Quality Control Food Science

CURRICULUM VITAE

NAME: Geoffrey Turyaija

NATIONALITY: Ugandan

RELIGION: Christian

CONTACT: 078*******

EMAIL: ****************@*****.***

GENDER: Male

MARITAL STATUS: Married

Personal statement

Iam a recent graduate of Makerere University. Iam looking for an opportunity to use my skills and knowledge in a real world settings to optimize production and deliver exceptional services. I believe that my background in Food Science and Technology makes me excel in dynamic environments.

My values include promoting gender equality, upholding integrity, transparency and accountability.

Career objective

To leverage my expertise as a Food Scientist and passion for quality and innovation to drive excellence in food safety, quality and production, while advancing my career in a challenging and rewarding role.

EDUCATION BACK GROUND

INSTITUTION DURATION AWARD

Makerere University 2018 – 2022 Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology

Makerere University 2017 Mature Age Entry Scheme

Certificate

Kabale National Teachers

College

1997 – 1999 Diploma in Secondary

Education(Biology and

Chemistry)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Institution: Uganda Industrial Research Institute (UIRI) Certification of participation:

I participated in a two - day training on Food and Beverage Quality Control which was held at Uganda Industrial Research Institute (UIRI) on 13th – 14th April 2023. Achievements

Skills of quality management and safety of foods.

Skills of marketing of foods with perceived quality suited for the needs of the consumer.

Skills of ensuring favorable conditions of safe foods.

Skills of quality control and quality assurance, food production and processes, package and labeling, storage and distribution in specific consideration of food products.

Skills of value addition of having food products more competing in the market.

Skills of concepts of industry standards and products certifications to meet HACCP, ISO, CODEX and other relevant regulatory standards.

Institution: Makerere University Food Technology Business Incubation Centre Duration: July to September 2021

Roles:

Developing new product formulations, improve existing ones and optimize refining process.

Developing and implementing laboratory tests to support product innovation, such as fortifications and new ingredient trials.

Conducting stability studies to assess the shelf life.

Assisting in the development of prototype for new product and guide their transition from concept to production.

Managing of environmental health and safety standards of food. Institution: Makerere University Food Technology Business Incubation Centre Duration: August – September 2020

Roles:

Conducting comprehensive chemical analysis on raw materials in a process samples and finished products.

Supporting in food product design and formulation of a wide array of food products. Ensuring the food products are of appropriate quality that meet the UNBS standards.

Supporting the pilot plant teams in in product testing and trials. This ensured product was tested before putting them on the market.

Conducting daily analysis of microbial properties of the foods in the unit, ensuring food safety standards were followed critically.

Identifying any deviations in product quality and recommend corrective actions to minimize defects and ensure consistence.

Conducting several analysis including physico-chemical, proximity, microbial and sensory analysis for the development of food products.

Managing the calibration and mentainance of laboratory instruments to ensure accurate and reliable results.

Conducting of regular internal quality audits.

Duration: August to September 2021

Institution: Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute Kabanyoro Duration: June - August 2019

Achievements:

I supported the milking of dairy cows using machines sieved and weighed the milk then sold to buyers.

I supported in temperature determination of dairy cows and also participated in calf management practices.

I supported in crop section in tissue culturing and propagating of crops using different methods.

I participated in pruning, mulching and weeding of crops by using scientific means.

I participated in processing of animal feeds such as hay and silage.

I supported in writing of the farm records.

Disease diagnosis and treatment, dehorning and castration of animals. Teaching

Roles and responsibilities

Managing the science staff performance.

Building team work relationships and were able to carry out plans.

Providing advices and also to lead members.

Making records, progress reports and supervised teaching and learning processes within the department.

Making departmental budgets and resources including up-dating of departmental inventories, textbooks and other student learning materials.

Coordinating activities of the department to the school administration.

Participating in setting, administering and marking internal and external examinations.

Conducting guidance and counselling to learners and carry out child studies and keeping profile for each learner in class.

Core competences

Quality control.

Food analysis.

Research and innovation.

Project management.

New product development.

Food grade compliance.

Environmental control.

Leadership team management.

Documentation and reporting.

LANGUAGES

Language Spoken Written

English Good Good

Runyakitara Good Fair

Luganda Fair Fair

Kiswahili Fair Fair

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

Reading books, listening music, having conversations with people, touring and watching movies.

DECLARATION

I Geoffrey Turyaija do here declare that the information presented on this curriculum vitae is a true description of myself.

REFEREES

1. ASSOC.PROF.YUSUF BYARUHANGA.

Senior Lecturer Makerere University –Uganda

Tel. 077*******

Email. *******@*****.****

2. PROFESSOR IVAN MUKISA

Senior Lecturer Makerere University – Uganda

Tel. 077*******

Email. **********@*****.***

3. PROFESSOR ALEX BASHASHA

Bashasha and Company Advocates

Tel. +256*********

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