Nikhil Wajpe
Sr. Manager -R&D at Sigachi Food & Nutrition- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Fundamentals of Research & Development in food industry
Chamber for Advancement of Small & Medium BusinessesJul, 2023- Sep, 2024 -
Nutritional requirement in adolescence
Chamber for Advancement of Small & Medium BusinessesJul, 2023- Sep, 2024 -
Nutrition Education Programme on Food Fortification
ICMR - NINJun, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Training on Food safety and standards (advertising & claims) regulations - 2018
ITCFSANFeb, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
B2B Marketing basics
UdemyOct, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
Product formulation for healthier choices
Confederation of Indian IndustryJul, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
Internal auditor training programme - ISO 9001:2008
SGSMay, 2015- Sep, 2024 -
Certificate in Spanish speaking - level A1
Versatile Academy - IndiaJan, 2013- Sep, 2024 -
Business English Certificate - Level B1
University of CambridgeMar, 2012- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Sigachi Food & Nutrition
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India
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Food & Beverages
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sr. Manager -R&D
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Sep 2023 - Present
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Sudeep Nutrition Pvt. Ltd.
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India
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manager - Technical Sales
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Nov 2021 - Sep 2023
* Providing the technical support to the sales team and customers for new product/Project development. * Providing the technical support to the sales team and customers for new product/Project development. * Developing the new premixes and business with the existing and new customers. * Conducting the market research and generate the leads in Customized premix division / Food ingredients. * Assisting and trouble shooting all the technical queries. * Visiting the customer… Show more * Providing the technical support to the sales team and customers for new product/Project development. * Providing the technical support to the sales team and customers for new product/Project development. * Developing the new premixes and business with the existing and new customers. * Conducting the market research and generate the leads in Customized premix division / Food ingredients. * Assisting and trouble shooting all the technical queries. * Visiting the customer facilities and demonstrate the techniques of food fortification. * Providing the training to customer on the on the food fortification prorammes and trouble shooting their problems and queries. * Managing the Business Development activities for domestic market in customized premix / food ingredients/ indvidual vitamins & minerals. * Monitoring and analysis of business performance to identify areas of improvement and to take corrective actions. Show less * Providing the technical support to the sales team and customers for new product/Project development. * Providing the technical support to the sales team and customers for new product/Project development. * Developing the new premixes and business with the existing and new customers. * Conducting the market research and generate the leads in Customized premix division / Food ingredients. * Assisting and trouble shooting all the technical queries. * Visiting the customer… Show more * Providing the technical support to the sales team and customers for new product/Project development. * Providing the technical support to the sales team and customers for new product/Project development. * Developing the new premixes and business with the existing and new customers. * Conducting the market research and generate the leads in Customized premix division / Food ingredients. * Assisting and trouble shooting all the technical queries. * Visiting the customer facilities and demonstrate the techniques of food fortification. * Providing the training to customer on the on the food fortification prorammes and trouble shooting their problems and queries. * Managing the Business Development activities for domestic market in customized premix / food ingredients/ indvidual vitamins & minerals. * Monitoring and analysis of business performance to identify areas of improvement and to take corrective actions. Show less
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Manager - Technical Services
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Jun 2007 - Nov 2021
formulated and designed the micronutrient premixes as per the Customer’s requirements and FSSAI regulation to meet the final application. Training to the customer on the on the food fortification prorammes and trouble shooting their problems and queries. Identification of the scope, developing the formulation and Specifications for premixes according to the Customer needs. Developed & designed the formulation of Premixes suitable for the fortification of end Product within the… Show more formulated and designed the micronutrient premixes as per the Customer’s requirements and FSSAI regulation to meet the final application. Training to the customer on the on the food fortification prorammes and trouble shooting their problems and queries. Identification of the scope, developing the formulation and Specifications for premixes according to the Customer needs. Developed & designed the formulation of Premixes suitable for the fortification of end Product within the regulatory frame work and FSSAI guidelines; conduct trials on the food products as required by the customer & generating reports accordingly. Executing various Food Fortification Projects. (E.g. Flour Fortification, Beverage Fortification, Oil Fortification, Milk fortification, rice fortification ) Provided technical support to Customer on Various fortification programmes. Performed the Stability studies on premixes (Accelerated & Real Time) in accordance with ICH guidelines, as per the schedule & protocol; maintain the log-book and the data of the stability studies. Keeping the required samples in the stability chambers according to the guidelines, monitor, get the samples analyzed from QC department from each chambers; and prepare the report of the stability studies of each of the samples. New Vendor Development for the raw materials – Identification, evaluation, sample verification and approval. Ensured entire Vendor Management process as per the guidelines and specifications. Developed and formulated the premixes for Flour Fortification Programme of an FMCG client. Provided technical support & formulated customized premixes for Various NGO like GAIN, WFP and Micronutrient Initiative, Sprinkles Global Health Initiative ( Canada ) Formulated various Vitamin-Mineral Premixes for food categories like Juice Fortification, Maize meal Fortification, Instant coffee, Noodles fortification, Dairy Fortification and Oil fortification. Show less formulated and designed the micronutrient premixes as per the Customer’s requirements and FSSAI regulation to meet the final application. Training to the customer on the on the food fortification prorammes and trouble shooting their problems and queries. Identification of the scope, developing the formulation and Specifications for premixes according to the Customer needs. Developed & designed the formulation of Premixes suitable for the fortification of end Product within the… Show more formulated and designed the micronutrient premixes as per the Customer’s requirements and FSSAI regulation to meet the final application. Training to the customer on the on the food fortification prorammes and trouble shooting their problems and queries. Identification of the scope, developing the formulation and Specifications for premixes according to the Customer needs. Developed & designed the formulation of Premixes suitable for the fortification of end Product within the regulatory frame work and FSSAI guidelines; conduct trials on the food products as required by the customer & generating reports accordingly. Executing various Food Fortification Projects. (E.g. Flour Fortification, Beverage Fortification, Oil Fortification, Milk fortification, rice fortification ) Provided technical support to Customer on Various fortification programmes. Performed the Stability studies on premixes (Accelerated & Real Time) in accordance with ICH guidelines, as per the schedule & protocol; maintain the log-book and the data of the stability studies. Keeping the required samples in the stability chambers according to the guidelines, monitor, get the samples analyzed from QC department from each chambers; and prepare the report of the stability studies of each of the samples. New Vendor Development for the raw materials – Identification, evaluation, sample verification and approval. Ensured entire Vendor Management process as per the guidelines and specifications. Developed and formulated the premixes for Flour Fortification Programme of an FMCG client. Provided technical support & formulated customized premixes for Various NGO like GAIN, WFP and Micronutrient Initiative, Sprinkles Global Health Initiative ( Canada ) Formulated various Vitamin-Mineral Premixes for food categories like Juice Fortification, Maize meal Fortification, Instant coffee, Noodles fortification, Dairy Fortification and Oil fortification. Show less
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Education
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Nagpur University
B.Pharm, Pharmaceutical