• Gender: Male
• Age: 38
• Designation: Executive
• Highest Education Level: Masters - Degree
• Preferred Country: India
• Notice Period: 30  Days
• Work Experience: 11.4 Year(s)

Education

M.Tech. (Polymer Science & Technology) From University College of Science Technology, Calcutta, University of Calcutta in 2014 with 89.1%

B.Tech.(Polymer Science & Technology) From University College of Science & Technology, Calcutta, University of Calcutta in 2012 with 8.59 CGPA 

B.Sc. (Chemistry Hons.)From Scottish Church College, Calcutta, University of Calcutta in 2009 with 62.5% 

H.S.C. From South Point School, Calcutta, W.B.C.H.S.E in 2006 With 81.1%

S.S.C. From South Point School, Calcutta, W.B.B.S.E in 2004 with 84.5%

Skill Sets

Experience in Product Development, Formulation Chemistry & Technical Customer Service
Expertise in Product Development, Protective Coatings, Acrylic Emulsion based Coating and Epoxy Adhesives
Trained from Henkel’s Training Academyand qualified GATE exam in 2011
Skilled in Emulsion, Solution & Suspension Polymerisation, Epoxidation of Vegetable Oils,Synthesis of Polyols, Polyurethane, so on
Completed internship with Machino Polymers Ltd.and Henkel Adhesive Technologies (India) Pvt. Ltd.
Recognised with Award Winning Excellence (AWE) two times in Town Hall meeting held in Q-3, 2014& Q-2, 2015
An effective communicator with excellent interpersonal, negotiation and decision-making skills with outstanding problem solving capabilities

MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel & Word)

Work Experience

Development Chemist
Since Apr 2014
Company Profile: Manufacturer of Flexible Lamination Adhesives, Food and Beverages Adhesives, Furniture & Building Component Adhesives etc.
Job Profile:
Contributing in the product through the selection of relevant formulation aids followed by performance requirement qualification through standard test methods.
Working in technology driven projects to fulfil the end application requirements, comprising functional coatings, adhesives and sealants
Assisting supplier for customized raw material development.
Managing process engineering team for the technology transfer.
Participating in cross-functional VOC (voice of customer) team, to understand the end application requirements and technical feasibility
Developinghigh performance protective coating for application on external surfaces / concrete / steel pipes and developing polysulfide modified epoxy resin based flexible coating with superior adhesion and corrosion protection along with high chemical resistance
Acrylic Emulsion based Coating and Epoxy Adhesives
Developing one-component highly stable epoxy adhesive with faster cure and zero yield loss for medical application
Designinghighly toughened, high strength structural adhesive, high compressive epoxy adhesive for backing compound andcyanoacrylate epoxy hybrid
Executing communication of quotation to purchase team based on required technical specifications and managing capex budget
Attending ISO TS Audit and execute the calibration, maintenance and record of assigned analytical equipment

Highlights:
Attended training by Omnex for “Understanding, Documenting & Implementing” ISO / IEC: 17025: 2005
Performed testing as per ASTM Standards, in order to maintain reproducibility of data
Launched two products in 2 years
Recognised with Award Winning Excellence (AWE) two times in Town Hall meeting held in Q-3, 2014& Q-2, 2015
Active member of The Society for Polymer Science(No. 432)
Member of of fire safety team
Responsible for ISO TS Audit
Worked closely with purchase team in managing capex budget. Execute communication of quotation to purchase team based on required technical specifications. 
Looked after the calibration, maintenance and record of assigned analytical equipment

Internships
B.Tech.
Title : Heat Ageing Studies on Polypropylene (PP) Composites, Polypropylene & Filler Combination
Organisation: Machino Polymers Limited,
Duration : 2months
Description : Prepared several Polypropylene Composites in Injection Moulding Machine. Performed optimization of filler type and concentration, to achieve desired impact properties. Gathered R&D and Q.A. experience in testing &controlling of several instruments such as UTM, Impact Tester, HDT/VST Tester, Rockwell Hardness Tester, Melt Flow Index(MFI) Tester.

M.Tech.
Title : Assessment of Latent Curative for Shelf Stability Study of Cure Kinetics and Structure-Property Relationship
Present company
Duration : 9 months
Description : Performed assessment of various curing agents to achieve desired shelf stability while maintaining other adhesive properties. Studied cure profile through DSC (Dynamic & Isothermal) and subsequent alteration of the formulation aids to get the desired cure profile. Measured Storage and Loss Modulus Cross over (gel point) by oscillation sweep through rheological measurement and also to predict the material strength. Established structure and property relationship.

Academic Achievement
QualifiedGraduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) Exam in 2011 with 246th All India Rank and secured 362 marks

Seminars
Attended Recent Trends in Material Characteristics using Rheometer and Dynamic Mechanical Analyser, TA Instruments. July- 2014
Participated in National Rubber Conference, organized by All India Rubber Industries Association, December- 2012
Took part in Polymer and Rubber Technology for 21st century- A kaleidoscopic view at research and industrial development, October-2012

Training
Took Training from Henkel’s Training Academy in August 2013

Knowledge Purview
Extensive knowledge of Synthesis, Analysis & Characterisation techniques
Skilled in Emulsion, Solution & Suspension Polymerisation, Epoxidation of Vegetable oils,Synthesis of Polyols, Polyurethane
Accustomed with instruments like DSC, TGA, Rheometer, DMA, Opto-digital Microscope, FT-IR, Brookfield Viscometer, UTM, Taber Abraser, Rotary Drum Abrasion Tester,pH-Meter, Grindometer, Pencil hardness tester, Gloss meter, Crosscut adhesion tester, Posi-pull Tester Scratch hardness tester,Impact Tester, HDT/VST Tester, Rockwell Hardness Tester, Shore Hardness Tester, Melt Flow Index (MFI) Tester
Proficient inprocessing equipment such as Twin Screw Extruder, High Speed Disperser, Sigma Mixer, Double Planetary Mixer, Speed mixer (Flack Tek)

Academic Projects
M.Tech.
Title : Role of different Monosaccharides on Methyl Cellulose in-situ gels for Ocular Drug Delivery
Organisation : University of Calcutta
Duration : 11 months
Description : Studied the effects of different Monosaccharides (glucose & mannose) in Methylcellulose (MC) solutions. Observed the drug release profile from gels based on different monosaccharide added MC with the help of UV-Visible Spectrophotometer.
B.Tech.
Title : Synthesis & Characterization of Polyols from Different Types of Vegetable Oils & Synthesis of Polyurethane from Polyols
Organisation : University of Calcutta
Duration : 11 months
Description : Performed epoxidation and hydroxylation of oils. Gathered hands-on experience on various laboratory techniques such as FTIR Spectrometer, GPC &NMR.

Core Competencies& Areas Of Professional Interest
Paints & Coatings, Emulsion & Surfactant Chemistry 
Adhesives, Characterization & Analysis, Packaging Materials, Capex Management

Future Goals

Multi-faceted professional, possess team-based management style coupled with zeal to drive visions into reality and achieve the same, targeting assignments in Product Development/ Formulation Chemistry/Technical Customer Service