Roland Annor Botchway

Experience

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  Council for Scientific and Industrial Research - Food Research Institute

  Jun 2017 - Jul 2017

  Intern

  Moisture and Drying Rate of OnionsMoisture and Drying Rate of Garden EggsMoisture and Drying Rate of Kontomire

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  Accra Brewery Limited

  Jun 2018 - Jul 2018

  Intern

  Starch conversion into wortWort conversion into alcoholBeer filtration and sterilizationIdentification of Process Delay SourcesMinimizing losses from Push Out Mash Filter Cleaning Time Optimization

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  Change Agent Media

  Aug 2019 - Aug 2022

  Executive Editor

  • Championed the development of new writing styles to meet current industry trends• Supervised the editing of news stories, audios, photos and videos to accompany publishing • Promoted the feedback system by creating portals which increased feedback received on news items by 50%

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  University of Ghana

  Aug 2019 - Sept 2020

  Research And Teaching Assistant

  • Organized tutorial sessions and designed fine-tuned study materials for academically challenged students• Designed and executed lab-scale experiments, and graded assignments, quizzes, and exams• Trained undergraduate students about safety in the engineering laboratory• Encouraged student participation through individual assignments and team projects• Selected Research Projects: Sorghum Bicolorant for General Purpose Use; Decision Support System Under Uncertainty; Prekese Fruit Drink, A Cold Extraction Process Show less

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  Yes Is Good Enterprise

  Jun 2020 - Jun 2024

  Product Development and Sales Executive

  • Developed innovative strategies that promoted the business brand and overall gross income by 50%• Examined business growth patterns and forecasted profitable growth outcomes with senior management• Identified new markets and corresponding sales strategies to meet emerging market trends• Selected supervised projects: Packaging and Customer Appeal; Brand Redefinition and Sales

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  Royal Crown Packaging Limited

  Jun 2020 - Jul 2020

  Lead Visiting Researcher

  • Ensured reduction of turbidity and color concentration of corrugated paper ink wastewater by 99% respectively• Obtained a 42% reduction of alkalinity of corrugated paper ink wastewater• Valorized and incorporated techniques that reduced waste generated by 60%• Research Projects: Ink Wastewater Treatment; Starch Wastewater Treatment

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  Miracle Fruit Processing Ghana Limited

  Dec 2020 - Aug 2024

  Process Engineer & Lead Trainer

  • Monitored the overall machinery performance concerning technical quality and compliance with design and specification requirements • Evaluated completed work and/or work in progress to determine whether the work meets specifications and plan requirements• Ensured sustainability of process and implemented waste valorization systems • Inspected output samples using industry-appropriate methods, such as comparing to standards and examining the functionality• Recorded inspection results by completing reports, summarizing re-works and wastes, and inputting data into the cloud database• Trained the production and administrative team on SOPs, Codex, and Quality Improvement measures covering process engineering, sustainability, food safety, product development, and waste valorization• Selected supervised Projects: Increasing Total Yield In a Conveyor – Depulper System; Freeze-drying forLower Moisture Content and Water Activity; Chlorination and UV for water treatment Show less

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  Miracle Fruits Processing Ghana Limited

  Aug 2022 - Aug 2024

  Director of Quality Management Systems

  • Monitored the use of equipment to ensure its safety and eliminating any that do not meet requirements • Recorded measurement equipment to ensure accurate operation by following calibration requirements and calling for repairs• Interacted with managers to identify approaches and methods to improve the overall quality• Examined the adherence to industry standards in production lines and reviewed corresponding legal requirements• Created blueprints and specifications to compare to produced goods• Selected supervised Projects: Production Downtimes its Causes, Effects and Solutions; Organic Waste,Valorization and Disposal Show less