Harshit Katiyar

Experience

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  Jubilant Agri & Consumer Products Ltd.

  Sept 2015 - Dec 2021

  My responsibilities include development, testing, complaint handling and launch of various speciality food polymer products like solid polyvinyl acetate , ester gum . I have also had an experience to grab knowledge about development of various wood coatings formulations including polyurethane and polyesters. Have been actively Involved in various technology transfers with the joint venture companies internationally. Also have knowledge about vendor audit, ISO , FDA and other compliances. Also in process of a six sigma green belt certification. I Also take up extensive technical customer interface for my company whenever needed. Show less My responsibilities include development , testing, complaint handling and launch of various speciality food polymer products like solid polyvinyl acetate , ester gum . I have also had an experience to grab knowledge about development of polyurethane wood coatings in the wood finish departments. Have been actively Involved in various technology transfers with the joint venture companies internationally. Also have knowledge about vendor audit, ISO , FDA and other compliances. Also in process of a six sigma green belt certification. Show less

  • Research Scientist - R&D

    Jul 2018 - Dec 2021

  • Research Associate -R&D

    Sept 2016 - Jun 2018

  • R&D Trainee

    Sept 2015 - Aug 2016
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  Pidilite Industries Limited

  Nov 2021 - now

  Expert in handling and Application all range of water based adhesives for wood working and other applications, polymer emulsions, polyurethane adhesives, EVA based adhesives, EPI chemistry, wood finishes etc.• NPD product analysis, authentication for performance characteristics and data generation• Competitor space analysis , benchmarking , competitor and consumer in-sighting and creating creative demo tools. • Executing the projects by following the principles of ISO (International Organisation for Standardization) and testing the products following international standards (ASTM, DIN)• Coordination and suggestions to R&DFormulation team for new product specifications, new application / test method development and suggestion for any formulation changes based on performance.• Customer interaction/ PS Market and product site visit during the launch, post launch, for addressing complaints and for supporting site trials (Testing and application)• Third party certification for NPD/site specific requirement, customer requirement• Monitor and Coordinate with Plants for First plant batch, Testing, Identify NC's and take corrective and Preventive action• Training to the Applicators and others at manufacturing units for application test.• Keep an eye on Competitor's product performance by complete analysis• Conduct sensitivity analysis on field application of newly developed products or existing products where formulations or if specifications have been changed - Key product monitoring• Complying with and helping to enforce standard policies (Health, safety and environment and procedures) Show less

  • Product & Strategy Manager - Fevicol

    Nov 2022 - now

  • Application Development Manager

    Nov 2021 - Nov 2022