Preetham Gowda T

IMEA Sampling Lead : Maintained a 2-day turnaround time for sample requests, ensuring timely support across the IMEA region. Monitored raw material inventory to ensure uninterrupted sample availability, and seamless regional support. Managed pre-commercialization activities, enabling efficient market readiness and launch execution.
Sensory Analysis: Evaluated products for color, appearance, taste, and sensory attributes, providing data-driven recommendations for product optimization and approval..
Food Formulation & Development: Developed and optimized food formulations across diverse applications, including French fry and wedge coating systems for HyFun Foods, marinades for Godrej Foods, and noodle seasoning blends for Lohiya Group, enhancing sensory quality, functionality, and market readiness.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnered with diverse teams to ensure compliance with food safety regulations and industry standards.

• Snacks seasoning making and application,(ITC,HUNTER FOODS,EXPEDITE,HALDIRAM)
  Worked on different substrates like Potato Chips, Extruded bases, Namkeen, Nuts, Makahana)
• Marinade creation for Chicken,Meat,Fish(,Burgrill,Chatha foods ,Godrej)
  Instant Sauce and Noodles creation
• The development of new seasoning blends, flavor profiling, and sensory evaluation.
• Maintained accurate records of R&D activities.
• Ensure quality parameters and shelf life study of the seasonings.
• Plant scale-up and clearing support.
• Raw Material Evaluation and Clearance.
• Finished Goods Clearance and Application.
  Stayed up to date with industry trends and emerging flavor profiles.
• Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.

• Conducted thorough audits to ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Identified areas for improvement and implemented corrective actions.
• (Part time)
• Provided detailed documentation on audit findings, facilitating swift corrective action when necessary.
• Maintained confidentiality, handling sensitive information discreetly throughout all stages of the audit process.
• Performed observations and evaluated supporting documents to supplement audit findings.