Tonda Saikumar

Experience

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  JK Paper Ltd.

  May 2014 - Jun 2014

  In-plant Training (Summer Internship)

  1. Learn about Different production units and got to know about all departments in each unit.2. Technical study of the process and equipment for Fibreline Operations, Stock Preparation, Paper Machine Operations,Soda Recovery Plant, Pre-Treatment of Water and Effluent Treatment Plant.3. Understanding of Environmental and Forestry norms of Pulp & Paper industry.

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  Yash Papers Limited

  Jun 2015 - Feb 2017

  Research & Development of Raw material : Bagasse fiber .1. Study on Techno commercial feasibility of ethanol and lactic acid production from bagasse pith.2. Exploring feasible non wood pulping technologies for higher yield and strength of Bagasse pulp.3. Established a storage method for bagasse preservation, cost effective pulp production & decrease the negative impact on environment.4. Project manager for installation & commissioning of Bagasse fiber depithing street. Study & quality improvement of raw material : Bagasse pulp fibers.1. Techno commercial upgradation feasibility of Eop Stage, Oxygen delignification & ozone bleaching forBagasse pulp.2. Project manager of Feed Conveying system for Uniform Raw bagasse fibers feed rate of in the Fiber line. 1. Receive training and performs duties in Operations ,R&D & Quality control.2. Sets performance goals and objectives with upper management.3. Observe experienced workers to acquire knowledge of methods, procedures, and standards required for performance of departmental duties.4. Receives training in functions and operations to facilitate subsequent transferability between departments and to provide greater opportunities

  • Head of Fiber Innovation

    Oct 2016 - Feb 2017

  • Innovation Engineer

    Feb 2016 - Sept 2016

  • Innovation Trainee

    Jun 2015 - Jan 2016
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  Chuk

  Feb 2017 - Sept 2018

  Head of Research

  Research & development of pulp molded products.Quality control of pulp molded products.1. Maintain the quality committed in terms of product and food contact safe.2. Process Optimization for the pulp molded products to achieve Max. Overall Equipment Effectiveness.3. Responsible for the certifications of the molded pulp products.4. Development of high strength fibre pulp for molded pulp products5. Rapid product development of new pulp molded products according to market requirement. Show less

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  International Paper

  Oct 2018 - Jan 2021

  Senior Plant Engineer - Projects

  Lead Pulp mill, Recovery & ETP process design on projects & provide direction and coordination to other disciplines in the department as the process lead.1. Support project proposal efforts by developing a process scope of work and process man-hour estimate in support of the defined Client scope.2. Develop / oversee production of engineering reports, studies, calculations, PFD’s, P&ID’s, GA’s, equipment specifications /data sheets, and review /approval of vendor submitting & Assure quality of design documents and process deliverables.3. Participate and provide leadership in Client and project team meetings to establish project objectives and coordinate and/or resolve design problems4.Safe, environmentally responsible, timely and on-budget delivery of projects Show less

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  Saint-Gobain Abrasives

  Jan 2021 - now

  Lead process & technology development of paper & cloth backed coated abrasives .• Commissioning of 12 million Sq. M/Yr. New paper backing based abrasive making coating line.• Capability improvement of the abrasive making line for new products• Identification of Indian manufactures & developing new abrasive backing papers (40 BF 130 gsm Multilayer Kraft paper, 170 gsm Wet strength multilayer kraft paper) – Savings of INR 30 million / Yr.• New paper backed abrasive products for Indian markets through NPD & Improvement of existing products. -New development of Animal Glue, Urea formaldehyde + Starch + Latex, Phenol formaldehyde, Melamine Formaldehyde, Alkyd & Epoxy resins based adhesive coatings on paper. -Development with abrasive grains (ALOx, SiC, ZR-ALO) (type, grading, size) for Wall Putty, Wood, Leather & Automotive surface finish applications. -Development of new backing papers (Cobb 10, 20) for wet & dry surface finishing/sanding applications • Perform process characterization and establish process controls for all critical process parameters for the coating line & drive continuous improvement to ensure high throughput, low cost, and improved lead-time.• Supports multi-functional teams to resolve problems, improve processes or procedures using 6-sigma methodologies to create solutions for safety, quality, productivity, and cost improvements.• Reduction of Co2 emissions - Lead in development of new process for Reclaiming Recycled abrasive grains (ALOx, SiC, ZR-ALO) from burnt waste product as part of sustainability projects. Show less

  • Manager - Process & Technology

    Feb 2024 - now

  • Engineer - Process & Technology

    Jan 2021 - Feb 2024