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Kalyani T S

Surrey,BC

Summary

Detail-oriented and results-driven Quality Assurance and R&D professional with proven experience in ensuring product quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement in manufacturing environments. Skilled in quality control inspections, process validation, product development, and cross-functional collaboration. Strong background in data analysis, documentation, and driving innovations from concept to commercialization. Committed to maintaining high standards, and supporting sustainable product and process improvement.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive R&D & Application

Growcoms Pvt Ltd
08.2022 - 12.2024
  • Project aimed at creating a healthier and unique snack dusting.
  • Formulated diverse seasoning blends to enhance flavor profiles.
  • Participated in the sensory evaluation panel to assess and finalize product quality and acceptability.
  • Conducted market research and analyzed health trends to drive informed product development.
  • Formulated flavors are in demand for soups, sauces, marination, dustings, rubs, and spice blends.
  • I have been a part of the production team to ensure GMP and HACCP implementation.
  • Assisted in production and formula setting.
  • Been a part of sensory panel to conduct sensory evaluation of flavors and seasonings.

Quality Assurance Executive

Maraca Fruits
Muvattupuzha, Kerala
05.2021 - 06.2022
  • Implemented quality assurance protocols for packaging processes.
  • Collaborated with team leaders to devise and implement solutions for issues and non-conformities.
  • Conducted routine pre-operational quality control inspections, and perform quality sampling checks.
  • Trained staff on quality control procedures and best practices.
  • Reviewed documentation to ensure accuracy in quality reporting systems.
  • Monitored storage conditions to maintain product integrity and safety.
  • Performed audits of supplier quality systems to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
  • Maintained communication between different departments to ensure the quality of finished goods and packaged products.
  • Collaborated with R&D teams to establish quality criteria for new products, ensuring design for quality and manufacturability.
  • Tested functionality, performance and compliance of each product against design specifications to maintain strong development standards and high customer satisfaction.
  • Monitored CCPs, other safety protocols of the company, and verified compliance with HACCP.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - BVoc Food Processing Technology

St. Teresa's College
Kerala, India
05.2019

Skills

  • Team coordination
  • Research and development
  • Innovative product strategy
  • Analytical problem-solving
  • Effective communication
  • Candidate sourcing
  • Evaluating interview candidates
  • Customer relationship management
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Project coordination
  • Quality assurance
  • Sensory evaluation
  • HACCP verification
  • Supplier audits
  • Product development
  • GMP compliance
  • Cross-functional communication
  • Operations management
  • Data cataloging, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Timeline

Executive R&D & Application

Growcoms Pvt Ltd
08.2022 - 12.2024

Quality Assurance Executive

Maraca Fruits
05.2021 - 06.2022

Bachelor's Degree - BVoc Food Processing Technology

St. Teresa's College
Kalyani T S