Amanda Mangalathil
Highland
Summary
Healthcare professional committed to delivering compassionate care and supporting patient needs. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with medical staff and adapt to dynamic healthcare environments. Reliable team player focused on achieving optimal patient outcomes through empathetic care and attention to detail.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food Product Development Technologist
Freshrealm
San Clemente, California
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Developed and scaled up nutritionally tailored refrigerated meals (keto, paleo, and other specialized diets), emphasizing consumer health, dietary balance, and convenience.
- Created and optimized recipes from benchtop to commercialization, ensuring nutritional accuracy using Genesis software, with formulations designed to meet specific dietary requirements.
- Conducted shelf-life testing and stability studies, implementing stringent quality-control systems to maximize product safety, freshness, and microbiological stability — experience directly relevant to supplement stability and shelf-life validation.
- Collaborated with QA and production teams in a highly regulated facility, gaining exposure to rigorous food safety and compliance standards.
NPD Technologist
Licious
Bangalore, Karnataka
06.2018 - 12.2021
- Transformed an unorganized meat industry in India into a state-of-the-art processing system by introducing modern temperature control, microbial safety protocols, and MAP (modified atmosphere packaging) — ensuring product safety, extended shelf-life, and regulatory compliance.
- Spearheaded the development of ready-to-eat meat spreads containing poultry and seafood chunks, pioneering a new product category in the Indian market and ensuring both taste appeal and microbiological safety.
- Collaborated with Michelin-star chefs to translate culinary innovation into scalable, safe, and commercially viable products — blending culinary artistry with rigorous food science principles.
- Led product development of international-style meats, including German bratwurst and beef jerky, introducing global innovations to the Indian market through adaptation of American studies and methodologies.
- Served as Head of Sensory Science, designing and leading sensory evaluation programs (triangle tests, discrimination tests, descriptive analysis).
- Trained panelists to systematically evaluate flavor, aroma, and texture, enabling data-driven product optimization.
- Oversaw cross-functional collaboration between R&D, QA, and production, ensuring stringent microbial load reduction while maintaining product quality and consumer satisfaction.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex, high-risk raw materials (poultry, seafood, meat) with uncompromising focus on safety, compliance, and innovation — directly translatable to supplement and vitamin development environments.
Food Scientist
Confidential Company
Bengaluru
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Developed and launched cold brew tea with a 6-month shelf life.
- Worked on formulation and production processes, ensuring large-scale feasibility.
- Conducted microbial stability studies to optimize product safety.
- Performed costing, developed suitable packaging.
- Helped in market launch of the product and marketing.
Education
Certificate - CNA
Los Angeles Skills Academy
Los Angeles, CA07-2025
Master of Science (M.S.) - Food Science
North Dakota State University
Fargo, North Dakota05-2024
Master of Science (M.S.) - Food Science
Sant Longwal Institute of Engineering & Technology
Sangrur, Punjab05-2016
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Food Science
Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences
Allahabad, Uttar PradeshSkills
- Bathing assistance
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
- Feeding assistance
- Basic life support
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- End-of-life care
- Compassionate communication
- Patient transfers
- Emotional support
- Complex Problem-solving
- Emergency response
- Clinical documentation
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Timeline
Food Product Development Technologist
Freshrealm
06.2023 - 07.2024
Food Scientist
Confidential Company
08.2018 - 08.2019
NPD Technologist
Licious
06.2018 - 12.2021
Certificate - CNA
Los Angeles Skills Academy
Master of Science (M.S.) - Food Science
North Dakota State University
Master of Science (M.S.) - Food Science
Sant Longwal Institute of Engineering & Technology
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Food Science
Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences