• Gender: Male
• Age: 56
• Designation: Senior Executive
• Highest Education Level: Doctrate
• Preferred Country: India
• Preferred Location: Gujarat
• Work Experience: 24.1 Year(s)

Education

PH. D. (Synthetic Organic Chemistry) from South Gujarat University in 1995.
Masters Degree in Science (M.Sc) – Organic Chemistry with 1st Div. from South Gujarat University in 1992.
Bachelors Degree in Science (B.Sc) – Chemistry with 1st Div. from South Gujarat University in 1990.

Skill Sets

Technical Purview :
Nicotinamide:
Imidacloprid Technical & 17.8% SL formulation
Thiamethoxam Technical

Sulfonylureas:
Metsulfuron Methyl Technical & 20%/60% WDG formulations
Tribenuron Methyl Technical
Thifensulfuron Methyl Technical
Nicosulfuron Technical
Rimsulfuron Technical
Chlorsulfuron Technical
Phosgenated & Chlorinated intermediates

Fungicides:
Tricyclazole Technical
Isoprothiolane Technical & 40 % EC formulation

Work Experience

Sr.Scientist (R&D), Agrochemical Division
Since Feb 1999
Company Profile : Manufacturer of Plastic Granules & Raw Materials, LDPE Polymer, Plastic Polymer, Polymer Granule & Polymer Sheet

Executive (Lab)
January 1996 to January 1999
United Phosphorus Limited.
R&D Functions :
Developing formulae for new products or re-formulations using chemical & analytical methodologies.
Developing methods and equipments to study chemical compounds.
Thinking of ways to make new chemical compounds.
Selection of economical and viable route for the new product synthesis.
Design and conduct experiments for the product development.
Performing scale-up operations and conceptualising various methods to study chemical compounds.
Responsible for synthesis development i.e. inprocess samples testing of the product to ensure that they are precise, accurate, reproducible, "fool-proof" and according to specifications of the product under synthesis etc.
Writing and reviewing detailed documents explaining about the work and its results, in terms of product purity and activity.
New Product Development :
Reviewing the development related procedures for ensuring compliance with various standards.
Searching the literature and browsing STN & internet to gather more information.
Coordinating the entire development activities including requirement analysis, planning, finalizing specifications and prototype development
Troubleshooting all technical problems; conducting various tests & inspections to ensure that products developed are in compliance with pre-set quality specifications.
Laboratory Operations :
Arranging periodic calibration of test equipments in the Laboratory either internally or by adequately qualified personnel / agencies in coordination with R&D, Maintenance & Materials Department.
Reviewing SOP’s/ technical specifications / batch manufacturing record / validation protocols, R&D reports, validation reports and other documents.
Process Optimisation :
Ensuring complete in-process quality control and continuous improvement in process capabilities.
Foreseeing performance bottlenecks and taking corrective measures to avoid the same.
Identifying scope for Planning, implementing & monitoring of technological changes for scale up from Lab to Pilot Plant.
Modifications in equipments, process flow, working practices, commercialization at Plant Scale etc. for controlling & reducing the cost per unit produced.
Implementing Various Techniques for Cost Reduction, Entailing Identification of Opportunities, Analysis Of Data, Rendering Moc Guidance, Conducting Tests, Cost Benefit Analysis and Implementation

Future Goals

To secure a challenging job in a reputed industrial/business organization and strive towards success through intelligence, dedication and hard work.