Ogha Lakshmi

B.Tech Food Technology graduate with hands-on internship experience in food processing, quality assurance, and food safety. Knowledgeable in GMP, HACCP, quality control, shelf-life testing, sensory evaluation, and production monitoring. Strong analytical and teamwork skills with a commitment to maintaining product quality and industry standards.

Implant Training at National Institute of Fisheries Post Harvest Technology and Training, Cochin (2026-06)

• Gained practical exposure to fish post-harvest handling, preservation, processing, and value addition techniques.
• Observed quality control procedures, cold chain management, and seafood processing operations.
• Learned about food safety standards, hygiene practices, and quality assurance in fish processing industries.

Internship at iD Fresh Food (India) Private Limited (2026-05)

• Noted large-scale production of idli/dosa batter and parotta, including processing, packaging, and cold-chain management.
• Tested moisture content, salt levels, and sensory attributes across 6–7 batches daily as part of a 3–5 member QA team, flagging deviations in batter/parotta consistency before packaging.
• Obtained practical exposure to GMP, HACCP, and food safety management systems in a commercial food processing facility.

Internship at Crust N Crumb Food Ingredients Pvt. Ltd. (2026-04)

• Evaluated 10 bakery product batches daily through bulk density testing and sensory analysis, monitoring hygiene and quality standard adherence during production.
• Monitored production operations to ensure adherence to hygiene and quality standards.
• Acquired hands-on experience in bakery processing, packaging, and quality assurance procedures.

Internship at ITC Limited – Foods Division (RQAL, Pudukottai) (2026-02 – 2026-03)

• Watched the manufacturing process of ready-to-eat and snack food products from raw material handling to packaging.
• Verified moisture and salt content against specification limits on ~15 RTE/snack product samples daily, supporting timely detection of processing deviations before packaging release.
• Earned exposure to automated production systems and industrial quality management protocols.

Internship at Panda Foods Pvt. Ltd. (2025-07)

• Assisted in daily quality control checks and shelf-life testing.
• Supported the production team in monitoring processing parameters to ensure compliance with food safety standards.
• Attended training sessions on GMP compliance and proper hygiene practices.
• Participated in new product trials and sensory evaluation.

B Tech in Food Technology – Kelappaji College of Agricultural Engineering and Food Technology (2022-11 – 2026-06)

Higher Secondary – Holy Family C.G.H.S.S Chembukkavu (2019 – 2021)