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Shraddha Chaudhary

Pune

Summary

Results-oriented professional with 8 years of experience in the pulp and paper products industry. Proven track record in research, product development, process automation, optimization, chemistry, and manufacturing. Successfully managed multiple projects, specializing in new product development, molded products, and industry automation. Passionate about environmental sustainability, and dedicated to contributing to sustainable product development. Seeking an opportunity to leverage my knowledge and experience to drive innovation and foster growth.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Manager - Customer Success Digital

Haber
Pune
02.2022 - Current
  • Led process automation projects for paper applications, enhancing Strength, Retention & Drainage, Refining , Size press and Bleaching
  • Developed and deployed AI-based prediction models for critical paper machine applications.
  • Coordinated with customers during model deployment and executed successful on-site plant trials.
  • Analyzed model performance to identify improvements and optimize accuracy through tuning.
  • Executed bleach chemical optimization project in CTMP pulp mill, reducing brightness variation and off-spec production.
  • Collaborated with Product and Data Science teams to create solution documents and develop generic ANN-based models for paper applications
  • Contributed to Fiber Morphology Analyzer development by mapping applications in the paper industry and supporting lab trials.
  • Developed real-time models to predict post-ODL Kappa number, optimizing chemical consumption in bleaching stage.

Mold Innovation - Head

Yash Pakka Limited
Ayodhya
07.2019 - 01.2022
  • Managed Technical Services while coordinating customer support for requirements, developments, queries, and complaints.
  • Oversaw certification and test report process for bagasse-based products, ensuring compliance with OK Home Compost, USFDA, and BPI standards.
  • Led project to develop new molded delivery containers, enhancing sturdiness and reducing sogginess through wet end chemistry optimizations.
  • Directly involved in production trials, collaborating with customers to validate product performance at their locations.
  • Optimized wet end processes for furnish and fluorochemical consumption, improving efficiency and achieving cost savings.
  • Enhanced drainage rate and moisture variation in final products, boosting machine productivity and quality.
  • Implemented light weighting strategies to reduce costs while maintaining specified strength properties.

Executive Assistant

Ballarpur Industries
Yamunanagar
07.2017 - 06.2019
  • Conducted lab trials and participated in plant trials for specialty paper products, including cup stock, greaseproof paper, straw paper, wedding cards, and laminate base.
  • Analyzed the impact of optical brightening agents (OBAs) and dyes.
  • Assisted in the development of new shades of colored paper based on market requirements.

Intern Trainee

Century Pulp and Paper
Lalkuan
02.2017 - 06.2017
  • Worked on project titled "Improvement in Quality of Facial Tissue."
  • Enhanced the bulk and softness of facial tissue by conducting comprehensive studies on various factors, including Furnish, bleaching, coating and release chemicals, creep ratio, and blade angle.

Education

MSc - Pulp & Paper Technology

Forest Research Institute
07.2017

BSc (Hons) - Chemistry

Delhi University
07.2013

Skills

  • Pulp & Paper Technology
  • Communication
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Project management
  • IT Skills

Certification

Life Cycle Assessment, Confederation of Indian Industry

References

  • Jagdeep Hira, Pakka Impact, +91 82998 13793
  • Aakansha Singh Sengar, VTT Finland, +91 75792 82076
  • Shamim Ahmed, Asia Pulp & Paper Indonesia, +91 94168 92553

Awards

  • Above and Beyond Award, Haber, 2023
  • 1st Runner-up, IPPTA Zonal Seminar: AI Revolutionizing Paper Mills for Optimization & Sustainability

Timeline

Assistant Manager - Customer Success Digital

Haber
02.2022 - Current

Mold Innovation - Head

Yash Pakka Limited
07.2019 - 01.2022

Executive Assistant

Ballarpur Industries
07.2017 - 06.2019

Intern Trainee

Century Pulp and Paper
02.2017 - 06.2017

MSc - Pulp & Paper Technology

Forest Research Institute

BSc (Hons) - Chemistry

Delhi University

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