NPD MANAGER - BRIO HOSPITALITY - Mumbai
(2025-05)
- Manage product development from concept, market/consumer inputs and formulation through prototype refinement, packaging, factory trials and commercial launch.
- Coordinate R&D, Marketing, QA, Procurement, Supply Chain, Production, Packaging, vendors and contract manufacturers to execute multiple NPD activities within timelines.
- Work with suppliers and manufacturing partners on sampling, material availability, technical requirements, trials, costing and commercialization readiness.
- Lead RM/PM sourcing and coordination, supplier discussions, packaging/artwork development and production implementation.
- Evaluate product and prototype feedback from trials and coordinate iterations to improve product quality, functionality and consumer suitability.
- Support FSSAI, labelling and food-safety compliance and coordinate NPI readiness for Quick Commerce platforms.
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE - ASMITA ORGANIC FARMS
(2023-08 - 2025-04)
- Led development and commercialization of health-focused food products, including organic-ingredient nut butter formulations.
- Developed and refined prototypes through trials and coordinated with Marketing, QA and Supply Chain to align product requirements, quality and launch feasibility.
- Coordinated raw-material and supplier requirements, factory-scale trials, production implementation and troubleshooting.
- Supported FSSAI requirements, allergen declaration, nutrition labelling and product claims while maintaining development documentation.
- Developed Black Ginger Gummies as a nutraceutical product; launch was subsequently delayed.
- Worked on MCT Oil product development and supported its live/commercial stage.
- Developed organic superfood nutra powders, contributing to formulation and product development activities.
R&D / FOOD TECHNOLOGY PROJECT - VRFT RESEARCH LAB
Supported industrial trials, documentation and technology transfer for Open Secret Cookie Bar, contributing to its transition into a commercially running product.
Industrial Training / Internship - AMUL – VASUDHARA DAIRY MILK PRODUCERS UNION
- Gained hands-on exposure to large-scale dairy processing including milk reception, pasteurization, homogenization and packaging.
- Observed process-parameter monitoring, food-safety controls and quality testing across production stages.
