KALAI NILA RAMAMOORTHY

FOOD TECHNOLOGIST
E-mail: kalaitnau17@gmail.com
Mobile: +91 9790302521

PROFILE STRENGTH

• In depth knowledge of food science, biotechnological techniques and equipments of food production
• Extensive knowledge of basic food laboratory equipment and testing food products
• Comprehensive knowledge of reviewing and evaluating food testing results.
• Familiar with FDA regulations and standards and well versed in computer applications with effective
communication and management skills
ACADEMIC PROFILE
M. Tech., Food Technology August 2017
College of Food and Diary Technology,
Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chennai
GPA: 8.78 out of 10.0

B. Tech., Bio Technology April 2015

Agricultural College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore.
GPA: 7.9 out of 10.0

PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS
September 2016- October 2016: Trainee Intern

TAMIL NADU CO-OPERATIVE MILK PRODUCERS’ FEDERATION LIMITED, CENTRAL DAIRY,

CHENNAI

1. Obtained good knowledge of all the unit operations in Milk and Milk products Production.
2. Right from sample collection to product dispatch all the processes along with the testing done
(Physical, chemical and Microbiological) has been studied.
3. The Plant Layout, Stocking System, CIP system, ETP plant, Boiler unit and the HACCP plan of
each process followed has been well learnt.

June 2014-August 2014: Worked as a Project Assistant

DEPARTMENT OF GENETIC ENGINEERING, SCHOOL OF BIOENGINEERING, SRM UNIVERSITY

1. Acquired practical knowledge on natural Ayurvedic foods and drugs

2. Hands on Training on instruments like PCR, Gel Documentation System and Sequence Analyzer
3. Obtained training on instruments like Microscope, ELISA Reader and pH Meter
October 2017-December 2017: Worked as a Food Technology Trainee
FOOD BUDDIES- FOOD CONSULTANT, CHENNAI
1. New Product Development and product enhancement.
2. Layout design of industrial implementation.
3. Development of SOPs and Food Safety Management System.
4. Machinery design of each product processing.

January 2018- Present: Worked as a Food Safety Auditor

BRAIN STUDIO, CHENNAI
1. Conducting site audits of food preparation sanitation and HACCP standards.
2. Monitoring staff to ensure compliance with food safety standards.
3. Implementing HACCP standards in industrial kitchens and certification.
4. Developing and implementing food safety training.
5. Monitoring food preparation workers to ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation
standards.

HONORS AND AWARDS

 University Merit Scholarship in Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chennai,
2015-2017.

 Best Paper Award in “3rd Tamil National Conference on Agricultural Science” on August 12 and 13,
2017 conducted by Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.

TECHNICAL SKILLS
 Software: Primer Design, MS word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint
 Instrumentation: PCR, Gel Documentation System, Spray Dryer, High Pressure Vacuum
Sealer, Homogenizer and Retort Processing Machine

RESEARCH WORKS

November 2016- August 2017 (Masters)

TAMIL NADU VETERINARY AND ANIMAL SCIENCES UNIVERSITY
Development of Spray Dried Milk Powder Using Milk from A2 Genotyped Native Cattle
The research work was carried with the objective of identifying A1 and A2 variants of the beta casein gene in
Umbalachery breed and to develop spray dried milk powder from A2 milk. T-ARMS PCR was used to
analysis A1 and A2 beta casein variants in Umbalachery cattle. The proximate analysis of the spray dried
whole milk powder from A2 milk for moisture, ash, fat, protein, carbohydrate and total solids contents were
determined. The accelerated shelf life testing revealed that the developed spray dried whole milk powder
from A2 milk could be claimed to possess a shelf life of one month.

Equipments – PCR machine, Soxhlet apparatus, Distillion Unit and Spray dryer

November 2014- April 2015 (Bachelors)

TAMIL NADU AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
DNA Barcoding of Medical raw Drugs

DNA Barcoding is a novel system designed to identify the species by using short, standardized gene regions.
Genomic DNA isolation and PCR amplification of the rbcL coding region of different medicinal plants was
performed. 6 samples were found to be adulterated by automated DNA sequencing. It is very essential to
identify adulterants in food, medicine raw drugs.

Equipments – PCR machine and Sequence Analyser

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

 Presented a poster entitled “Milk - The untold story about β-casein protein” in a national
conference cum workshop on “Making Indian Food Clean and Safe” at Tamil Nadu
Veterinary and Animal Sciences University held on 20-21 January 2017.
 Participated International Conference (EIQASFISH’ 16) on Emerging Issues in Quality and
Safety of Fish and Shellfish organized by Tamil Nadu Fisheries University held at Anna
University on 11-12 August 2016.
 Attended National Seminar on Exploring Food Based Approaches for Sustenance at
M.O.P.Vaishnav College for Women, Chennai on 27-28 January 2017.
 Participated as a Delegate in the Symposium on Lifestyle and Diabetes held during the Dr.
Mohan’s International Diabetes Update on 31 July 2016.

VOLUNTEERING

 Student volunteer in National Service Scheme, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore.
 NSS volunteer in Health Awareness Programme on the theme “Healthy Youth for Healthy
India” in Coimbatore, 2013.

PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: 26-10-1993
Languages Known: English, Tamil (Read, Write and Speak)
Address: South street, Pudur, Orathanadu (Tk), Thanjavur- 614625.