Technical Support P O

SAROJ BHATTARAI

P.O. Box ****, *** N Caraway Rd #1433, State University, AR 72467

Email: *****.********@*****.******.*** Phone: +1-870-***-**** LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saroj-bhattarai-22571020b ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Masters in Agriculture (Digital Agriculture) 2024-Present Arkansas State University GPA: 4.0/4.0

Major Courses: GIS Boot camp, Agricultural Statistics, Regenerative Agriculture, Remote Sensing, Environmental Raster Models and Data, Writing and Presentation Tools, & Experimental Design B.Sc. (Agri.) Honors 2017-2021

University of Agriculture Science, Bangalore, India Major Courses: Agronomy, Plant Biotechnology, Agricultural Economics, Entomology, Plant Pathology, Extension, Microbiology, Crop Physiology, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Horticulture, Seed Science & Technology, and Soil Sciences & Agricultural Chemistry. SKILLS

Technical Skills: ArcGIS Pro, Drone Technology, SAS, Remote Sensing, GIS, Crunch It Software Tools: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Earth Pro Agricultural Skills: Soil Sampling, Research Proposal Writing, Gas Evacuation WORK EXPERIENCES

USDA-ARS September 2024 to Present

Greenhouse Gas Sampling: Cleaned, capped, and sealed vials with deionized water and silicone, then evacuated gas as per USDA-ARS protocols.

Soil Sampling: Executed monthly soil sampling in active rice fields to assess nutrient profiles, moisture levels, and overall soil health.

Rice Grinding and Technical Support: Operated and calibrated rice grinding equipment to achieve a 2500 ppm particle size, and provided technical support—biomass processing and sample processing for rice agronomy research under Dr. Arlene Adviento-Borbe.

Namuna Technical Educational Academy 2022- 2024

Worked as a plant science instructor and coordinator to teach agriculture subjects and extension activities in Ajirkot municipality of Nepal.

PUBLICATION

"Drone-The Flying Future of Agriculture" published in Krishi Science Magazine September 10, 2023. krishiscience.co.in/viewfullartical/2933.

ACADEMIC PROJECTS AND REPORT WRITING

Effect of Poultry Manure Application on Biological Parameters of Soil in Corn

Proposed under Dr. Steve Green as part of the Regenerative Agricultural Systems course.

Focused on improving soil health, such as soil organic carbon and microbial biomass.

“Effect of Different Levels of Nitrogen on the Growth and Yield of Soybean (Glycine max, JS 355 variety in 75 sq. m.) using the Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD)”.

Rural Agricultural Work Experience (RAWE) Program.: -Conducted extension work in Sadahalli village, supporting farmers through the transfer of agricultural technology and university research initiatives. INTERNSHIP & TRAININGS

Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), India. 2021

Protein, fat, enzyme, carbohydrate, and molasses analysis

Materials handling, machine operating and process monitoring

Technical & Educational Vocational Training (TVET), Nepal 2022

Leadership, Administration, Presentation, Group Discussion, and Co-ordination

Moreton Bay Regional Council, Australia 2023

Agribusiness Strategies, Agronomy Practices, Virtual Learning, Industry Insights

Doodhpokhari Rural Municipality. 2022

Instruction, Coordination, Apiaries, Greenhouse Cultivation

Crop Production: - Soybean (irrigated), Millet (rainfed) & Organic Cabbage

Irrigation Practices, Precision Agriculture, Organic Farming, Crop Rotation, Cover Crops

Participated in “Canopy Architecture Management in Perennial Commercial Horticulture Crops” webinar organized by College of Horticulture, Bidar (University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot, Karnataka).

Canopy Management, Horticulture Crops, Webinar Participation, Perennial Agriculture 2021 PROFESSIONAL VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Zonal Agricultural Research Unit 2017-2021

Research Experience, Agricultural Practices, Field Studies, Crop Production

All India Science Congress January 2020

Science Congress Participation, Registration Assistance, Event Coordination, Academic Networking

National Service Scheme (NSS) camp 2017-2019

Tree Plantation, Flag Hoisting, Hygiene Promotion, Community Service

Agricultural workshop (Krishi Mela) 2018

Agricultural Workshop, Product Demonstration, Farmer Assistance, Event Coordination AWARDS & FELLOWSHIPS

General Scholarship Scheme by the Embassy of India for entire undergraduate studies. 2017-2021

Merit Based Scholarship for high school 2014-2016

Annual scholarship in high school 8-10 grade for excellent academic progress 2012-2014 CONFERENCES ATTENDED

Southern Soil Health Conference, A-State, Arkansas Nov 2024

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GIS Day Jacksonville, Arkansas Nov 2024

Agribusiness Conference, A-State, Arkansas Feb 2025 LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

Biomedical Responsible Conduct, CITI, Program, A-State 2024-2027

Export Controls, CITI, Program, A-State 2024-2027

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