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SOWJANYA LAKKOJU

SOWJANYA LAKKOJU

HYDERABAD

Summary

Experienced Food Technologist with a 12+years demonstrated history of working in the food & beverages & nutraceutical industry, leading innovation from concept to commercialization. Based in Hyderabad, I specialize in product development, clinical research, and large-scale nutritional studies, combining technical expertise with strategic leadership.

As a Senior Researcher and R&D professional, I’ve successfully directed multidisciplinary teams in developing functional foods, dietary supplements, and evidence-based nutraceutical formulations. My focus lies in translating scientific insights into market-ready, regulatory-compliant, and consumer-trusted health solutions.

With a passion for science-driven nutrition and sustainable innovation, I aim to build strong product portfolios that redefine wellness through research, technology, and purpose.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Director & CRDO

LASARKAALI LIFE SCIENCES PVT LTD
HYDERABAD
01.2023 - Current

Drove end-to-end strategy execution and compliance for clinical research and nutraceutical development.

  • Led design and execution of clinical studies ensuring regulatory and ethical compliance.
  • Managed cross-functional teams to align R&D innovation with business commercialization goals.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals and research institutions to enhance product efficacy.
  • Oversaw protocol development, data analysis, and substantiation of product claims in gut health.
  • Ensured scientifically backed products reached the market safely and effectively.
  • Translated scientific concepts into validated market-ready nutraceuticals with a focus on dental nutrition.
  • Published 13 journal articles, including contributions to PubMed.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.

OFFICER -QA,R&D

BAMBINO AGRO INDUSTRIES
05.2014 - Current
  • Products developed: Development of Quik eat variants like Upma, Pongal, Poha, Dal chawal, Pulav just add boiling water.

FORMULATION MANAGER

HERITAGE FOODS LTD.
HYDERABAD
02.2022 - 01.2023
  • Cost Effective Formulations.
  • Development of Non-Dairy products like Millet Idly, Millet Dosa, Millet Kichdi, Oats upma, Health mix.
  • Development of Dairy Products - Coffee, milk Shakes, Whey drinks, Chocolate peda, Paneer.

GM-OPERATIONS

KR FOODS
HYDERABAD
10.2021 - 02.2022
  • Complete End to End plant establishment as per ISO & USFDA standards.
  • Plant standardisation.
  • Dealt with multiple brands - orange figs, The happiness co., Something good.

QA,PD MANAGER

SOMETHING GOOD LIFESTYLE LLP
09.2019 - 09.2021
  • Products developed: Nutri Bars (Multigrain Bar, Rich Fruit Bar, Fruit N Nut Bar), Extrusion snacks tomato buttons, pudina sticks, cheese rings, barbeque bites.

AM-NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

TIMIOS
05.2016 - 08.2019
  • New Products Developed - Development of multigrain Snacks, Melts, Energy bars, mini oaty bites, Zookers, Pancake mixes, Breakfast cereals 100% natural for kids.

Education

Ph.D. - Food Technology

Vikranth University
Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
04-2026

M.Tech - Food Technology

University college of technology
Hyderabad

B.Tech - Food Technology

ANGRAU
Bapatla

Intermediate - Bi.P.C

Sri chaitanya junior kalasala

SSC -

National high school

Skills

  • Clinical research
  • Clinical trial management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Project management
  • Data analysis
  • Nutraceutical development
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Handling CRO & CRA
  • MOCA CERTIFIED ANALYST
  • Oncology nutrition certified
  • IWSA member
  • University guest lecturer

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 03/17/93
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Marital Status: Married

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Telugu
  • English
  • Hindi

Certificates And Achievements

  • ISO 9001:2015 QMS - LEAD AUDITOR.
  • Super taster - Sensory panelist - by Tag taste India.

Accomplishments

Speaker at Nutrigina national conference-2025 by Madina PG & Degree college for womens

Timeline

Director & CRDO

LASARKAALI LIFE SCIENCES PVT LTD
01.2023 - Current

FORMULATION MANAGER

HERITAGE FOODS LTD.
02.2022 - 01.2023

GM-OPERATIONS

KR FOODS
10.2021 - 02.2022

QA,PD MANAGER

SOMETHING GOOD LIFESTYLE LLP
09.2019 - 09.2021

AM-NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

TIMIOS
05.2016 - 08.2019

OFFICER -QA,R&D

BAMBINO AGRO INDUSTRIES
05.2014 - Current

Ph.D. - Food Technology

Vikranth University

M.Tech - Food Technology

University college of technology

B.Tech - Food Technology

ANGRAU

Intermediate - Bi.P.C

Sri chaitanya junior kalasala

SSC -

National high school
SOWJANYA LAKKOJU