ABILASH NALAGATLA
Cambridge,ON
Summary
A dedicated professional with a passion for agricultural sciences. Significant experience studying agriculture, both in India and overseas. Proven ability to research and provide accurate, thorough reporting. Confidently contributing and presenting new initiatives in a team environment, and willing to adapt and take on additional responsibilities as required. Also experienced in sales management, with the ability to work with different parties in the supply chain to increase revenue streams and profits. Adept at monitoring growing conditions, maintaining advanced greenhouse systems, and ensuring high-quality produce through sustainable farming practices. Strong leadership skills and commitment to operational excellence, ready to contribute to innovative, environmentally friendly food production.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager/Operator Hydroponic Farm
NRLP ENTERPRISES HYDROPONIC FARM
, India
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Developed and implemented innovative farming techniques.
- Managed all aspects of farm operations, including crop management, resource allocation, and sustainability practices.
- Ensured high productivity and quality yields through effective monitoring and maintenance.
- Experienced in maintaining and troubleshooting advanced greenhouse equipment and semi and automated systems.
- Proficient in developing and implementing IPM strategies to control pests and maintain crop health.
- Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to improve crop performance and yield.
Area Sales Manager
JUBILANT LIFE SCIENCES
Vijayawada, AP
11.2016 - 03.2018
- Worked in Sales under the guidance of the Regional Sales Manager.
- Creating and executing a territory business plan focused on generating sales.
- Working with distributors to establish sales chains.
- Making presentations and providing product demonstrations and training.
- Year to date sales analysis.
Intern
Jubilant Life Science Pvt Ltd
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Data Collection of Imports and Exports of Feed Additives & supplements under the guidance of the Head of Marketing.
Intern
Sridhar Nursery Gardens
05.2016 - 07.2016
- Working with the team to plant, cultivate, fertilize, water and spray ornamental plants, shrubs, trees, hedges and eradication work by using pesticides/insecticides to protect the saplings from diseases.
Education
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA - Food Safety And Quality Assurance
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Cambridge, ON01-2025
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA - Agribusiness Management
Conestoga Campus
Cambridge, ON08-2024
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA - Agricultural Sciences
Lincoln University
Lincoln,New Zealand 12-2020
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Agriculture & Food Business
Amity University
India05-2017
Skills
- Hydroponic system design and maintenance (NFT)
- Nutrient solution preparation and pH/EC monitoring
- Climate control and environmental monitoring (temperature, humidity, CO₂)
- Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- Crop scheduling and yield optimization
- Greenhouse automation systems
- Irrigation system management
- Organic and sustainable farming practices
- Soil health and fertility management
- Seed germination and plant propagation
- Data collection and crop performance analysis
- Resource optimization (water, nutrients, energy)
- Troubleshooting plant health issues
- Quality control and post-harvest handling
- Inventory and supply chain management
- Record keeping and compliance (GAP, HACCP)
Accomplishments
- Publication, Agricon 2016, 1st National Agricultural Research & Innovation Conference on 'Balanced Fertilization: A Key to Food Security and Environmental Sustainability'. Amity University – Abstract of the Research paper published in the Abstract Book – Agricon 2016. Received the Best Presenter Award in Agricon 2016. Received 3rd Prize for Poster Presentation in Agricon 2016.
- Student Coordinator, Industry Academia Meet, Amity University, Organized the event along with co-members aiming to build relationships between industry and the Institute. Learned how to manage Hospitality of Industry Professionals, Finance and Event Management.
- Member Core Committee / Student Coordinator, Human Value Quarter, Amity University, Coordinated inter-institutional events along with co-members. Designed posters and brochures for publicizing events.
Hobbies and Interests
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Travel
- Spanish
- Lifelong Learning
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Manager/Operator Hydroponic Farm
NRLP ENTERPRISES HYDROPONIC FARM
01.2021 - 01.2023
Area Sales Manager
JUBILANT LIFE SCIENCES
11.2016 - 03.2018
Intern
Sridhar Nursery Gardens
05.2016 - 07.2016
Intern
Jubilant Life Science Pvt Ltd
01.2016 - 12.2016
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA - Food Safety And Quality Assurance
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA - Agribusiness Management
Conestoga Campus
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA - Agricultural Sciences
Lincoln University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Agriculture & Food Business
Amity University
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