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Ranitha Fernando

Ranitha Fernando

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Manufacturing Professional | Researcher | Leader | Team Builder | Travel Enthusiast

  • Education

    • Sri Lanka Standards Institution

      2013 - 2015
      Diploma in Quality Management Quality Assurance, Quality Management Systems

    • St. Joseph Vaz College

      1994 - 2007
      Bio stream

      Activities and Societies: Prefects Association, 2003, 2004. Society of photography.

    • Dalhousie University

      2019 - 2021
      Master of Science - MS Agricultural Sciences (Food Science)

      Activities and Societies: Dalhousie Agricultural Students' Association, Dalhousie Association of Graduate Students, Plant Based Society in Dalhousie Agriculture Campus

    • Wayamba University of Sri Lanka

      2010 - 2015
      Food Science and Nutrition Food Science and Technology 2nd Class upper division

      Activities and Societies: Society of Food Science and Technology Research abstract titled 'Process optimaization of glucose syrup production from Sri Lankan cassava varieties' published in Undergraduate Research Symposium, Faculty of Livestock, Fisheries & Nutrition, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka 2014

    • Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM)

      2016 - 2018
      Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) General

      Activities and Societies: PIM Alumni

  • Experience

    • Industrial Technology Institute

      Apr 2014 - Aug 2014
      Research Student

      A laboratory level research study on process optimization of glucose syrup production from Sri Lankan cassava varieties.

    • Lion Brewery (Ceylon) PLC

      Aug 2014 - Dec 2017

      Planning and execution of brewing and processing operation using BOTEC software, Managing shift staff, Coordinating with packaging, quality assurance, engineering, procurement and stores to manage production of beer, Maintaining hygiene standards of the plant, Maintaining and updating ISO 9001, ISO 22000, and OHSAS 18001 related requirements and documents in production department, Machine ownership of the Mash filter, Maintaining and coordinating 5S related work in production department, Working with ERP systems (SAP). Show less

      • Production Executive

        Feb 2015 - Dec 2017

      • Trainee Quality Assurance Executive

        Aug 2014 - Jan 2015

    • Nestlé Lanka

      Jan 2018 - Apr 2019
      Senior Production Executive - RTD

      UHT processing and MixingProduction plan coordination and execution, Daily analysis of stoppages and corrective/ preventive measures, Managing GMP related aspects related to the plant, Managing CIP related activities of the plant (CIP validation), Managing Safety, Health and Environment related activities in the plant, People development and evaluation of performances, Managing HACCP, QMS and compliance related to the plant, RCA for process deviations and defects

    • Verschuren Centre for Sustainability

      May 2019 - Jul 2022

      - Conducting fermentation or hydrolysis experiments from bottles to fermenters- Collecting & analyzing time point samples for various bio characterization.- Performing upstream and downstream processing of marine waste for extraction of value addedcompound.- Performing and coordinating all sample processing and testing using analytical methods for internal VC projects and external clients.- Assisting in methodologies and operation procedures development including writing SOPsrelated to specific projects.- Operating Pilot (fermenters, centrifuge) equipment and instruments for internal and externalprojects.- Participating in pilot activities in terms of equipment maintenance, CIP and SIP- Data acquisition, analysis, rigorous documentation as well as prepare data for internal and external communications. Show less

      • Research Assistant and Bioprocess Technician

        Jan 2022 - Jul 2022

      • Research Student

        May 2019 - Dec 2021

    • Dalhousie University

      Sept 2019 - May 2020
      Graduate Research And Teaching Assistant

      Worked as a teaching assistant for the course Introduction to Biochemistry conducted by Prof. H.P. Vasantha and Ms. Sherry Matheson. Helped teaching/ conducting in Biochemistry practical sessions while demonstrating the best laboratory practices while conducting experiments and guiding students through their problems. Did marking of the quizzes, assignments and part of final examination answer sheets while providing feedback to the studnets.

    • McDonald's

      Dec 2019 - May 2020
      Crew Member

    • Walmart Canada

      Aug 2020 - Jul 2022
      Customer Experience Salesfloor Associate

    • Dalhousie Faculty of Agriculture

      Jan 2021 - Apr 2021
      Chute Animal Nutrition Centre - Student Employee

      I helped run and operate the on campus feed mill at the Dalhousie University Agricultural Campus. I ran and operated all the equipment, helped preparing for CFIA inspections, maintaining the inventory, etc. This was available to me under the International Student Work Experience Program (ISWEP) conducted by Dalhousie University.

    • Agropur

      Aug 2022 - now
      Production Supervisor

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • CONFINED SPACE TRAINING & NON-ENTRY RESCUE

      CC SAFETY & COMPLIANCE INC
      Jul 2023

    • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)

      Dalhousie University
      Jan 2021

    • Champion - Lockout and Tagout practices with full capability in BRADY system

      SPI Health and Safety
      Oct 2022

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Ranitha Fernando
      Shinning Star of The Month Walmart Canada oct 2021
    • Awarded to Ranitha Fernando
      Andrew Wilson Memorial Scholarship Andrew Wilson Family feb 2021 Andrew M. Wilson was born in Scotland on August 15, 1897. He made the ultimate sacrifice during World War I (WWI) on his 20th birthday (August 15, 1917). His nephew Albert R. Chatwood wished to remember his Uncle (his mother’s brother) by establishing this scholarship to benefit students of the Faculty of Agriculture so that his Uncle, Andrew Wilson, who died so young would be remembered.This scholarship was established to support students studying at the graduate level at the Faculty of… Mostrar más Andrew M. Wilson was born in Scotland on August 15, 1897. He made the ultimate sacrifice during World War I (WWI) on his 20th birthday (August 15, 1917). His nephew Albert R. Chatwood wished to remember his Uncle (his mother’s brother) by establishing this scholarship to benefit students of the Faculty of Agriculture so that his Uncle, Andrew Wilson, who died so young would be remembered.This scholarship was established to support students studying at the graduate level at the Faculty of Agriculture. Mostrar menos
    • Awarded to Ranitha Fernando
      Scotia Bank Agricultural Graduate Scholarship Scotia Bank, Canada nov 2019 Established in 2018, the Scotiabank Agricultural Graduate Scholarship supports students at the Faculty of Agriculture. Preference is given to students working on technology or data-based research for any agriculture, agri-food, or agri-business related industry.
    • Awarded to Ranitha Fernando
      Nova Scotia Graduate Scholarship Nova Scotia Government may 2019 The Nova Scotia Graduate Scholarship program provides over $3 million per year in funding to research graduates at Dalhousie for innovative work aligned with or advancing Nova Scotia priorities. The objectives of this award are to attract and retain top-quality research graduates, as well as to encourage exploration, discovery, and innovation in research priority areas for Nova Scotia.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Voluntary Blood Donor

      Issued by National Blood Transfusion Service, Sri Lanka on Nov 2009
      National Blood Transfusion Service, Sri LankaAssociated with Ranitha Fernando