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EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

B.Sc. Zoology, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai
completed in 1988.

M.Sc. Marine Biology & Oceanography Annamalai University completed in 1990.

Registered for Ph.D. on July 2000 Institute of Science University of Mumbai -- --

POSITIONS HELD:

February 25, 1991 – December 30,1992
Fishery Microbiologist/Technologist
Firoz & Company Ltd., Mumbai, INDIA.

January 5, 1993 –July 31,1995
Production / Quality Control Manager
Al Tawfiq Fish Trading Co.,Ajman, UNITED ABAB EMIRATES

September 12, 1995 till today
Standards Manager
Sawant Food Products Ltd.,Mumbai, INDIA.

NATURE OF WORK AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

As “FISHERY MICROBIOLOGIST / TECHNOLOGIST’ in Fizoz & Co., Mumbai, INDIA.
Work Done:
1. Microbiological analysis: The raw material to finished products [Total Plate Count, Coliforms, Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella & Arizona sps, Vibrio cholerae Clostridium sps Etc.].
2. Organoleptic evaluation: By visual checking – Quality of the products, Code, Grade, Weight, Count & Defects [Defects – General appearance, Freshness, Texture, Odour, Discoloration, Dehydration, Black spot, Hanging meat, Vegetative matters, Objectionable foreign matter, Non – uniformity Etc.].
3. Water Analysis: Testing of Physical, Chemical & Biological parameters.
4. In – Process Quality Control – from raw material receiving to finished product.
5. Analysis of Sanitary and Hygiene samples.
6. Records review.

As “PRODUCTION / QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER” in Al Tawfiq Fish Trading Co., Ajman, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES.
Work Done:
1. Planing the raw material
2. Manpower planning and work allocation to the supervisors / team of workers
3. Directions according to the product specifications.
4. Online production control (Including canning line).
5. Day to day verification of Product Workability analysis and based on the reports – ‘suggestions to the concern departments and Management’.
6. Qualitative and quantitative work extraction
7. Attend company and buyers inspection
8. Records verification

As “STANDARDS MANAGER” SEAFOOD DIVISION in Sawant Food Products Ltd., Mumbai, INDIA.
Work Carrying:
1. HACCP Team Leader.
2. Planning & Verification of Process Controls, Product Workability analysis, Manpower Planning & Utilization, Raw material consumption and Rate of Production, Yield Calculations, Sanitation and Hygiene.
3. HACCP System Audits and HACCP Manual Validation
4. Training, Support, Guidance and Control of sub-ordinates, staff and below workers.
5. Direct supervision - all type of value added products and Canning Line online control.
6. Training the personnel according to order specifications and consumers taste and demands. (Especially value added products).
7. Liaison with Export Inspection Agencies, Govt. Regulatory / Monitoring authorities and other Govt. / non-Govt. Organisation.
8. Technical advises to ensure the safety and wholesomeness of the product.
OTHER RELEVENT INFORMATIONS:
Handled all types of Fresh/Frozen fishes, Shrimps (Marine / Fresh water & Culture), Cephalopods (Squids, Cuttlefish, Octopus), Decopods (Crabs & Lobsters), Clams and Mussels.

FELLOWSHIPS AND AWARDS OBTAINED:
ICAR Research Fellowship (Junior) during the period of M. Sc.

RESEARCH PAPERS:
Published : One (Science and Culture May 1990)
“Effect of UV on quality of black tea from Ceriops decandra.”
In Press : One
“Parasitic fungi in Boleopthalmus dussumeirri”
Presented two research papers on International Conference and Seminar:
1. Pathway of microbial pathogens in fish at the fish landing centres of mumbai - India.
2. Total Aerobic bacterial count in Seer fish (Scomberomorous sps) at different steps of processing.
M. Sc. Dissertation:
“Effect of UV on quality of black tea form Mangrove leaves”.

SPECIALIZED COURSES:

1991 October:- Completed short term training course in “Microbiological analysis and Organoleptic evaluation in fish and fishery products” in Central Institute of Fishery Technology, Mumbai, INDIA.

1999 September:- Completed the Seafood HACCP Training course on Seafood HACCP theory and practical applications based on USFDA HACCP/CGMP Regulations (CFR Part 123, Part 110) and EC Directives (91/493/EEC & 94/356/EC) conducted by the MPEDA, Mumbai.

1999 October:- Completed short-term training program on “VALUE ADDED PRODUCTS” - conducted jointly by INFOFISH MALAYSIA & MPEDA.

PROFICIENCY IN COMPUTER APPLICATIONS:

Proficient in : DOS, Windows
Spread Sheets : Lotus, Excel
Databases : Word star, Word Perfect, Ms-Word.

REFERENCE: : Shri. Ashok Naidu,
Deputy Director,
Marine Products Export Development Authority,
605, Regent Chambers, Nariman Point,
Mumbai – INDIA.
E-MAIL ADDRESS: anishpandian@rediffmail.com
manoj_pandian@hotmail.com