Project Manager

RAMACHANDRAN C G

***/*, *******, ****** ******, Bangur Nagar, Goregaon West, Mumbai 400104 • DOB 31/08/1986

********.******@*****.*** • 096********(M), 022-******** (H)

BIOTECH PROFESSIONAL – MICROBIOLOGY/FOOD TECHNOLOGY

♦ Qualified Biotech Professional with Masters in Biotechnology from RMIT, Australia

♦ Overall experience with solid educational track record in the following areas:

♦ Microbiology

♦ Food Microbiology

♦ Brewing/Beer Research/Wine Research

♦ Grain Technology/Dairy Science

♦ Food Quality Assurance and Food Safety Plans

♦ Strong understanding of multiple techniques like Bacterial Assays, Microbial Assays, Quality Control, Microbial Contamination, Brewing process, Food testing, Fermentation techniques etc

♦ Work effectively in groups and/or independently

♦ Good planning/organizational skills

♦ Ability to critically review and summarize data mandatory

♦ Effective written and verbal communication; technical writing skills

♦ Familiar with Quality Systems Regulations (QSR), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and ISO 9000 standards

Skills:

• Perform experiments to support development of new products

• Assist with the design, execution and documentation of laboratory experiments, organization, technical analysis, and summation of experimental data

• Assist with technical resolution of product information inquiries and complaints

EDUCATION

Masters in Biotechnology– RMIT UNIVERSITY, AUSTRALIA

B.Sc in Biotechnology/Microbiology- SIES, UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI

• Participate in product improvement and enhancement in the lab

• Provide support in preparation of developmental pilot experiments for new products and product improvement formulations

• Maintain accurate and complete R&D records and lab notebooks per GMP, GDP and industry regulatory requirements

LABORATORY EXPERIENCE

• Conducted various experiments that involved testing of different food samples for bacterial, microbial and fungal (moulds and mycotoxins) contamination

• Performed bacteriophage assays, determining total solids in milk and other liquid samples

• Competent in various staining procedures, microbial testing of harmful pathogens, Polymerase Chain Reaction(PCR), Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate(ESR) instrument for free radical analysis

 Became a competent user of PAGE-SDS (Poly Acryl-Amide Gel Electrophoresis) for the detection of redox active proteins and chemiluminometer for detection of Peroxides

 Analysis of yeast brewing cultures, yeast selection and fermentation techniques

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Foster’s Group Ltd are a global premium branded drinks company, delivering beer, wine, spirits and ciders to millions of consumers every day. With a portfolio of over 150 brands, operations on five continents and a history stretching back 160 years, Foster’s is one of the unique companies around. Foster’s is Australia’s leading brewer and the leading winemaker in iconic regions such as South Australia’s Barossa and California’s Napa Valley. They have established themselves amongst the world’s greatest drinks companies.

I was really lucky to be part of such a prestigious organization first as an intern and then as an employee. I got hands on experience working in a modern and industrial laboratory in the company.

Designation: Laboratory Technician (Research and Development)

Duration: March 2009 – September 2009

Key Responsibilities:

 Successfully completed trials which involved substituting the existing animal fining agents with better performing plant fining agents

 Performed trials for commercial production of fusion beers and non-alcohol beers

 Undertook a number of trials for a new beer project which involved observing the effects of pectin concentrations on Ultra Ultra High Gravity fermentation of beer

 Undertook a project which was to observe the effect of kettle hopping or treatment in the kettle using non-hop cone material on the efficiency of finings.

 Worked in a team that was observing the effects of smoke taint grapes on the physical, chemical and sensory characteristics of wine

Aditya Birla Retail Limited (ABRL) is the retail arm of Aditya Birla Group, a USD 28 billion Corporation. The Company ventured into food and grocery retail sector in 2007 with the acquisition of a south based supermarket chain. ABRL provides customers a wide choice of products under its own labels. The objective is to provide quality products at attractive price points to customers. Since quality of the products is of prime importance, stringent quality norms have been set and are followed.

Designation: Microbiologist/Staple Analyst (Research and Development)

Duration: August 2010 – Current

Key Responsibilities:

 Performed physical, chemical analysis of private label food products like staples, instant foods, beverages and personal care products

 Microbiological analysis of instant foods and beverages which involved testing against pathogens

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