Ref. No. : CA - 21146 - (R&D - Raw Material – with 16.4 years in Plastic Industry)

Education

M.Sc. (Organic Chemistry) From Institute of Science, Mumbai University, in 2008 with 60%

B.Sc. (Chemistry) From Mudhoji College, Phaltan, Shivaji University in 2005 with 79.50%

H.S.C. From Maharashtra State Board in 2002 with
70.83%

Skill Sets

Resourceful Technologist with more than 7 years’ experience in all phases of coating system research (Especially in the water based Interior coatings & Functional Resins Synthesis), development of paint systems for Architectural Coating (Interior & Exterior), Protective Coating systems, Wood coatings and for Autore finishes. Also had vast experience in smoothening of production processes (Troubleshooting) and demonstration of research work through paper writing and patent filing. Gradually enriched product basket through synthesis new products, enhanced existing product properties by up gradation, saved several millions of rupees through substantial cost reduction of existing products without deviating their performance. Have a deep experience of handling vendors, suppliers, internal customers, juniors and production team.

Well Organized.
Comfortable to work in teams.
Business communication skills.
Good Logical skill
Good analytical skill
Good observation skill

Diploma

Work Experience

R & D Chemist II
Since Nov 2015
Company Profile: Manufacturer & Supplier Of Decorative Paints, Powder Coatings, Decorative Paints
Job Profile:
Sound knowledge on role, chemistry, dosages and benefits along with costs of various raw materials used for development of water as well as solvent based coatings.
Expertise on the development on all interior finishes products ranging from Putties, primers and top coats as per the requirement (Properties V/s Cost) form marketing.
Capability of development of exterior range of products.
Good knowledge of requirements of field trials for improved success rates.
Hands on experience of scale up process for the developed product at shop floor.
Adhered to ISO 9001:200, 5S and safe work practices as per OHSAS 18001 and documentation.

Spearheaded the development of decorative coatings and new products as per design inputs from Marketing Group to capture and consolidate market share.
Specifically hands on experience of development of water based interior and exterior coating.
Worked for development of every product category like High end, premium, higher medium, medium and economy products for interior finishes.
Have a good experience of development of exterior finishes, primers and specialty coatings (Water Proofing and texture finishes).
Hands on experience of development of range of enamel products (Solvent Based).
Worked on various products to comply GS 11 (Cobalt removal, AEPO free coatings)
Evaluated competitor’s samples & new raw materials for the new development, cost reduction and formulation efficiency.
Conducted field trials/validation trials in association with marketing functions for the developed products on various trials all over the country.
Extended hands for designed scale up & standardization and while trouble shooting at shop floor.
Constantly interact with the marketing, sales and technical support service peoples for the betterment of the products, customer complaints.
Adhered to ISO 9001:200, 5S and safe work practices as per OHSAS 18001 and documentation.

Researcher II
Sept 2008 to Nov 2015
Company Profile: Offering A Wide Range Of Painting & Waterproofing Solutions For Homes, Offices & More.
Job Profile : 
Expertise on synthesis of Low VOC Enamels through high solid alkyds.
Capability of synthesis of water borne alkyd resins - alkyd Dispersions and alkyd Emulsions.
Good hand on experience on development of solvent borne resin (alkyds, Modified alkyds, polyesters, acrylics and amino resins) for decorative, wooden surfaces, industrial and auto-refinish segments.
Hands on expertise on formulating of paint recipe as per requirement for Interior &/OR exterior durability and for corrosion resistant coating systems.
Knowledge of various analytical instruments like DSC, DMA, TGA, GPC, GC, particle size analyzer, FTIR-IR, SEM, XRF, NMR, surface contact angle instrument and subsequent interpretation of the results. Also handled rheological instruments like Brookfield viscometer, cone and plate viscometer, stormer viscometer and Rheometer. 
Expertise on writing review and research articles for journals.
Hands on experience of preparation of confidential technical reports, visit reports and sample evaluation reports.
Expertise of handling production issues, customer related complaints and standardization of finalized recipes at shop floor and trouble-shooting if any.
Experienced in delivering seminars at technological events/conference, for new joiners’ and production personals.  
Good knowledge of ISO-9001 and OHSAS-18001 systems and Safe working practices.

Synthesis of functional and tailor-made resin systems for Decorative, Wood, Auto-refinish and Industrial coating applications.
Synthesis of water borne Alkyd systems (Alkyd Emulsion/Alkyd Dispersion) for Decorative applications.
Synthesis of solvent based alkyd, acrylic, polyester resins for polyurethane top coats, stoving (melamine formaldehyde) and air drying applications.
Synthesis of polyester resins for powder coating application.
Scaling up of synthesized resins from lab batches to shop floor & extend guidance for accuracy, maximum output and RFT.
Project planning and overseeing entire project execution process, delivering the project within the stipulated time and given raw material cost.
Conducting regular meetings for monitoring the project progress and ensuring completion of assigned jobs with line person and marketing person. .
Ensure safe work practices as per OHASAS 18001-2007 standards.

Professional Achievement:
Won first Prize in IPA awards 2015 in Research category for ‘Synthesis and Characterization of High Solid Alkyds for Low VOC Coatings”

Project Done During Academics 
Synthesis of Amino Coumarin and its Schiff’s bases

Publications
Won first Prize in IPA awards 2015 - Research category for ‘Synthesis and Characterization of High Solid Alkyd for Low VOC Coatings”. This paper has been filled for publication in Coatings Tech.

Published two Review papers in Paintindia.
Novel approaches for Low VOC Alkyds – a key to Eco Friendly Coatings in 2010
Supramolecular Polymers in 2012

Future Goals

Growth

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