VISHNUVARDAN K M
Bangalore
Summary
Dynamic Project Support Engineer specializing in the APAC region, bringing extensive experience in delivering third-level technical support for service engineering teams with a focus on equipment troubleshooting. Adept at conducting training for SAT execution and facilitating knowledge transfer during FAT stages. Proven expertise in executing SAT and auditing FAT processes to ensure a seamless project handover.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Support Engineer APAC
Sartorius Stedim India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
11.2023 - Current
- Ensure smooth project handover to local service teams
- Collaborate with project teams on design, commissioning, and FAT
- Oversee system setup, parameterization, and adherence to protocols
- Manage on-site activities: safety standards, progress tracking, and SAT preparations
- Act as technical advisor during SAT, coordinating tests and training local service teams
- Maintain consistent communication with project managers and local service teams
Project Qualification Engineer
Sartorius Stedim India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
03.2020 - 11.2023
- Conduct Commissioning, FAT, SAT, and IOQ for bioprocess equipment
- Identify software issues and recommend improvements
- Ensure compliance with URS, PFD, and Project Execution Plan
- Coordinate cross-functional activities for system qualifications
- Troubleshoot issues, prepare SOPs, and qualification protocols
- Provide post-SAT support and train customers on system operations
Executive- Fermentation
Biocon Limited
Bangalore
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Prepare SOPs, protocols, reports, and requalification planners
- Manage CAPA, biosafety cabinet, and media preparation
- Prepare seed culture and operate fermenters (300L to 30kL) using Delta-V software
- Control, monitor, and troubleshoot fermentation; perform media requisition and batch management in SAP
- Operate autoclaves, BOD incubators, and handle incubatory shakers
- Requalify fermenters, BOD incubators, and autoclaves
Trainee- Fermentation
Biocon Limited
Bangalore
02.2018 - 07.2018
- Media preparation as required for the process
- Performing SIP for Fermenter accessories in Manual control
- Quantitative analysis of Fermented samples
- (WCW, Reducing sugar)
- Data entry of online fermentation parameters using MS Excel
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Biotechnology
Arunai Engineering College
Tiruvannamalai04.2017
Higher Secondary School Education -
Sri Saraswathi Vidyalaya matric Higher Secondary school
Vriddhachalam03.2013
Secondary school Education -
V.E.T Higher Secondary school
Vriddhachalam03.2012
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Power BI
- Python
- ASME BPE
- GDP
- CGMP
- ISPE guidelines
- Data Science
- Microbial cell culture techniques
- Fermenter
- Bioreactors
- Tangential flow filtration
- Depth filtration
Accomplishments
Resolved diafiltration process issue with flow totalizer mismatch at Zoetis Brazil, ensuring accurate buffer tank measurement after extensive troubleshooting efforts.
Projects handled
1) 25 Projects executed including FAT & SAT.
2) SAT executed at South Korea, Germany.
Languages
Tamil
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Timeline
Project Support Engineer APAC
Sartorius Stedim India Pvt Ltd
11.2023 - Current
Project Qualification Engineer
Sartorius Stedim India Pvt Ltd
03.2020 - 11.2023
Executive- Fermentation
Biocon Limited
08.2018 - 03.2020
Trainee- Fermentation
Biocon Limited
02.2018 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Technology - Biotechnology
Arunai Engineering College
Higher Secondary School Education -
Sri Saraswathi Vidyalaya matric Higher Secondary school
Secondary school Education -
V.E.T Higher Secondary school
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