Ambreen Nafees

Experienced in development and formulation of new products and process. Exploration and value addition of new ideas for product and process development. Improvement of existing products for better taste, quality and shelf life as and when required.

Skilled in implementation of HACCP, GMPs, GHPs and CCPs. In-depth knowledge of ISO22000. Strong coordinating, planning and problem-solving abilities. Taking care of the coordination between cross-department teams (Quality, R&D and Production) to supervise sharing of process critical information.

Highly skilled in communicating & liaising with internal organizational resources to suggest and implement process enhancements / modifications to improve product quality. Have full awareness and experience in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Ability to work under pressure in time-sensitive, fast-paced environments.

Research and Development Officer at Kanas (Pvt) Ltd (2019-01 – 2022-12)

As a RND officer my JDs comprise but are not limited to:

• To assist cross functional teams (Microbiological Lab, Production, Stores and QA) for Material handling and specification.
• To prepare technical report and risk assessment of ingredients for better and safe handling with special respect to food safety and ISO-22000.
• To supervise and execute trial production for new launches of products and process parameters finalization.
• To prepare files related to product development as per requirement of labeling and ISO-22000.
• To prepare HACCP plans for new products and processes.
• To conduct studies for application of new ingredients and process for new and existing products.
• To maintain the house keeping of RND Lab.
• To maintain the inventory of glassware and other necessities for RND lab.
• To conduct the appropriate shelf life study for new and existing products with complete reports.
• pH Determination
• Brix Determination
• Free Acidity Determination
• Moisture Determination
• Bostwick Determination

Internee at Mehr Water Plant Arid Agriculture University (2014-01 – 2014-12)

Involved in performance of filtration of water for purification purpose at filtration unit

Teacher at National Academy Secondary School (2015-01 – 2015-12)

Developed strong, focused and enthusiastic caliber of students by using sophisticated methods of teaching.

Masters of Science in Food technology – PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi (2016-09 – 2019-08)

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture & Food Technology – PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi (2012-09 – 2016-08)

HSSC – Rawalpindi Board of Intermediate Education (2010-09 – 2011-08)

SSC – Karachi Board of Secondary Education (2008-09 – 2009-08)