SANOLI PERERA

No. */C, “Ave Maria”, New Road,

Wennappuwa, Sri Lanka.

adm8ax@r.postjobfree.com

+947********

PROFILE

I am extremely impassioned to

move with and face the

challenges in the field of food

science. I have proven my skills in

researching and I love seeking

challenging opportunities.

SOFTWARE

SAS, Minitab, MS Office

SKILLS

Strong Interpersonal and

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Language skills:

Sinhala & English (proficient)

Tamil (reading & writing)

EXTRA-CURRICULAR

Member of Sabaragamuwa University

Food Science & Technology

Association (SUFSTA) 2014- 2018

Member of School Senior Prefect

Board (2008-2009)

Member of School Western Band

Final year Research conducted at CAADDR (Microbiology Laboratory in Center for Aquatic Animal Disease Diagnosis and Research ), Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (Sept 2017- March 2018)

• Recovery and characterization of proteins from black soldier fly

(Hermetia illucens) larvae

Job training under the “Job Skills Development Programme for School Leavers” In Bank of Ceylon, Sri Lanka (2011/2012 – 6 months) PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Research & Development Executive – HVA Foods PLC, Colombo, Sri Lanka – (March 2021 – Present)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Research & Development Executive – Renuka Agri Foods PLC, Wathupitiwala, Sri Lanka – 2 Years (February 2019 – February 2021)

Job role:

• Perform laboratory analysis (physical, chemical & sensory) on R & D sample ingredients/ products.

• Prepare complete detailed reports on analysis, experiments and projects.

• Perform statistical analysis from data. Develop conclusions/ recommendations.

• Product formulation as directed by marketing.

• Perform R&D technical Trials

• Evaluate ingredients/ products and ensure that regulatory & safety specifications are met.

• Set ingredient/ product specifications and final formulation.

• Document formula calculation, process and ingredient requirements.

• New product development (NPD) and carrying out initial production runs at technology transferring.

• Perform product shelf-life studies on NPD.

• Provide technical expertise in plant operational issues.

• Oversee R & D administrative function.

PROFICIENT AT

Product Development

Food engineering

Food microbiology

Food quality and safety

Food analysis

Sensory evaluation

Dairy science

Food chemistry

Meat science

Food preservation

Human nutrition

Grain technology

Food packaging

NON-RELATED REFEREES

Mr. A. L. C. J. Liyanage

Senior Lecturer,

Head of the Department,

Department of Food Science

and Technology,

Faculty of Applied sciences,

Sabaragamuwa University of Sri

Lanka Belihuloya.

Telephone:+94(0)453454514

+94(0) 775328854

Dr. H. R. N. Jinadasa

Senior Lecturer in Microbiology,

Department of Veterinary

Pathobiology,

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine &

Animal Science,

University of Peradeniya.

Telephone: +94(0) 713045199

E-mail: adm8ax@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Bsc (sp) Food Science and Technology

Faculty of Applied Sciences,

Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (2012/2013)

FGPA -3.26 (Second Class Lower Division)

General Certificate of A/L – 2012

Holy Family Convent, Wennappuwa, Sri Lanka – Biological sciences (2B, 1C)

General Certificate of O/L – 2007

Holy Family Convent, Wennappuwa, Sri Lanka -(10A)

RESEARCH & PROJECTS

Recovery and characterization of proteins from black soldier fly

(Hermetia illucens) larvae: an insect-based biorefinery for the valorization of fruit processing industry waste

Valorization of fruit peel residues by the recovery of pectin

(Optimization of pectin extraction by using RSM)

Nutritional and dietary assessment of school children in grade 10 and 11 in selected schools in urban, rural and estate sectors in sabaragamuwa province, Sri Lanka

Study on the Time-Temperature behavior (freezing curves) in blast frozen fish, meat and rice products for different product developments.

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