Highlights:1. Expertise in Beverage Industry Quality Assurance: Over 5 years of experience in ensuring the quality and safety of hot-filled beverages, carbonated drinks, and packaged drinking water across renowned brands like Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Masafi. 2. Technical Proficiency: Certified in advanced microbiological analysis, ion chromatography, and various quality control systems, with hands-on expertise in setting up and managing injection molding processes and advanced laboratory equipment. 3. Regulatory Compliance Leadership: Demonstrated excellence in implementing and maintaining compliance with global standards, including HACCP, ISO, FSMS, KORE, and BIS, ensuring flawless audit results and operational efficiency. 4. Recognized Achievements: Earned multiple awards and distinctions, including Employee of the Month (Aujan Coca-Cola) and First Rank in Master’s Degree, for outstanding contributions to quality assurance and academic excellence. 5. Pioneering Quality Initiatives: Successfully led the setup of new manufacturing units, developed integrated pest management strategies, and conducted comprehensive food safety training programs to enhance workplace compliance and culture. 6. Comprehensive Audit Expertise: Spearheaded monthly internal and external warehouse QHSE audits, identifying non-conformities and driving corrective actions to meet and exceed international standards. 7. Certifications & Training Excellence: Holder of multiple certifications, including Highfield Food Safety Level 4, Advanced HACCP, and Fire Safety, reflecting a commitment to continuous learning and industry best practices. 8. Leadership and Mentorship: Proven ability to train and mentor production staff, fostering a culture of quality and operational excellence across multiple teams and organizations.

Skills:HACCP, FSSC, QMS, ISO, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Food Safety, Sensory Analysis, Beverage Product Analysis, Food Safety Audits and Inspections, New Supplier Assessment, Raw Material Analysis, Packing Material Analysis, Non Conforming Product Handling, Corrective and Preventive Actions, Route Cause Analysis, Microbiological Analysis, Water Chemical Analysis, Laboratory Equipment Calibration and upkeep, Ion Chromatographical Water Chemical Analysis, Raw Water Chemical Analysis, Pasteurization Process, Canning Process, Can Seaming, PET Bottle and Glass Bottle Handling, PET & HDPE Resin Quality Analysis, PET Preform & HDPE Closure Analysis, Quality KPI, Customer Complaint Handling, CCP, OPRP Validation and Verification

Goal:1. Enhance Quality Assurance Practices: To leverage my expertise in QA/QC systems and food safety standards to establish and maintain world-class quality assurance frameworks in the beverage and food manufacturing industries. 2. Drive Innovation in Food Safety: To pioneer innovative methods in microbiological and physio-chemical analysis, ensuring the highest standards of food safety and compliance with international regulations. 3. Leadership in Quality Management: To take on leadership roles that allow me to mentor teams, conduct comprehensive audits, and implement cutting-edge quality control processes that enhance product integrity and customer satisfaction. 4. Professional Development: To continually expand my technical skills, certifications, and knowledge in quality management, sustainability, and advanced manufacturing technologies. 5. Contribute Globally: To contribute to the global food and beverage industry by introducing sustainable, efficient, and quality-focused solutions while adhering to international standards like HACCP, ISO, and FSMS.

Membership:None

Certification:1. Food Safety Level 4 - Highfield 2. Advanced HACCP in Manufacturing Unit - Food Safety Works 3. Ion Chromatography; Operations, Maintenance & Troubleshooting - Metrohm 940 Professional IC Vario. 4. Chemical Handling - Midchem Chemicals 5. Fire Safety and First Aid - Safe Fast 6. Halal Awareness - Quality Middle East 7. Microbiology; Advanced Curriculum - Coca-Cola Beverages 8. LMS L1 Certification - PepsiCo Beverages (Food Safety, HSE, Physio-Chemical-Microbiological Analysis of Fruit Beverages, Carbonated Drinks, and Packaged Drinking Water)

Honor:1. Employee of the Month (August 2023) Awarded by Aujan Coca-Cola Beverages Company, Dubai, UAE, for exceptional contributions to Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment (QHSE) initiatives. 2. First Rank in Master’s Degree (2019) Achieved first place in Master’s studies in Food Science from JSS College of Arts, Commerce, and Science, Mysore, India, with a CGPA of 8.35 3. Third Rank in Bachelor’s Degree (2017) Secured third place in Bachelor’s studies in Food Science from JSS College of Arts, Commerce, and Science, Mysore, India, with a CGPA of 9.03

Quality Assurance Specialist 01/2024 - current
Masafi Co. LLC, Masafi, Fujairah United Arab Emirates
Industry: Pasteurized Fruit Beverage, Packaged Drinking Water Manufacturing
At Masafi Co. LLC, I am responsible for overseeing comprehensive quality assurance processes, including raw and packaging material analysis, beverage & water physio-chemical and microbiological analysis, compliance audits, and food safety training. I am instrumental in maintaining production quality for diverse products, from beverages to non-food items like tissues and antibacterial wet wipes.
1.Conducted raw material and packaging material analysis, including supplier assessments and line trials. 2.Performed ion chromatography on water samples using advanced equipment (Metrohm 940 Professional IC Vario). 3.Managed PET preform injection molding processes, contributing to the setup of a new Husky Preform Manufacturing Unit. 4.Oversaw quality testing for facial tissues and wet wipes, including softness, tensile strength, and water absorption tests. 5.Functioned as the Factory Pest Control Officer, implementing Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies. 6.Conducted monthly QMS and QHSE audits for internal processes and external warehouses. 7.Trained production staff on food safety, achieving Highfield Food Safety Level-4 certification.--
QHSE Executive 02/2022 - 01/2024
Aujan Coca-Cola Beverages Company, Dubai, Dubai United Arab Emirates
Industry: Pasteurized Fruit Beverage, Malt Based Carbonated Beverage
In this role, I managed microbiological and physio-chemical quality analysis for finished goods and raw materials. I spearheaded compliance with KORE standards and introduced initiatives that optimized operational safety and quality.
1.Led plant microbiological testing for finished goods, raw materials, and environmental samples. 2.Performed sensory evaluations and ensured operational compliance with KORE standards. 3.Conducted seam view analysis for aluminum cans to ensure proper sealing. 4.Implemented and followed up on non-conformance reports (NCRs) and corrective actions. 5.Trained production teams on GMP, personal hygiene, and quality standards. 6.Received the Employee of the Month award (August 2023) for outstanding contributions to QHSE initiatives.--
QA Executive 08/2021 - 02/2022
Hindustan Foods Limited, Mysore, Karnataka India
Industry: Pasteurized Fruit Beverage, Carbonated Soft Drink
At Hindustan Foods Limited, I was responsible for quality assurance in syrup preparation and production line trials, with a focus on process optimization and lifecycle analysis.
1.Managed beverage batch preparation and sugar filtration processes in the syrup room. 2.Conducted line trials and change management to ensure process improvements. 3.Trained chemists and microbiologists on quality and safety protocols. 4.Reviewed and prepared QA/QC SOPs, and managed pest control activities.--
Quality Assurance Executive 03/2020 - 08/2021
PepsiCo Beverages, Bangalore, Karnataka India
Industry: Carbonated Beverages, Pasteurized Fruit Beverage
At PepsiCo, I led quality control and assurance for carbonated and non-carbonated beverages, focusing on compliance with international standards such as FSSC, BIS, and ISO.
1.Conducted quality analysis of finished goods, raw materials, and packaging materials for PET and glass bottles. 2.Led the setup of a mineral dosing unit for re-mineralization post-RO and carried out long-term studies on the product. 3.Supervised the Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) unit and analyzed water samples for sustainability compliance. 4.Trained staff on GMP, 5S, and food material handling procedures. 5.Conducted food safety audits and implemented corrective actions to address non-conformities.--

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