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RAHUL SISODIA

RAHUL SISODIA

Bangalore

Summary

With over 20 years of experience in the personal care industry, I am a Research Technologist at ITC Limited, one of India's leading FMCG companies. I provide key insights on overall Quality Assurance, Cost optimization and Data Analytics for Product development and Manufacturing. I also Lead Strategic management of New Product Introduction projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams such as product development, regulatory, category and operations.

I am passionate about applying my domain expertise in analytical chemistry (hands on Spectroscopic techniques such as IR, UV-Vis & Raman), good laboratory practice and good manufacturing practice to ensure robust product quality and customer satisfaction. I have successfully led projects on new technology platforms, technical audits, measurement system analysis, and consumer complaint resolution. I am also a certified ISO 9001 lead auditor, ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory assessor and artificial intelligence learner. I have a certificate in Business Analytics & Strategic Management from IIM Kozhikode and a course in effective business communication from IIM Bangalore to enhance my skills and knowledge in these areas. To keep up with new technologies, i also have certificate in Basics of Artificial Intelligence from coursera and generative AI from Google.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Research Technologist

ITC Limited
Bangalore
07.2008 - Current
  • To Provide key insights on Quality Assurance to get product first time right. Lead projects on Cost optimization by looking at digital tools, automation of processes to minimize waste. Management of the laboratory as per ISO 17025 norms.
  • Leading the Strategic Management of key NPI projects in coordination with cross functional team like PD, Regulatory & Operations team.
  • Carry out data analytics on key areas providing strategic inputs on important business projects.
  • Lead Auditor to audit factories, suppliers and third party testing laboratories as per Global standards and ITC protocols.
  • Provide key insights on product quality to resolve consumer complaints and quality issues. Guide team on managing and controlling the Quality aspects of Fragrance oils.
  • Project Management of key strategic projects from inception to manufacturing to monitoring of trends for critical parameters.
  • To carry out Specification design for all Personal Care Products and Raw Materials used by ITC PCPB. Hands on method development using Analytical instruments with specialization in Spectroscopy & Go to expert on NIR Spectroscopy.
  • Data Mining using statistical tools like SPSS, R, Excel on key business projects to arrive at strategic inputs.
  • Strong technical know-how on formulations & manufacturing process of various personal care products.
  • To ensure evaluations of prototypes, stability samples, MR samples as per standard practices and provide key insights.
  • To coordinate with Tech Transfer & Manufacturing team to get CTQ parameters identified and documented in Batch cards.
  • Drive sustainability practices within the personal care product businesses in coordination with stakeholders. Certified practitioner of Life Cycle Assessment using GABi software.
  • Risk Assessment Coordinator for the Business as per ISO 31000.
  • IRCA certified Lead Auditor ISO 9001:2015. Trained Fragrance evaluator & a Scientist member of Essential Oil Association of India
  • Certified ISO/IEC 17025 auditor. Risk Management Coordinator as per ISO 31000 requirements. Deputy EHS Coordinator as per ITC Standard Safety requirements.
  • Expertise in resolving Product quality issues in the cosmetics domain.
  • People Engagement to build a winning team and cross-functional leadership to deliver projects on time is the core soft skill expertise.

Accreditation Officer

National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL)
11.2006 - 12.2007
  • Developed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with government regulations.
  • Monitored all operations for potential security risks and threats.
  • Audits of Testing laboratories in India as per requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 standard.
  • Documentation as per ISO 17025

Project Assistant

Fragrance and Flavour Development Centre (FFDC)
Kannauj
09.2005 - 10.2006
  • Assisted Project Manager in preparing project plans, schedules, and budgets.
  • Organized and maintained project documents and records.
  • Provided administrative support to the project team including scheduling meetings, coordinating travel, ordering supplies.
  • Compiled data from various sources for use in reports or presentations.
  • Sensory, Physico chemical & instrumental analysis of medicinal plant extracts, essential oils, aroma chemicals & Indian attars.
  • Extraction and Distillation of aromatic herbs & oils in lab scale for using in personal care products.
  • Formulating personal care products as per local industry requirements and transferring technology to them

Chemist

Subhash Perfumery Works
Kannauj
05.2002 - 09.2005
  • Performed chemical experiments to develop new products and processes for various industries.
  • Conducted laboratory tests to analyze the properties of compounds, such as pH levels, solubility, and boiling points.
  • Developed protocols for quality control procedures in order to ensure product safety and consistency.
  • Analyzed data from laboratory experiments using statistical methods to verify accuracy and reliability of results.
  • Sensory evaluation of Various Fragrant Chemicals, essential oils used in making personal care products.
  • Extraction and isolation of various medicinal and aromatic plants

Education

Certificate - Business Analytics

Indian Institute of Management
Kozikhode
08.2022

Certificate - Strategic Management

Indian Institute of Management
Kozikhode
08.2021

Master of Science - Chemistry

Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar University
Agra
04.2003

Skills

  • Establishing Procedures
  • Performing Experiments
  • Quality Assessment
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Presentation Preparation
  • Recordkeeping and Documentation
  • Laboratory Instrumentation
  • Quality Assurance
  • Team Leadership
  • Auditing Reports
  • Corrective Action Planning
  • Project Planning
  • Raw Material Analysis
  • Spectrometer Utilization
  • Troubleshooting Techniques
  • Lab Equipment Calibration
  • SAP Systems
  • Specification Development
  • Product Knowledge

Languages

English
First Language
Hindi
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2

Accomplishments

  • Led team to achieve overall INR 75 Lakhs cost savings COGS projects, earning recognition from upper management.
  • Drove 75% improvement in Lead Time through Innovative Analytical Solutions.
  • Promoted from Research Associate to Research Technologist in less than 10 years.

Affiliations

  • Member, Quality Council Federation of India (QCFI).
  • Scientist member of Essential Oil Association of India.

Certification

  • Lead Auditor ISO 9001, BVCPS - 2018
  • Lead Assessor ISO/IEC 17025, NABL - 2007
  • Medical Device QMS as per ISO 13485
  • Liquid Chromatography School - HPLC 2008
  • Statistical Process Control Training - 2007
  • Artificial Intelligence AI for Everyone - 2022
  • Leadership Tips, Tactics and Advice - 2022

Timeline

Research Technologist

ITC Limited
07.2008 - Current

Accreditation Officer

National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL)
11.2006 - 12.2007

Project Assistant

Fragrance and Flavour Development Centre (FFDC)
09.2005 - 10.2006

Chemist

Subhash Perfumery Works
05.2002 - 09.2005

Certificate - Business Analytics

Indian Institute of Management

Certificate - Strategic Management

Indian Institute of Management

Master of Science - Chemistry

Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar University

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