Nethra Jayakrishnan

Passionate Food Technologist with academic and industrial exposure in food processing, product development, quality control, food safety, and functional food formulation. Experienced in conducting physicochemical, microbiological, and sensory evaluation studies through research projects and industrial internships. Strong knowledge of food quality assurance systems, food packaging, shelf-life assessment, and regulatory compliance.

Committed to developing innovative, safe, and nutritionally enhanced food products while maintaining industry quality standards.

Intern - Milky Mist Dairy - Erode, Tamil Nadu, India

(2025-06 - 2025-07)

• Assisted in quality monitoring and production activities across dairy processing operations.
• Participated in process documentation, departmental record management, and production data analysis.
• Conducted routine inspections of production areas to ensure hygiene, safety, and operational compliance.
• Supported preparation of technical reports, presentations, and project documentation.
• Observed daily product manufacturing processes and quality assurance practices.

Intern - Bayfield Food Ingredients - Angamaly, Kerala, India

(2024-02 - 2024-03)

• Assisted in ingredient quality evaluation and food processing operations.
• Participated in production monitoring, process documentation, and quality assurance activities.
• Collaborated with technical teams to analyze process challenges and identify improvement opportunities.
• Prepared project reports and technical presentations for departmental review.
• Conducted production floor inspections to verify operational standards and compliance.

Intern - Al Badr Seafoods Pvt. Ltd. - Kakkanad, Kerala, India

(2023-05 - 2023-05)

• Observed seafood processing, packaging, and quality control procedures.
• Assisted in documentation management and preparation of operational reports.
• Monitored packing operations to ensure compliance with quality specifications.
• Participated in production monitoring and reporting activities.
• Gained exposure to seafood industry quality assurance and food safety systems.

Intern - Cashew Export Promotion Council of India - Kollam, Kerala, India

(2022-05 - 2022-05)

• Assisted in quality assessment and export-oriented processing operations.
• Conducted research and documentation activities related to cashew processing.
• Supported project reporting, presentation preparation, and record management.
• Observed quality inspection and packaging procedures.
• Developed understanding of food export standards and processing requirements.

M.Sc. - Food Technology - Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (2024-07 - 2026-05)

B.Sc. - Food Technology - Mount Royal College (2021-06 - 2024-04)