KASHYAP RAVAL
Polymer Chemist
Brantford,ON
Summary
A passionate polymer chemist with 5+ years of proven research of polymerization process and characterization
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Process Engineer
Ingenia Polymers
Brantford, Ontario
06.2022 - Current
- Provided technical assistance to production team when issues arose.
- Conducted root cause analysis to identify, prioritize and eliminate process losses.
- Reviewed processes, identifying areas requiring improvement.
- Analyzed critical line data to make recommendations for improvement.
- Successfully Developed 10 different methods on FTIR and XRF for cost reduction project
- Improved process efficiency by reducing changeover time by 20 mins by modification of SoP and design
- Observe and monitor the safety discipline, 5S and ergonomics in operation
- Working on improving the dust collection efficiency
Technologist Application Development
GSFC
Vadodara, Gujarat
05.2017 - 06.2022
- Literature survey and DOE for developing Nylon 6 grades
- Developed 15 novel Nylon 6 compounded grades by optimization of reactive extrusion process
- Supported plant in process optimization for FDA Nylon 6, food grade packaging and various automotive grades
- Responsible for QA of 35 KTPA of Nylon 6 grades of GSFC
- Prepared technical bulletin and literature for products
- Responsible for IMDS, ISO, Safety and documentation
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Sr. Executive (R&D)
Ineos Styrolution India Ltd.
Vadodara, Gujarat
10.2011 - 05.2017
- Participated in development of a novel grade which got patented globally by Ineos Group
- Polymerization reactions including core shell type polymer synthesis, grafting and surface modification etc.
- Conduct in depth literature survey, DoE and execution followed by interpretation and report preparation
- Developed 20 different polymerization recipes for improving the rubber efficiency, reducing cycle time and rubber exchange global projects
- Analysis of monomer, polymers and compounds using advance facilities DSC, TGA, GC, FTIR etc.
- Drafting of SoA for helping patent attorney in patent filing
- Development of compounded grade customized to cater customer e.g low volatiles, high flow, FDA etc.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
Education
Master of Science - Polymer Technology
Biju Patnaik University of Technology
Bhubaneswar 08.2009 - 10.2011
Post Graduate Diploma - Polymer
CIPET
Ahmedabad 08.2007 - 01.2008
Skills
Regulatory standards
Timeline
Process Engineer
Ingenia Polymers
06.2022 - Current
Technologist Application Development
GSFC
05.2017 - 06.2022
Sr. Executive (R&D)
Ineos Styrolution India Ltd.
10.2011 - 05.2017
Master of Science - Polymer Technology
Biju Patnaik University of Technology
08.2009 - 10.2011
Post Graduate Diploma - Polymer
CIPET
08.2007 - 01.2008
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