Rinrapht Aphikulvarawan

Research and Development professional with over 7 years of experience leading food and beverage product development projects across restaurant and manufacturing environments. Experienced in commercialization, cost management, and cross-functional project coordination from concept development through market launch. Able to drive product initiatives that balance customer needs, operational efficiency, and business objectives.

Research & Development (Head Team) at Thai Agri Foods Public Company Limited (Food & Beverage Division) (2022-04 – Present)

• Lead product development projects from concept development through commercialization across food service and manufacturing operations.
• Drive project execution by coordinating Marketing, Purchasing, Production, QA, and Operations teams to achieve business objectives and launch timelines.
• Optimize product formulations, production workflows, and operational processes to improve product consistency and operational efficiency.
• Oversee pilot runs, product validation, and shelf-life studies to support successful product launches and manufacturing readiness.
• Manage product costing, supplier coordination, and development activities to balance quality, feasibility, and business requirements.

Research & Development Executive at Minor Food Group (Bonchon Chicken Thailand) (2020-02 – 2022-04)

• Led menu development initiatives from concept creation through launch to support brand growth and customer experience.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop products aligned with operational capabilities and commercial objectives.
• Developed recipes, costing structures, and operational procedures to support consistent execution across restaurant operations.
• Coordinated product launches and training activities to ensure smooth implementation and operational readiness.

Research & Development (Process) at Buono (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (2019-07 – 2020-02)

• Supported new product introduction and scale-up projects from development to production.
• Developed production documentation, BOMs, and process flows to improve manufacturing readiness and process control.
• Coordinated pilot production and validation activities to support successful product implementation.

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Food Technology – Mahidol University (2015 – 2019)