Mukul Kumar

Dedicated and detail-oriented Paint Technologist in the paint industry, specializing in grinding lab operations, shade matching, and the development of solvent-based paints. Skilled in quality control, pigment dispersion, and formulation adjustments. Adept at leading lab teams and collaborating with R&D and production teams for continuous improvement.

Colour Matcher - SIRCA PAINTS INDIA LIMITED

• Perform precise shade matching for wood coatings and decorative paints
• Handle customer complaints related to shade variation, application defects, and finish issues
• Conduct site visits to analyze problems and provide technical solutions
• Perform panel application to validate colour accuracy and finish performance
• Develop and adjust colour formulations based on client requirements
• Successfully contributed to paint lab setup, including equipment arrangement and workflow organization
• Ensure quality compliance and improve shade matching efficiency
• Perform accurate shade matching for wood coatings and decorative paints
• Handle tinting processes and color formulation adjustments

Researcher and Development (R&D) Officer - SUNLAC PAINTS LIMITED

1.4 Year Experience

• Manage pigment grinding operations ensuring optimal particle size and dispersion quality
• Perform full spectrum of quality control tests including adhesion, DFT, salt spray, and OUV
• Prepare and grinding paint batches of various types such as Acrylic, Alkyd, Polyurethane (PU), and Epoxy solvent-based paints and primers according to formulation standards
• Operate and maintain grinding equipment and lab instruments, ensuring proper calibration and cleanliness for accurate results
• Manage day-to-day lab workflows, including sample preparation, testing, and documentation to meet production and R&D requirements
• Maintain inventory of raw materials, lab supplies, and ensuring proper storage and handling

Paint Technologist - Sunlac Paint limited

• Solvent-Based Paint Systems (TSA, QD, NC, Pu, Acrylic)
• Metallic Paint Development (Aluminum, Pearl, Mica)
• Shade Matching (Visual & Spectrophotometric) Pigment Dispersion & Grinding Lab Operations Paint Formulation Adjustment

Highschool Pass - UP.BOARD (2019)

Intermediate Pass - UP.BOARD (2021)

Diploma - Paint Technology - GOVERNMENT POLYTECHNIC KANPUR (2021 - 2024)