Naga Babu Kunapareddi

I am a results-driven Process Engineer with a strong foundation in chemical processes and process safety, supported by a robust academic background and hands-on industry experience. My expertise lies in fundamental engineering tasks, including Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) creation, design and scale-up calculations, and process optimization. My track record includes notable achievements in improving operational efficiency, enhancing capacity, and elevating product quality standards.

I hold a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification from Grey campus, further underscoring my commitment to excellence and process improvement. Proficient in various technical tools, I am adept at utilizing software such as AutoCAD P&ID, Chemcad, Matlab, and DWISM to support project execution and analysis. My professional ethos revolves around delivering impactful results through meticulous analysis, strategic planning, and collaborative problem-solving.

• Effectively obtained a high-purity solvents (99.9%) like methanol, acetone, toluene, pyridine, etc which are byproduct of a pharmaceutical manufacturing process by executing a meticulous distillation process. This involved employing a systematic methodology to adjust critical process parameters such as temperature, pressure, time, and torque.
• Achieved desired steam temperatures by introducing PID controllers for recovering the pyridine solvent having high B.P with negligible vapor loss.
• I successfully achieved the target steam temperatures by implementing PID controllers in the solvent recovery process, specifically for the extraction of high boiling point pyridine solvent, while minimizing vapor loss. This accomplishment demonstrates my adeptness in applying advanced control strategies to optimize solvent recovery operations.
• As a Process Engineer at Neuland Laboratories, I achieved the specified crystal size requirements mandated by our vendors and clients for a particular drug. This accomplishment was realized through a systematic approach involving rigorous and continuous experimentation across laboratory, pilot, and plant scales. Key variables manipulated during crystallization processes included dissolution temperatures, transfer speed of the clear solution to the crystallizer, cooling temperatures and duration, as well as torque adjustments of the agitator. Additionally, precise calibration of utility pressures and temperatures ensured uniform cooling throughout the process. This experience highlights my proficiency in optimizing crystallization processes to meet exacting industry standards.
• I played a pivotal role in achieving target yields for specific drugs by maintaining vigilant oversight of process unit operations. This involved continuous monitoring to detect and mitigate any deviations from established protocols. Additionally, I actively engaged in troubleshooting efforts to address challenges encountered by chemists during the execution of unit operations. My contributions underscored a commitment to ensuring process integrity and optimizing production outcomes.

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Grey Campus
• Project Management
• Product management certification in LinkedIn learning
• AutoCAD