Senior R&D executive with extensive technical expertise in the food industry. Proficient in new product development, standard operating procedure creation, nutritional analysis, ingredient functionality, and food safety compliance. Recognized for commitment to quality and comprehensive product knowledge, from raw material assessment to market-ready solutions. Effective communicator with experience in public speaking and team training.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior R&D Executive
FOODBEE, Food Technology Consultants
Pune
01.2025 - Current
Led product development for a wide range of categories including RTE spice blends, millet-based snacks, protein bars, instant mixes (soups, smoothies, dhokla, cake, gulab jamun), pickles, and KFC-style fried chicken.
Worked extensively with flavours, oleoresins, food additives, and seasoning blends to develop and customize product profiles.
Conducted GAP analysis audit at a spice manufacturing plant and suggested practical process improvements.
Delivered training sessions on hygiene practices, FSSAI compliance, and documentation requirements for production staff.
Designed and documented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for production and quality assurance.
Prepared nutritional value charts, created label content, and ensured compliance with FSSAI labelling guidelines.
Evaluated and selected the best quality raw materials based on technical and sensory parameters.
Took ownership of difficult product developments—worked continuously for up to two months on challenging formulations until results were achieved.
Performed shelf-life studies, sensory evaluations, and ensured regulatory compliance for all new product launches.
Junior R&D Executive
FOODBEE, Food Technology Consultants
Pune
01.2024 - 12.2024
Assisted in basic product trials and sample preparation in the lab.
Coordinated with ingredient suppliers and distributors across India to gather samples and support cost-effective sourcing.
Gained hands-on exposure to food processing techniques like retort processing, canning, freeze-drying, and dehydration.
Supported senior team members during product tastings, documentation, and daily lab tasks.
Helped with maintaining lab inventory and ensuring ingredients and samples were well organized.
Business Assistant – Family Business, Nashik
Roopraj, Clothing Store
Pune
06.2023 - 11.2023
Assisted in daily operations, customer handling, and inventory planning.
Developed business discipline, client communication skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset.
Education
M.Sc. Biotechnology
KTHM College
Nashik
05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
KTHM College
Nashik
06-2021
Skills
New product development
Standard operating procedures
Nutritional labeling
Compliance audits
Quality assessment
Shelf-life evaluation
Ingredient expertise
Public speaking
Team communication
Process technologies
Problem-solving skills
Languages
Marathi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Certification
FOSTAC's Food Safety Supervisor Training Course on Advanced Manufacturing Under FSSAI
Food Safety and Standards (packaging, labeling, and display)
Internal auditor as per ISO 22000 and Internal Auditor Skill Development as per ISO 19011:2018