Vivek Annamalai

Food Technology postgraduate (M.Sc., in progress) with a B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering, combining SOP-based quality assurance experience with a hands-on dairy processing internship (milk reception, pasteurization, CIP operations, physicochemical and microbiological testing) and food product development research presented at a national conference. Working knowledge of FSSAI regulations, GMP, GHP, and HACCP principles, and shelf-life evaluation. Seeking an entry-level opportunity in food quality assurance/control, food laboratory, or dairy/food processing.

Dairy Processing & Quality Intern - Aavin (Thiruvannamalai Dist. Co-op. Milk Producers' Union Ltd.) - Thiruvannamalai

(2026-07 - 2026-08)

• Participated in milk reception, sampling, and documentation, and performed physicochemical testing (pH, fat, SNF, TSS) to verify raw milk and product quality against dairy standards.
• Assisted with pasteurization, processing, and CIP (Clean-in-Place) operations, and supported microbiological testing and quality control checks as part of routine dairy plant quality assurance.

Graduate Trainee, Quality Assurance & Quality Control - TAFE Access Limited

(2025-02 - 2025-07)

• Performed pre-delivery inspection, in-process checks, and final testing of hydraulic cylinder components against documented SOPs to verify conformance to specification.
• Documented inspection reports and non-conformances and assisted with instrument calibration to support consistent quality verification; coordinated with production teams to resolve issues before dispatch.

Intern, Service, Parts & Mechanical Operations - Tarakeshwar Tractors (John Deere Dealer)

(2022-07 - 2022-08)

• Assisted with tractor servicing and spare-parts inventory, building a practical understanding of agricultural machinery maintenance.

M.Sc.

• Food Technology - Yenepoya University (Deemed to be University) (2025 - 2027)

B.Tech - Agricultural Engineering - Anand Institute of Higher Technology, Chennai (2021 - 2025)

HSC (Class XII) - Govt.

Boys Higher Secondary

School, Polur (2021 - 2021)

SSLC (Class X) - Govt.

Boys Higher Secondary

School, Polur (2019 - 2019)