Venkanna Sapavat
Chemical Engineer
Bengaluru
Summary
Dynamic process engineering professional with a proven track record at Biocon Limited, excelling in process optimization and continuous improvement. Skilled in equipment handling and technical reporting, I successfully enhanced at plant scale efficiency while fostering cross-functional collaboration. Adept at problem-solving, I drive impactful results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Technology Transfer in Semi Synthetic Products
Biocon Limited
07.2024 - Current
- Employed in Semi Synthetic Downstream products as Deputy Manager.
- Responsibilities: Continuous improvement at Plant scale, Product development from R&D to commercial , Process optimization, Process Hazard Analysis,Engineering drawings like PFD, P&ID, Process Design basics.
- Working in continuous improvement at Plant scale.
- Equipment’s handled: Hydrophobic Interaction chromatography, Nano Filtration, Micro Filtration, Decanter, Wiped Film evaporator, Asymmetric Rotary Disc contact.
- Calculations: Pressure drop, Pump capacity, Power dissipation per unit mass, WFE time calculation, Process Basic calculations, process engineering calculations(line sizing, pump hydraulics, equipment sizing),Pump head calculations.
- Coordinated project timelines and schedules for various initiatives.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support project goals.
- Assisted in creating and managing project documentation and reports.
- Evaluated current processes and procedures and made recommendations for improvement.
Operational Excellence
Aurobindo
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Employed in Operational excellence as Deputy Manager.
- Worked in brown field project for capacity enhancement in Plant.
- Worked on OOS by associating with R&D, QA and QC using tools: 5 Why’s, FMEA and Fish Bone diagram.
- Water Balance system.
- Elimination of Drums and Replacement of condenser capacities.
Process Engineering Sceintist
Dr Reddy’s Laboratories
07.2020 - 09.2023
- Employed in Process development scientist as Assistant Manager.
- Responsibilities: Product development from small scale to Commercial scale, continuous improvement.
- Established a modified process by associating with R&D team.
- Calculations: Power dissipation per unit mass, pump capacity, Distillation time, Pressure drop, Reaction calorimeter study, Powder safety studies, Differential scanning calorimeter study.
- Software tools: Dynochem, PAT Tools(FBRM, PVM, React IR).
- Worked in Concurrent pilot Plant and recommended the optimized process to overcome the risks before commercial batches execution. Preparation of Technical report for batches executed in CPP with recommendations in Plant scale.
- Equipments handled: Spray drying, ANFD, Reactors, PNF, ATFD, Rising Film evaporator, Falling film evaporator, RCVD, RPF.
- Conducted experiments to analyze chemical properties and interactions.
- Prepared samples and maintained laboratory equipment for testing procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to develop research methodologies and protocols.
Education
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
CPE Tech
02.2024
Bachelors of Technology - Chemical Engineering
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY TIRUCHIRAPALLI
Tamil Nadu06.2020
Production of Liquid Nitrogen
TAIYO NIPPON SANSO
03.2018
Method For The Production of Carbon Nano Tubes
National Institute of Technology Tiruchirapalli
12.2018
Skills
Process optimization
Timeline
Technology Transfer in Semi Synthetic Products
Biocon Limited
07.2024 - Current
Operational Excellence
Aurobindo
09.2023 - 06.2024
Process Engineering Sceintist
Dr Reddy’s Laboratories
07.2020 - 09.2023
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
CPE Tech
Bachelors of Technology - Chemical Engineering
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY TIRUCHIRAPALLI
Production of Liquid Nitrogen
TAIYO NIPPON SANSO
Method For The Production of Carbon Nano Tubes
National Institute of Technology Tiruchirapalli