• Gender: Male
• Age: 41
• Designation: Manager
• Highest Education Level: Masters - Degree
• Notice Period: 30  Days
• Work Experience: 15.6 Year(s)

Education

M.Tech., Polymer Science and Engineering From College of Engineering Guindy, Anna University in 2009

M.Sc., Chemistry From A.N.J.A. College, M.K.University in 2006 with 78.25%

B.Sc., Chemistry From St. Xaviers College in 2004 with 81.84%

Skill Sets

HR Paint, enamel topcoat and primers, CR, Epoxy topcoat and MIO, Zinc silicate, zinc phosphate primers, PU based paints for Industrial segment

R&D of waterborne polyurethane, epoxy and wash primers for vehicle refinishes

R&D of solvent borne polyurethane, epoxy, acrylic, alkyd based paints for Industrial and Dealer segments

Development of polyurethane pads for Orthopedic applications 

Work Experience

Assistant Manager – R&D-Industrial Paints
Since Oct 2015
Company Profile: Manufacturer of Epoxy Powders, Hybrid Powders (Epoxy/Polyester) & Pure Polyester Powders 

Junior Specialist – RD&I
Feb 2014 to Jan 2015
Company Profile: Leading global paints and coatings company and a major producer of specialty chemicals. 

Junior Executive – R&D
Sep 2011 to Feb 2014
Company Name: MRF Corp Ltd (Paints)

Executive – R&D
Jul 2009 to Sep 2011
Company Name: TTK-LIG Ltd 

Job Profile:
New Product Development:
Formulation and development of waterborne 2K Polyurethane primer with complete waterborne system <100 g/l VOC (3hr sand ability at room temperature)
Formulation  and  development  of  waterborne  1K acrylic  primer  with  complete waterborne system <100 g/l VOC(3hr sand ability at room temperature)
Developed Solvent based primer with 30 minute sand ability at room temperature
Developed primer for composite substrate for Aerospace coatings
Literature surveying through online library, journals, patents and magazine for the development of new products.
Polymer synthesis by emulsion, solution, bulk polymerization and characterization 

Research & Development:
Formulation and development of solvent based Polyurethane, Alkyd, Thermosetting acrylics, MF, UF, CAB, NC, PVB and Epoxy coatings for various substrates
Value Engineering of existing products in terms of cost and performance aspects
In depth knowledge on Competitor sample analysis and various paint additives.
Raw material analysis and evaluation
In house development of unsaturated polyester primer and putties 
Detailed knowledge on structure-property relationship of resins and pigments
Thorough knowledge on formulation of special effect paints such as crackle finish, granite finish, fluorescent, cob web, hammer tone, metallic and pearlescent paints.

Shade Development:
Thorough  knowledge on shade development  and application  technique  for 1 Coat System (for Solid, Metallic, Pearl Shades), 2 Coat System (Basecoat-Clear coat) for Solid, Metallic shades and 3 Coat System (Basecoat-Intermediate coat-Clear coat) for
Metallic and Pearl shades

Production Support:
Trouble shooting of paint defects in production line
Technology transfer from R&D batch to production scale up

Technical Service:
Suggesting appropriate painting system and application methods for phenolic, polyester and epoxy fiber reinforced composites for marine, construction and Rail application
Writing technical notes and attending customer complaint mails
Traveling to costumer end and provide Technical Services.

Training:
Application methods for solvent and water based paints to marketing executives and customers 
Briefing the application techniques of functional coatings 

Govt.Bidding
Developing low cost products compliance with BHEL and BEML

Instruments Handled
Universal Testing Machine, Dynamic Mechanical Analysis, Thermogravimetry, Differential Scanning Calorimetry, IR Spectroscopy, UV Spectroscopy, Konigsberg Impact Tester, Refractive Index Analyzer, Karl Fischer Titrator, Pendulam Hardner Tester, Penetrometer, Texture Analyzer, Particle size analyzer and Goniometer, QUV weather meter, QCT and Salt Spray Tester, Acetic acid salt spray tester.

Future Goals

Seeking a position where my skills in Engineering, Science and Industrial experience will be fully utilized in meeting the industry’s stated mission and goals.