
Accomplished Vice President of Operations at Bioplus Lifesciences, adept in strategic planning and fostering organizational development. Spearheaded process optimizations, achieving significant cost savings and enhancing operational efficiency. Proven track record in building strong relationships and implementing innovative technology solutions. Expertise in supply chain oversight and operations oversight, with a flair for nurturing team productivity and collaboration.
Projects handled - Algal fermentation for Omega 3 fatty acids, Xanthines, Antifungals, PEGylated Vitamins, Ketone esters, Recombinant microbial - bio polymers, GLP peptides, vegan alternative proteins and vitamins
Involved in process optimisation of biotech products from R&D to pilot plant.
Setting up of a fermentation pilot facility consisting of fermenters from 5 L to 350 L capacity, associated downstream equipment and utilities.
Successfully completed one biopolymer project by bacterial fermentation for cosmetic industry
Established Enzymatic Biotransformation reaction for intermediates in the manufacture of artificial sweetener
Development of Reverse phase chromatography process for purification of carbohydrates and established at plant scale.
Setting up of fermentation lab for production of omega 3 fatty acids by algal fermentation. Fermenter sizes from 5 KL to 500 L and subsequent scale up to 10 KL fermenters
Process scale up of production of carotenoids by photosynthetic organisms from R&D to plant in open pond cultivation.
Setting up of R&D facility for development of products from marine biotechnology.
Coordinated for enhancing R&D work with technology incubation centre at Spic Bioprocess Lab - Anna University for fermentation and analytical support
Started career in production in downstream purification of enzyme products - proteases and amylases
Shifted to process development - involved in development projects of serratiopeptidase, HMG COA reductase inhibitors- Statins, immunosuppressants and antidiabetic molecules by solid substrate and submerged fermentation
Involved in not upstream, downstream and analytical process development.