Kavya S
M.Sc., Food Technology and Quality Assurance
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Food Technology and Quality Assurance professional with practical experience in quality assurance, food safety management, food product development, and microbiological analysis. Certified in HACCP Level 3, ISO 22000:2018 Internal Auditor, and FoSTaC (Advance Manufacturing), with strong knowledge of GMP, GHP, FSSAI regulations, and Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS). Experienced in quality monitoring, regulatory compliance, shelf-life studies, research & development, with hands-on exposure to seafood processing and dairy quality control.
Seeking opportunities in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Food Safety, HSEQ, and Research & Development within leading food manufacturing organizations.
Experience
Online Quality Controller - Ocean Wealth Exports - Eramalloor, Kerala
(2025-10 - 2026-03)
- Performed online quality inspections during seafood processing operations.
- Monitored IQF squid glazing processes and tuna production lines.
- Recorded and verified core temperatures during tunnel freezing operations.
- Ensured compliance with HACCP, GMP, and food safety standards.
Research & Development Intern - Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University - Idukki, Kerala
(2025-01 - 2025-05)
- Conducted M.Sc. research on yoghurt incorporated with almond and dates.
- Optimized processing variables and evaluated physicochemical characteristics.
- Performed shelf-life studies and sensory evaluations.
Quality Controller Intern - Milma Dairy - Tripunithura
(2024-05 - 2024-07)
- Assisted in quality testing of milk and dairy products.
- Gained hands-on exposure to pasteurization, homogenization, and packaging operations.
- Supported HACCP implementation and GMP compliance activities.
Project Intern - Savitr Bioscience - Kochi, Kerala
(2023-01 - 2023-02)
B.sc. Research Project: Isolation of Actinomycetes and study of their secondary metabolites with antibiotic activity and evaluated antibacterial effects against pathogens
Education
Master of Science - Food Technology and Quality Assurance - Mahatma Gandhi University (2023 - 2025)
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology - Mahatma Gandhi University (2020 - 2023)
