Operations Manager

• Sep 2021 - Present

Senior Vice President Of Technology

• Mar 2020 - Apr 2022

Leveraging artificial intelligence for food security Leveraging artificial intelligence for food security

Researcher III

• Mar 2018 - Dec 2018

Microwave assisted thermal sterilization (MATS), microwave assisted thermal pasteurization (MAPS), ready to eat meals product formulation, food safety. Microwave assisted thermal sterilization (MATS), microwave assisted thermal pasteurization (MAPS), ready to eat meals product formulation, food safety.

Product Developer

• Jan 2018 - Feb 2018

Recipe formulation for retort processing of ready to eat meals. Recipe formulation for retort processing of ready to eat meals.

Research Assistant

• Jan 2013 - Nov 2017

1. Product development of ready to eat meals for microwave assisted thermal sterilization and pasteurization ( MATS and MAPS)2. Improving heating uniformity of microwave processing of packaged foods to enhance heating efficiency and food quality 3. Studying influence of dielectric properties and package thickness on power dissipation within food during microwave heating4. Simulation and modeling of pilot-scale microwave food processing units 1. Product development of ready to eat meals for microwave assisted thermal sterilization and pasteurization ( MATS and MAPS)2. Improving heating uniformity of microwave processing of packaged foods to enhance heating efficiency and food quality 3. Studying influence of dielectric properties and package thickness on power dissipation within food during microwave heating4. Simulation and modeling of pilot-scale microwave food processing units

Research and Development Intern

• May 2016 - Jul 2016

1) Studied effect of packaging on stability of food powders in stick pack using physical, analytical and microbiological testing during their shelf life2) Modified protein powder formulations for the incorporation of new flavors and scale-up of the powder formulation from bench top to commercial scale3) Evaluated new technologies for thermal and non-thermal pasteurization of food products by working with third party processing facilities 4) Dealt with consumer related problems and took actions to minimize such issues5) Conducted market research on coffee products

Student Research Assistant

• Dec 2008 - Mar 2010

1. Performed numerical simulations in the field of fluid dynamics (SILP catalysis, high pressure processes) 2. Assisted in the preparation of the course "Numerical Methods for Thermo-Fluid Mechanics "3. Studied fluid flow in nanochannels using molecular dynamics simulations4. Simulated milling of silver nanoparticles using molecular dynamics (LAMMPS) 1. Performed numerical simulations in the field of fluid dynamics (SILP catalysis, high pressure processes) 2. Assisted in the preparation of the course "Numerical Methods for Thermo-Fluid Mechanics "3. Studied fluid flow in nanochannels using molecular dynamics simulations4. Simulated milling of silver nanoparticles using molecular dynamics (LAMMPS)

Summer Intern

• May 2007 - Jul 2007

1. Developed novel milk-based desserts.2. Performed laboratory experiments for physical, chemical, and microbiological evaluation of dairy products3. Analyzed the demand and supply chain for the dairy products and their distribution4. Monitored HACCP and good manufacturing practices to ensure food safety plan of the milk processing plant 1. Developed novel milk-based desserts.2. Performed laboratory experiments for physical, chemical, and microbiological evaluation of dairy products3. Analyzed the demand and supply chain for the dairy products and their distribution4. Monitored HACCP and good manufacturing practices to ensure food safety plan of the milk processing plant

Summer Intern

• May 2006 - Jul 2006

1. Examined different drying techniques for mango pulp to compare quality, nutritional value, and economics2. Performed gamma irradiation of various spices, beans and milk powder to extend shelf life of the products 1. Examined different drying techniques for mango pulp to compare quality, nutritional value, and economics2. Performed gamma irradiation of various spices, beans and milk powder to extend shelf life of the products