Nausheel Unnadkat

Experience

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  Monginis Foods Pvt. Ltd.

  May 2007 - Jun 2007

  Summer Intern

  - Responsible for analysis and release of incoming RM, finished products & in-process checks for semi-finished goods- Optimised on-line recipe for max output- Ensured process parameter compliance to SOP- Product handled: baked sweet/ savoury, fillings, dairy range, extruded snacks, cheese

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  Amul (GCMMF)

  May 2008 - Jun 2008

  Summer Intern

  - Responsible for analysis and release of incoming RM, finished products & in-process checks for semi-finished goods- Performed HACCP manual revision and process conformance audit- Product handled: dairy range, extruded snacks, cheese

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  Penn State University

  Sept 2009 - Jul 2012

  - Responsible for study of binding, characterization and synergistic anti-oxidant activity between milk protein, B-lactoglobulin and EGCG from green tea- Involved in core research using analytical techniques: LC-MS, GC, EPR- Applications: Beverages (teas, flavored dairy products), cosmetics, emulsions- Developed ‘Mango Tortilla’ at IFT (2012) for ‘Developing Solutions for Developing Countries’ initiative- Co-instructed a laboratory coursework in Food Quality Analysis for a class of 40 undergraduate students Show less

  • Research Technologist

    Jan 2012 - Jul 2012

  • Graduate Research Assistant

    Sept 2009 - Dec 2011
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  Bevolution Group

  Jul 2012 - Sept 2014

  Sr. Technologist

  - Provided customized beverage solutions to top US clients in Food service (USF, Gordon, FSA, Sysco) within CFR, USDA and FDA relevant regulations- Responsible for flavour creation and application development for Shelf-stable beverage products, Stevia-based low to zero calorie products, Cocktail mixes, Teas & coffees, Thickened & enhanced waters, Fiber, Calcium and Vit D fortified waters/ beverages, Sport & energy drinks, Frozen beverage mixers, Lemonades, and Juices- Responsible for pilot study for product performance and also optimising Scale-up commercialisation- Responsible for waste minimisation initiatives; technology knowledge sharing and mock recalls/ traceability- Stabilised process and viscosity of thickened waters through new analytical technique implementation as in-process check Show less

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  The Good Stuff Private Limited

  Nov 2014 - Aug 2019

  Asst. Manager - R&D

  - Delivered innovation pipeline in beverages, snacks, meal mix and several confectionery segments through Stage Gate process by formulation, process development, regulatory, consumer insights, cost & operational rules- New top-line added of nearly $5m opportunity through new launches in beverages, energy drink, coffee and ready to commercialise products- Closely worked as chemist for dairy, fusion (breakfast + dairy), juices/nectars, sparkling, ethnic, mocktails, veggie-fruit fusion, super-foods, hydration, still, energy, nutraceutical, instant/ powder, plantation products- Collaborated with world-class technology/ flavour centres on use of technological and functional ingredients in innovation portfolio- Provided leadership in idea-exchange and solutions for Global product initiatives, especially with Mitsui Norin Foods, Tokyo- Contributed to nearly $0.5m bottom-line/ savings through formulation, process and alternate sourcing initiatives- Built and trained a team of internal sensory experts and external consumer panelists to fast track innovation- Delivered complete dossier for commercial launch with regular process audits- Adept in regulatory know-how in BOP, product formulation & license Show less

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  The Coca-Cola Company

  Aug 2019 - now

  Senior Product Developer

  - Responsible for E2E Innovations- brain-storming with consumer research, development briefs, profile and value added product deliveries in Nutrition and Functional hydration space