PRASHANTH KUMAR
Sydney,NSW
Summary
An enthusiastic and capable professional combining a strong background in the Quality Assurance environment. A passionate Masters graduate expertised in Food science and technology who is able to apply working knowledge on HACCP and BRC. A natural leader and strong team player who possesses excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate concisely at all levels.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
QA (Quality Assurance) Officer
Taiko Foods Ltd.
06.2022 - 04.2024
- Work with QC team leader and other technicians to ensure that planned duties, checks and Audits are conducted on time
- Monitor and report non-conformances with customer and company standards (product quality, packaging, food safety, hygiene, documentation, traceability, best practice and dress code)
- Conduct periodic audits in line with planned assessments and dealing with the customer complaints along with RCA (Root cause analysis)
- Conduct GMP's and ensure that relevant QC documentation and databases are updated and maintained
- Micro-sampling and Allergen verification/validation tests.
- Developed training programs for employees to enhance their understanding of quality assurance principles and practices.
QA (Quality Assurance) Operative
Noble Foods Ltd.
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Daily GMP Audits and raising Non-conformances along with Root cause analysis
- Dealing with the customer complaints and investigations
- Effectively multi-tasked and prioritized tasks according to need
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem solving activities to support team work.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
Research Fellow
World Vegetable Center
12.2018 - 06.2019
- Worked on research project entitled 'Studying the effect of different colored net house conditions on the life-table parameters of diamondback moth in broccoli'
- Computed complex statistical analyses and interpreted the data using SAS software
- Published research outcome on a reputed International Journal.
Education
M.Sc Agri-food technology with Professional practice -
University of Lincoln
United Kingdom02.2022
Master of Science - Agriculture
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
India11.2019
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
India05.2017
Skills
- Leadership and teamwork
- Effective time management
- Effective communication
- Quality Management Systems
- ISO standards knowledge
- Internal Audits
Accomplishments
- Secured Certificate of distinction at Drum Kit Grade 8 Examination by Trinity Music College, London, 12/2020
- Awarded fully-funded scholarship by Planning and budgeting committee, Ministry of higher education, Israel government for summer research internship at Ben gurion University, 07/2019
- Awarded fully-funded fellowship to pursue Masters research at World Vegetable Center by Taiwan government, 06/2019
Technicalskillsandknowledge
- Microsoft Office
- SAS and SPSS statistical tool
- Food safety and hygiene
- Root cause analysis
- Food Allergens
- HACCP and BRC
- Internal audits and traceability
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Tamil
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
QA (Quality Assurance) Officer
Taiko Foods Ltd.
06.2022 - 04.2024
QA (Quality Assurance) Operative
Noble Foods Ltd.
03.2022 - 05.2022
Research Fellow
World Vegetable Center
12.2018 - 06.2019
M.Sc Agri-food technology with Professional practice -
University of Lincoln
Master of Science - Agriculture
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
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