MOHAN KRISHNA GARLAPATI
Nalgonda
Summary
Dependable professional with track record of success in field, attention to detail and proactive mindset. Seeks opportunities to improve processes and workflows for team benefit. Conscientious, hardworking and excels at multitasking in fast-paced environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Operation Technician
Ag Partner Cooperative
Seneca
04.2024 - 04.2025
- Assisted agronomists in providing crop management recommendations for soil health, pest control, and nutrient planning to enhance yields.
- Conducted field scouting and data collection under agronomist guidance to monitor crop health and report agronomic issues.
- Conducted field analytics for crop management using AgCESS and Taranis App.
- Aided in product selection by preparing recommendations for seeds, fertilizers, and crop protection products based on agronomist directives.
- Built grower relationships by providing technical support and relaying agronomist advice to improve farm productivity and sustainability.
Assistant Manager Marketing Demo
South and West Parts of India
Hyderabad
08.2022 - 03.2024
- Executed vegetable marketing demo trials across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Gujarat, collaborating with Performance Unit Managers and Kisan advisories.
- Managed end-to-end demo processes, from seed dispatch to trial establishment, observation updates in spreadsheets, and successful evaluation.
- Aligned with sales, crop leads, marketing teams, and stakeholders to monitor and report demo performance.Conducted comparative analysis of market-leading USPs for crops like chilli, okra, tomato, brinjal, cauliflower, cabbage, and gourds.
- Contributed to developing a Marketing Demo App with the Digital & IT team to streamline observation updates.
SENIOR OFFICER
SEED TESTING LABORATORY
IDAR
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Established a new Seed Testing Laboratory in NSL- IDAR Processing plant.
- Conducted different seed testing evaluations like Germination Test, vigour testing, physical purity testing, field emergence testing and moisture testing of Paddy(ODV Test), Wheat and Mustard.
- Trained new staff members regarding STL SOP’s and managed the manpower effectively and completion of the test on time and report submission.
- Operated and maintained lab equipment with accurate preparation, evaluation, and recording of seed analyses.
- Completed the testing processes ensuring process control, accurate data management, timely escalation of problem solving, and error correction under the direction of Lab Operations Managers and/or Lab Coordinators.
- Learn and apply scientific methods and non-routine techniques for analysis as directed by protocols and work instructions to deliver quality results - which may include preparation of reagents, media, controls, and sample preparation.
- Participate in a continuous improvement program focused on enhancing current processes and performing root cause analyses/troubleshooting of issues.
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT TRAINEE
VNR SEEDS PVT.LTD
COASTAL ANDHRA PRADESH
12.2020 - 10.2021
- I have completed three levels of Vegetable R&D trails over different locations (Guntur, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Rajamunry, Bapatla, Amaravati and Avanigadda) in coastal AP.
- Additionally conducted two seasons of okra breeding trails at Vijayawada.
- Sound knowledge in strategic planning of Chilli pepper (Dry & fresh green), Okra, Bitter gourd, Ridge gourd trails layout preparation and execution, disease, Pest, Insect management and technical farmer support.
- Explored USPs of vegetable markets and excel at having good farmer relationships, on-time conducting trails and recording observations, their compilation and submission.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
Education
Master of Science - Seed Science and Technology
Sam Higginbotham University of Agriculture Technology and Sciences
PRAYAGRAJ, UTTAR PRADESH04-2021
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
Bhagwant University
AJMER, RAJASTHAN08-2018
Skills
- Seed testing, Laboratory operations, Technical support, Seed Sampling, Physical Purity Tests, Germination Tests, Viability Tests, Vigour Tests, Seed quality control
- Planning and executing Hybrid field trials with given experimental designs
- Microsoft Office
- Team building, Effective communication, Problem solving, Time management, Work ethic, Leadership, Decision-making, Project management, Punctual, Responsible, Self-Motivated
- Crop management, Field analytics, Data collection
- Customer relationship management, Process improvement
- Equipment maintenance, Machine operation, Hazardous materials handling, Operations monitoring, Equipment inspection
Accomplishments
- Impact of seed priming with salicylic acid, sodium chloride and calcium chloride on growth and yield attributing traits of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) var. shivam. Thesis.
- Effect of foliar Nutrient on growth, seed Yield and Quality parameters in Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa wild.) Experiment support.
- Rainwater harvesting and farm water recycling.
- Secured first position in university 'KRISHI EVAM PASHUPALAN MELA-2K18'.
- Rural Agriculture Work Experience Program (RAWEP) - Three months rural experience at KVK adopted villages, Yagantipalli, Kurnool.
- Served as a Team leader during RAWE (Rural agricultural work experience).
- Seed Test Training - Attended Six months training at Uttar Pradesh state Seed Testing Laboratory.
- Role of Pollen tube and its contents towards Seed Development - Special appreciation for Credit seminar presentation.
- Sustainable Green Economy - Presented paper in National seminar on Sustainable Economic Development in Southern Rajasthan.
- Chickpea seed treatment with Trichoderma viride for plant growth - Got the best method Demonstration Appreciation from Farmers and KVK.
References
- Terry Boxterman, Regional Manager,Ag Partners Cooperative.
- Tarique shamsh, B2B Manager, MAHYCO SEEDS PVT.
- Hareesh Kumar G, Senior Officer QA&QC, Nuziveedu Seeds.
- Mahesh Uddandam, Product Development Southern India Manager, VNR SEEDS.
Interested Fields
- Product Development
- Techno-Commercial
- Research Associate
- Seed Testing
- Seed Production
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the above furnished information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Languages
- Telugu
- English
- Hindi
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 06/15/94
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Telugu
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Upper Intermediate
B2
Timeline
Operation Technician
Ag Partner Cooperative
04.2024 - 04.2025
Assistant Manager Marketing Demo
South and West Parts of India
08.2022 - 03.2024
SENIOR OFFICER
SEED TESTING LABORATORY
11.2021 - 08.2022
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT TRAINEE
VNR SEEDS PVT.LTD
12.2020 - 10.2021
Master of Science - Seed Science and Technology
Sam Higginbotham University of Agriculture Technology and Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
Bhagwant University