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SAMRUDH KUSUMSAVATHI SATHISH

Brisbane

Summary

Master’s candidate in Food Technology with experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Food Safety Management Systems including HACCP and ISO 22000. Expertise in microbiological testing, shelf-life optimization, and audit preparation, contributing to new product development and continuous improvement initiatives. Proven ability to enhance product quality and operational efficiency through effective problem-solving strategies.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager on duty Nando's

Nando's
Brisbane
02.2023 - Current
  • Generated monthly operational performance reports for senior management review.
  • Negotiated contracts and maintained vendor relationships to ensure timely deliveries.
  • Led teams through organizational changes and crisis situations effectively.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly to improve guest satisfaction.

Food Technologist

Grove Juice
QLD
02.2025 - 06.2025
  • Conduct comprehensive QA and QC operations, including pre-operational inspections, shift changeover checks, and equipment calibration verification, to maintain compliance with HACCP, ISO 22000, and GMP standards.
  • Performed shelf-life monitoring, color analysis, Brix and SOP compliance checks to guarantee product consistency.
  • Conducted ATP hygiene testing, environmental swabbing, and microbiological analysis to proactively control contamination.
  • Collected samples for micro and new product development trials to support R&D initiatives.
  • Manage QA documentation, QC paperwork review, and label verification to ensure traceability and compliance with food labeling regulations.
  • Investigated non-conformances, completed Corrective Action Reports, and implemented preventive actions based on Root Cause Analysis.
  • Participated in internal and external audits, ensuring readiness for inspections by customers and regulatory agencies.
  • Provided staff training on GMP and SOP updates to enhance quality awareness across teams.

QA Intern

Nandini Dairy
India
02.2022 - 08.2022
  • Conducted daily checks on pasteurization and packaging to ensure compliance with FSSAI standards and company quality requirements.
  • Tested samples for fat, SNF, acidity, moisture, and microbiological safety to confirm product specifications.
  • Completed pre-operation hygiene checks and validated cleaning-in-place processes to maintain equipment integrity.
  • Calibrated laboratory equipment and maintained accurate QC records for traceability of results.

Education

Master of Food Technology - Food Science And Technology

The University of Queensland
Australia
07-2025

Bachelor of Science - Food Science and Nutrition

University of Mysore
India
01.2021

Skills

  • HACCP implementation
  • GMP and SQF compliance
  • ISO 22000 standards
  • New product formulation
  • Recipe formulation techniques
  • Food processing technologies
  • Food product formulation
  • Quality assurance protocols
  • Packaging and labeling
  • Microbial testing
  • Laboratory information management
  • CIP system validation
  • Audit management
  • Non-conformance resolution
  • Root cause analysis
  • Document control
  • R&D support
  • Proficient in MS Excel and SAP

Affiliations

  • National Level Cricket Player: Demonstrated teamwork, leadership, and high performance under pressure
  • Business course: completed a professional business skills course to complement technical expertise with strategic thinking
  • Community engagement: active participant in food safety awareness programs and industry networking events
  • Passionate home cook: Experiment with innovative recipes that integrate nutrition science and flavor

Timeline

Food Technologist

Grove Juice
02.2025 - 06.2025

Manager on duty Nando's

Nando's
02.2023 - Current

QA Intern

Nandini Dairy
02.2022 - 08.2022

Master of Food Technology - Food Science And Technology

The University of Queensland

Bachelor of Science - Food Science and Nutrition

University of Mysore

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