Vikas

Richmond, Melbourne
+61426911491 | vikasnimbrana123@gmail.com
 https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikas-nimbrana-675644154/

Objective

As a Food Technologist, I am enthusiastic about the development and enhancement of food products. Through
my academic education and practical background, I have gained expertise in areas such as ensuring food safety
measures, innovating product development procedures, and food manufacturing processes.

Experience

Aviv Cakes and Bagles, Melbourne, Australia Apr 2023 - Present

Kitchen Assistant
Proficient in food preparation, customer service, and adhering to health and safety protocols.
Improved efficiency in implementing enhanced food safety procedures and systems.

Modern Dairies Ltd, Karnal, India Sept 2021 - Feb 2023

Technical Production Officer
Improved processes to boost productivity, cut expenses, and improve the consistency of products.
Ensured food quality, improve production, and develop new products.
Followed food safety regulations to maintain high-quality consumer demand adhering to food industry
standards.

Delhi Milk Scheme, New Delhi, India Jan 2020 - Mar 2020
Inplant Training in Dairy Plant
Acquired knowledge of dairy processing techniques & procedures, quality control, supply chain management,
equipment maintenance, food packaging and labeling, and food safety laws.

Purdue University, USA Aug 2019 - Oct 2019

Internship in Agricultural & Biological Engineering
Gained knowledge of particle and powder analysis, as an essential element for the competent manufacture of
pharmaceutical products involving suspensions and bulk powders.

Livestock Research Centre, NDRI, Karnal, India Jun 2017 - July 2017
In-Farm Training
Acquired knowledge of feeding and managing livestock, monitoring livestock health, sustainable practices in
livestock production.

Education

RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia Feb 2023 - Pursuing

Masters in Food Science and Technology

IGNOU, New Delhi, India Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

Post Graduate Diploma in Environment and Sustainable Development

National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, India July 2016 - Jun 2020
Bachelor's of technology in Dairy Technology

The Global Institute of Information Technology, Karnal, India July 2014 - Jun 2016
Advanced Diploma in Multipurpose Health Worker

Projects

Goat Milk - Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia) based beverage

Assisted to develop functional beverage prepared with herbal extract treated Giloy Juice and Goat milk.
Malt Base Ice-Cream
Assisted to develop a product of Malt base Ice-Cream and successfullly formulated the compositions and
proposed Business model for product development at Technology Business Incubator, NDRI, Karnal, India.
Skills

Food safety & security

HACCP, GMP, GHP, and ISO 22000
Product development and optimization
Analytical & Research skills
Critical-thinking & Decision-making
Quality Assurance and Control

Courses And Certifications

Diploma in Nutrition and Health Education

ISO 22000:2018 Food Safety Management System
FSMS Internal Auditor FSSC 22000 Ver 5.1
Develop Critical-thinking, Decision-making and Problem-solving skills
Food and Beverage Management
Food Fraud and Mitigation Defense
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point

Achievements & Awards

1st prize in Group Folk Dance and in Theatre competition in All India Reverie Youth Festival at ICAR-NDRI, Karnal,
India for consecutively 2 years
Winner and second runner-up in Intra University Sports Tournament at ICAR-NDRI, Karnal, India in 2018 and
2019.

Activities

Certification of Participation in Triangular Cooperation adapting technological advances and innovative

solutions to address Food Security Challenges in Africa and Asia by USAID
Participated and organized various cultural events in Feed the Future India Triangular Training Program for
International delegates at ICAR-NDRI, Karnal, India.
Member of Sports and Cultural Committee for 4 years at ICAR-NDRI, Karnal, India
Participated and organized various cultural and sports events at ICAR-NDRI, Karnal, India
Participated and organized Red Cross-Blood Donation Camps at ICAR-NDRI, Karnal, India for consecutively 3
years

References

Reference available upon request