Nikhil Gorane
Summary
Quality assurance professional with extensive experience, specializing in equipment troubleshooting, calibration and measurement system analysis. Demonstrated ability to optimize processes and enhance team performance through effective leadership and cross-functional collaboration. Skilled in driving quality improvements and resolving complex issues in fast-paced environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive I-QA
Asian Paints Limited
Kasna
11.2023 - Current
- Executed timely inspections and testing of incoming raw materials through various analytical methods such as chromatography. Analyzed customer complaints from the market swiftly to inform quality improvements.
- Calibrated testing instruments following guidelines to maintain precision in results. Performed Measurement System Analysis, identifying measurement problems and implementing solutions.
- Supervised a team of 3, managing daily work allocation and resolving operational challenges.
Identified innovative testing approaches aimed at reducing overall testing time. - Conducted routine audits for process assurance according to scheduled guidelines.
- Led a project focused on HPLC troubleshooting, applying DMAIC methodology for root cause analysis.
- Created and maintained relationships with key stakeholders.
- Created reports summarizing progress against organizational goals and objectives.
- Organized and facilitated regular meetings with senior management teams.
- Established relationships with key partners and vendors to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to deliver high quality results within tight timelines.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase executive efficiency.
Analytical Chemist
MKS Atotech India
Manesar
07.2022 - 11.2023
- Specialized in advanced laboratory analyses within professional industry settings.
- Conducted various titrations including acid-base, redox, complexometric, and precipitation methods. Utilized automatic titroprocessor for potentiometric analyses while performing troubleshooting tasks.
- Employed UV-Vis Spectrophotometer, HPLC, and other equipment for accurate data collection. Executed Karl Fischer titration alongside Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy for critical experiments.
- Maintained detailed records and calibrated laboratory instruments to ensure reliability.
- Collaborated with colleagues from other departments on projects involving chemical analysis.
- Troubleshot problems related to equipment malfunctions or erroneous data readings during experiments. Identified potential sources of contamination within laboratory environment through careful observation.
Education
BS-MS -
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research
Bhopal06.2022
HSC -
Swami Vivekananda College
Jalgaon06.2017
SSC -
Orion English Medium
Jalgaon06.2015
Skills
Analytical techniques and equipment
- HPLC (high-performance liquid chromatography)
- GC (gas chromatography)
- UV-Vis Spectrophotometer
- ICP-OES (inductively coupled plasma – optical emission spectrometry)
- IR (infrared spectroscopy)
- FTNIR (Fourier-transform near-infrared spectroscopy)
- Automatic titroprocessor (potentiometric titrations)
- Karl Fischer titration
- Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy
- viscometer
- Refractometer
- Ph-meter
- Polarimetry
- Particle Size Analyzer
- Wet-Chemical Testing (Complexometric, Precipitation, Redox, Acid-Base Titrations)
- Spectroscopic Data Analysis
- Chromatographic Data Analysis
Quality & Process Management:
- Quality Assurance
- Raw Material Inspection & Testing
- Instrument Calibration
- Measurement System Analysis (MSA)
- Customer Complaint Analysis
- Process Assurance Audits
- Troubleshooting (HPLC, general instruments)
- DMAIC Methodology
- Process Optimization
- Team Management & Allocation
Chemistry & General:
- Organic Chemistry
- Analytical Chemistry
- Project management
- Problem resolution
- Conceptual & Critical Thinking
- Teamwork
- Instrument Troubleshooting
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Time Management
Programming & Software:
- C (Programming)
- Python (NumPy, SciPy, Pandas)
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Extracurricular Activities
Organized various events and activities as a Chemistry Club coordinator at IISER Bhopal
I like to play chess, table tennis, and cricket
Timeline
Executive I-QA
Asian Paints Limited
11.2023 - Current
Analytical Chemist
MKS Atotech India
07.2022 - 11.2023
BS-MS -
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research
HSC -
Swami Vivekananda College
SSC -
Orion English Medium
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