fluctuations and process inefficiencies
- Bühler India is a leading provider of food processing solutions, specializing in milling technology
Intern
AL Kabeer Exports Pvt. Ltd.
08.2016 - 07.2017
- Conducted detailed studies on product defects, weight variance, and temperature control during packaging processes
- Contributed to the enhancement of quality control measures across different meat product verticals
Education
MBA -
Dayanand Sagar University
Bangalore07-2025
Flour Milling Technology
CFTRI
Mysore, Karnataka 04.2015 - 04.2016
B. Tech - Food Technology
College of Food Engineering & Technology
Karad, MH 01.2011 - 01.2015
Skills
Grain Milling and blending for different purpose product requirement
Certification
Food Safety Management System ISO 22000:2005 & HACCP, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, 2013
Extra-Curricular Activities
Treasurer – Aryans Bahuddeshiya Sporting Club, Birsi Represented college in Badminton and Athletics Participated in State-level Athletics (100m) and State-level Cricket Active participant in Blood Donation Camps Member of Gen-B in Buhler to represent Buhler for different Sustainability goals.
Bachelorsproject
Use of Ultrasound in Food Technology for Food Applications, Investigated thermosonication and manosonication techniques for heat-sensitive food products.
Awards
- Silver Medal for Academics in B. Tech Food Technology (2015)
- ICAR Indian Council of Agriculture Research Qualified: Twice (Rank CR-13, AIR-31 in 2016 & Rank CR-35, AIR-152 in 2015)
- HP High Potential Employee of the Year (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023)
Timeline
Team Lead
Bühler Group
04.2022 - Current
Senior Technologist
Bühler Group
01.2019 - 01.2022
Technologist
Bühler Group
01.2017 - 01.2019
Intern
AL Kabeer Exports Pvt. Ltd.
08.2016 - 07.2017
Technologist
Bühler Group
01.2016 - 01.2017
Flour Milling Technology
CFTRI
04.2015 - 04.2016
B. Tech - Food Technology
College of Food Engineering & Technology
01.2011 - 01.2015
MBA -
Dayanand Sagar University
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