YATHA SHARMA

Phone: +91-858******* Email: ac2fs1@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

Highly motivated recent chemical & biological engineering graduate with excellent academic record and research experience in wastewater management. Trained in rig commissioning and process designing with basic knowledge of Arduino-based sensors and computational tools

KEY SKILLS

Adept in MS Office tools

Dedicated self-learner

Strong research and analytical abilities

Effective strategic planning

Trained in troubleshooting technical performance issues

Efficient in handling deadline pressures

Strong critical thinking, problem solving and creativity skills

Keen eye for details

Excellent communication, interpersonal and organization skills

Impressive presentation skills

Constructive team coordination, leadership and management

Languages – English & Hindi (Proficient); Spanish (Novice)

Programs – Python, Arduino, MATLAB, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel

EDUCATION

Master of Science (MSc): Biological & Bioprocess Engineering (Sep 2015 – Aug 2016)

The University of Sheffield – Sheffield, England

Achievements:

One of the top two scorers of the batch with Distinction

Recipient of the 'Best Poster Presentation' and 'Best Research Project' Awards in the Department

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech): Biotechnology (July 2011 – July 2015)

Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) - Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India

Achievements:

Awarded Merit Scholarship for 3 consecutive years (GPA 3.7)

ACTIVITIES

Committee Member: The Electronics Club (TEC)

Managed and co-coordinated techno-related seminars, tutorials and events

Majorly active in public relations department

Assisted a Project on ‘Micro-Controller Robotic Arm (MCRA) for application in Prosthesis of amputees’

Committee Member: The Fine Arts Club

Volunteer: Make a Difference (MAD) Society, and Juvenile Care

Coordinator: Publicity & Marketing Team, Riviera’14 (College cultural fest), and VIT Biosummit’14 (Industrial Conference)

YATHA SHARMA Phone: +91-858******* Email: ac2fs1@r.postjobfree.com

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RELEVANT ENGINEERING PROJECTS

Research Project

The University of Sheffield – Sheffield, England

Industrial Partner – Viridor

Project – Heavy metal ion uptake of processed leachate via selectively targeted microbial algal communities

Responsibilities:

Conducted dynamic studies on microbubble-aided selective ammonia stripping of leachate and heavy metal ion uptake by targeted microbial algal consortia

Commissioned the HX-Rig

Constructed mind maps, process schematics (P&ID and PFD) and factorial designs for logical & organized process operation

Devised a contingency plan to identify and recover the system disruptions, and bridge the gaps in planning

Achievements:

Improved ammonia stripping efficiency of microbubbles to 97.7%

Reduced operational time and energy demands by 50% and 42% respectively, enhanced processing efficiency by 99%

Awarded the ‘Best Poster Presentation’ & 'Best Research Project' prizes for the research

Process Design

The University of Sheffield – Sheffield, England

Responsibilities:

Led 3-person team to develop a plan for production of monoclonal antibody IgG1 for arthritis treatment

Designed a process map for different stages of production

Prepared budget for the plant setup and operation

Suggested prospective (more economical) alternatives with improved product quality

Constructed process flow sheet with mass balance calculations for each production stage

Achievements:

Appreciated for expressive presentation skills and contribution of ingenious ideas to the project

Scored top grades in the subject

Industry led enterprising project

The University of Sheffield – Sheffield, England

Role – Technical Consultant

Industry – Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies

Responsibilities:

Collaborated with a team of 4 peers to propose feasible corrective action plans for a hypothetical problem concerning ‘Mycoplasma contamination in MAb production plant’ of the company

Presented a 15 page Analytical business report elaborating the time-specific strategies with associated cost and ethical implications

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