Swetha Venkatachalamurthy

Food Technology Management postgraduate with nearly 1 year of experience as Junior QA-QC in food processing. Skilled in CAPA, FSSAI & HACCP compliance, GMP audits, and sensory evaluation. Proven ability in supporting quality deviations during scale-up and collaborating with R&D for process standardization of instant mixes.

Junior QA-QC at Dharwad Mishra Pedha & Food Processing Industry (2025-06 – Present)

• Supported quality operations including raw material inspection, hygienic packaging, and FSSAI/GMP/HACCP compliance for traditional sweets and processed foods.
• Assisted in CAPA implementation and documented product quality deviations during pilot-to-commercial scale-up to minimize rework and ensure batch-to-batch consistency.
• Monitored critical control points (CCPs) and maintained hygiene protocols across processing & packing areas through routine quality checks and internal audits.
• Supported R&D in new product development for instant mixes by assisting trial production and sensory analysis for process improvement.
• Assisted troubleshooting of production and quality-related issues by coordinating with Production & Maintenance teams to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
• Maintained audit-ready documentation for FSSAI and internal quality inspections.
• Verified labeling, packaging integrity, and storage conditions to uphold product quality and regulatory compliance.

Intern at Milky Mist Dairy Food Pvt Ltd (2024-05 – 2024-06)

• Observed dairy processing workflow and learned QC procedures, GMP documentation, and FSSAI compliance practices.

Intern at Sakthi Sugars Limited (2022-07 – 2022-08)

• Gained exposure to sugar manufacturing process including raw material procurement, extraction of juice, refining, and by-product management.

Intern at Aavin Milk Cooperative Limited (2021-03 – 2021-04)

• Gained hands-on experience in milk processing, quality control, and hygienic packaging operations.

Master of Science in Food Technology Management – PSG College of Arts and Science (2023 – 2025)

Bachelor of Science in Food Processing Technology and Management – PSGR Krishnammal College For Women (2020 – 2023)