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Kisankumar Rakholiya

Kisankumar Rakholiya

Surat,India

Summary

Passionate Chemical/Process Engineering graduate with both a master’s and bachelor’s degree, well-skilled in process engineering, calculations, analysis, and simulation. With hands-on experience gained through internships in the pharmaceutical and agrichemical industries, I thrive in dynamic projects, collaborating with visionary teams to turn challenges into opportunities for growth and excellence. Demonstrates a keen interest and expertise in distillery operations and processes, with a strong passion for the craft of spirit production.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Chemical Engineer Intern

President Incorporation Ltd.
Rajkot, India
08.2021 - 11.2021
  • Assisted in the preparation and stability testing of various pesticide formulations, including WDG, SC, and EC, by monitoring critical physical parameters such as pH, viscosity, and emulsion stability.
  • Managed meticulous laboratory documentation and batch records in strict accordance with MSDS and safety protocols, while performing detailed analysis on incoming raw materials to maintain manufacturing standards.

Process Engineer

Karunesh Remedies
Ankleshwar, India
04.2021 - 07.2021
  • Regulatory Compliance: Gained a thorough understanding of international industry standards, specifically Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), ensuring all processes meet rigorous quality benchmarks.
  • Chemical Formulation & Synthesis: Acquired hands-on experience in the multi-step synthesis of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs).
  • Safety & Hazard Management: Trained in the safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous chemicals in accordance with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and industrial environmental safety protocols.

Education

Master's - Advanced chemical engineering

University of Strathclyde
Glasgow
01.2022 - 01.2023

Bachelor - chemical engineering

Marwadi University
Rajkot, Gujarat
07.2017 - 05.2021

Skills

  • API manufacturing processes, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Process Safety
  • Chemical Process Design, Process Optimization, Quality Control (QC), Quality Assurance (QA)
  • Equipment Operation, GMP Knowledge, AutoCAD, Aspen plus (Process simulation software), SolidWorks
  • Multitasking, PRINCE2, Attention to Detail, Leadership Skills, Safety Management, Communication, Proactivity
  • Organizational excellence, Questioning attitude, Reactivity, Registered Member, Project Management, Time management
  • Microsoft Office Suite, Renewable energy

Certification

  • Azeotropy certificate of participation Aspen plus and Ansys fluent Feb 2019
  • Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mumbai

Languages

English (Fluent), Hindi (Native speaker), Gujarati (Native speaker)

Projects

  • Development of novel supercapacitor for energy storage Oct 2022 - Jan 2023

Introduced novel supercapacitor development methodology involving tungsten foil and diverse acid reactions, analysed resulting materials via cyclic voltammetry (CV) to elucidate charge-discharge behaviour and capacitance, driving advancement in energy storage for cleaner, more efficient systems. 

  • Wastewater treatment from chemical industry Oct 2020 - Apr 2021

Implemented wastewater treatment techniques in the chemical industry utilising coagulation and flocculation methods to efficiently eliminate contaminants. By neutralising charges on suspended particles with coagulants and aggregating them with flocculants, the process facilitates removal through sedimentation or filtration, ensuring purified wastewater, environmental compliance, and reduced environmental impact.

Other work experience

  • Hap solutions group, Glasgow & Edinburgh – Bartending, FOH Staff, Stewarding
  • The Ivy, Glasgow – FOH Staff
  • Black Sheep Coffee, Edinburgh –Barista

Timeline

Master's - Advanced chemical engineering

University of Strathclyde
01.2022 - 01.2023

Chemical Engineer Intern

President Incorporation Ltd.
08.2021 - 11.2021

Process Engineer

Karunesh Remedies
04.2021 - 07.2021

Bachelor - chemical engineering

Marwadi University
07.2017 - 05.2021
Kisankumar Rakholiya