Sonica Narasimham K

Sonica narasimham k

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Global Implementation Project Leader at Corteva Agriscience||Ex-Compliance Operations & HR Operations Manager at Amazon||

  • Education

    • Cmr college of engineering & technology

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      Bachelor of engineering - be biotechnology
    • Liverpool john moores university

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      Master of science - ms industrial biotechnology
  • Experience

    • Bioserve biotechnologies (india) pvt ltd.

      Jan 2006 - Apr 2006
      Intern

      Project: Standardisation of PCR in detecting E.Coli bacteria (food borne pathogen).Responsible for isolation of genomic DNA from bacteria using PCR, agarose gel electrophoresis, spectrophotometer and multiplex PCR

    • Royal liverpool hospital-ljmu

      Jun 2007 - Oct 2008
      Intern

      Project: Expression and variation of Preproghrelin gene in Human Monocytes.Responsible for isolation of monocyte RNA from mammalian monocyte cells and generation of cDNA.Measuring the quality and quantity of RNA and cDNA using Nanophotometer, polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis and Q-RTPCRAccountable for analysing the human gene expression using Taqman and SYBER Q-RTPCROptimisation and designing of primers for preproghrelin and housekeeping genes using Bioinformatics tools like Ensemble database, CLUSTAL W, homology searching , primer designing and secondary structure prediction(PELE), phylogenetic analysis, PROSEARCH and molecular modelling using RASMOL Maintaining safe working environment with strict adherence to good laboratory practice Show less

    • Liverpool john moores university

      Jan 2009 - Oct 2010
      Research assistant

      Project: Generation of fibrous fungi in liquid culture.Accountable for assisting the Senior Scientists in their research.Collected, collated data to analyze theoretically and practically to arrive at fruitful resultsResearched & developed a protocol to grow large amount of several basidiomycete and mucoraceous fungi economically & effectively in various media & conditionsResponsible for media preparation, inoculation and culturing of mycorrhizal fungi using aseptic techniques.Accountable for examining fungal samples using light and scanning electron microscope in association with elemental c-ray microanalysis. Show less

    • Dupont

      Jul 2012 - Jul 2017
      Dangerous goods analyst

      Classification & Maintaining of dangerous goods data by using SAP EH&S according to IATA, ADR & IMDG transport regulationsCreation of Material Safety data using SAP EH&S moduleExperience in working with SAP based on country specific regulationsCreate Dangerous goods (DG) master/shipping documents in SAP EH&S and troubleshoot dangerous goods blocks in supply chain cluster box.Global dangerous goods transport regulation expert in resolving business queriesVendor coordination to collect compositional information to create raw substance in EH&SCentralization of the global Vendor Material Safety Data sheet Storage to single locationReview & update regulatory documents posted in SharePoint by consulting country PSR expertsCreating & maintaining process trackers for product stewardship & regulatory function in Share pointEstablished a functionality in SAP EHS which helped to be comply with transport regulation and deliver the shipment on time.Developed a DG classification framework tool to provide on time classification that was leveraged across all business and provided improved effectiveness, efficiency and transparency to all stakeholders/regional DG consultants.Created an automated process that bulk moved and renamed SDS available in the consolidated attribute sheet for centralization of global vendor MSDs storage into single location. Show less

    • Amazon development centre (india) private limited

      Aug 2017 - Aug 2021

      Responsible for managing a team of 27 Senior HR Associates and 2 process leads.Managed several programs- Prospect profile management, Interviews, Relocation, Exist clearance, Vendor onboard & purchase order, Candidates travel and expense management and Job board license management.Accountable to provide guidance, training, resolutions related to recruiting needs and program across regions.Collaborate with global recruiting teams to standardize processes and ensure seamless recruiting experience to the candidate.Responsible for overseeing volumes, escalations, quality, and reporting to ensure the team meets service level commitments.Manage team’s performance, provide coaching & feedback to direct reports.Present weekly/monthly business review with customers and internal stakeholders. Show less Accountable for performance management, developing and growing talent of team members.Responsible for managing a team of 17 senior compliance Associates and 6 subject matter experts.Development and implementation of program’s strategy and vision.Onboarded & managed multiple programs-Chemical Safety Compliance (CSC) ticketing, CSC & Dangerous goods manual classification and CSC safety data sheet teams in India.Implemented several projects and collaborated with partner teams to streamline and stabilize the processes. Identify and deploy scalable technology solutions by collaborating with in house IT team thereby driving process standardization and sustainability.Responsible for hiring and onboarding new employees.Supports company’s regulatory compliance posture and implement the regulatory changes.Interacting with multiple stakeholders to implement regulatory changes in SOP.Coach/train team to improve metrics(efficiency, quality) and conduct training on SOP updates /best practices & suggest improvements to training.Accountable to perform deep dive on undeclared shipments/escalation by documenting RCA & CAPA to fix misclassification of Amazon catalogue products.Responsible to conduct process audits for compliance teams to ensure process standardization. Developed swim lane process flow charts and process audit framework.Developed automated associates/SME efficiency dashboard in tableau to monitor their performances.Created process change management framework in compliance teams to make the process up to date with regulatory changes and SOP review/approval efficient, while keeping it consistent for worldwide teams.Developed a classification guidelines for chemical kit containing multiple dangerous goods thus enabling reviewers to classify Amazon catalogue products which in turn enabled business.Designed and created training content by partnering with project and training team for upskilling Generalist to SME to perform DG classification efficiently. Show less

      • Team Manager in Human Resource Operations

        Nov 2020 - Aug 2021
      • Manager in Compliance Operations

        Aug 2017 - Nov 2020
    • Corteva agriscience

      Aug 2021 - now

      Development, leadership, management and implementation of projects to increase efficiency, quality and consistency for global regulatory organization.Builds trust and fosters strong partnerships with internal teams and key stakeholders to achieve operational/project objectives.Responsible for chairing project meetingsResponsible for Initiating, leading, planning and executing projects to improve efficiency and quality of regulatory data.Provide support to the business and organization to facilitate optimal use and value of regulatory data.Review key performance indicators and resolve/improve data quality practices versus data standards and guidance.Collaborate and communicate in cross functional and global networks, includes but not limited to, Chemical Legislations, Regulatory Documents, Supply Chain, etc.Influence, identify and develop process improvement changes to improve data and maintenance quality that support business values and transformations.Develop & share training documentation. And provide training on the developed process. Resolve project issues and resource constraints with assistance from senior management. Ensure project timelines and objectives are achieved.Provide positive leadership to the project team Show less

      • Implementation Project Leader

        May 2024 - now
      • Project Lead in Regulatory and Stewardship

        Aug 2021 - now
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Transport of dangerous goods. classification of substances and mixtures for adr

      Corporate hazmat consultant (dgsa)
    • Project management: preventing scope creep

      Linkedin learning
      Aug 2022
      View certificate certificate
    • Entrepreneurship development cell & agri-business incubator, icrisat

      Jawaharlal nehru technological university
    • Iata cat1

      International air transport association (iata)
    • International maritime dangerous goods code

      Bureau of dangerous goods, ltd.
    • Lean certification

      Dupont india
    • Making great hiring decisions

      Amazon
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Sonica Narasimham K
      Shine Award-GROW TOGETHER: Value Differences / Collaborate Corteva Jan 2025 In recognition of outstanding coordination, collaboration, and assistance in helping the technology solutions team operate with improved clarity
    • Awarded to Sonica Narasimham K
      Shine Award-GROW THE FUTURE: Think Big / Innovate Corteva Sep 2023 In recognition of successfully leading the automation tool project
    • Awarded to Sonica Narasimham K
      Shine Award-GROW THE FUTURE: Think Big / Innovate Corteva Feb 2023 In recognition of facilitating the short learning sessions on Power Automate - Basics.
    • Awarded to Sonica Narasimham K
      Shine Award-Grow the future: Think Big/Innovate Corteva Sep 2022 In recognition of outstanding teamwork and creativity in the CORE(Center of Regulatory Enablement) logo design.
    • Awarded to Sonica Narasimham K
      Shine Award-Grow Together: Value Differences / Collaborate Corteva Jul 2022 In acknowledgement of identifying the deviation and gathering the relevant data for Reportable quantity project which enabled the Dangerous good team to clean up data for compliance on the entire Corteva product line.
    • Awarded to Sonica Narasimham K
      Shine Award-Grow the future: Think Big / Innovate Corteva Jul 2022 In recognition of outstanding leadership in driving a change across cross functional teams that will help the company with compliance in DG for years to come.
    • Awarded to Sonica Narasimham K
      Shine Award-Grow to win: Own Results/ Adapt Corteva Agriscience Mar 2022 In recognition of outstanding leadership and collaboration with cross functional teams to set up process which eliminates non compliance issues.
    • Awarded to Sonica Narasimham K
      Star of the Month Award Dupont Dec 2016 In acknowledgment of exceptional accomplishment and outstanding performance.
    • Awarded to Sonica Narasimham K
      Pat on the back Award Dupont Sep 2016 In recognition of commitment, effort and dedication.
    • Awarded to Sonica Narasimham K
      Pat on the back Award Dupont May 2016 In recognition of commitment, effort and dedication.
    • Awarded to Sonica Narasimham K
      Night on the Town Award Dupont Feb 2016 In acknowledgement of exceptional accomplishment, endeavoring support to stakeholders and outstanding performance.
    • Awarded to Sonica Narasimham K
      Pat on the back Award Dupont Sep 2015 In recognition of commitment, effort and dedication.
    • Awarded to Sonica Narasimham K
      Customer Delight Award Dupont Jul 2015 In appreciation of outstanding and endeavoring support provided to partner.
    • Awarded to Sonica Narasimham K
      Pat on the back Award Dupont Dec 2014 In recognition of commitment, efforts and dedication.
    • Awarded to Sonica Narasimham K
      Pat on the back Award Dupont Feb 2014 In recognition of commitment, efforts and dedication.
    • Awarded to Sonica Narasimham K
      Falcon Award DuPont Dec 2012 In acknowledgment of exceptional accomplishment and outstanding performance.