Molding the
chemistry of
tomorrow.
Chemical & Process Engineer specializing in paints, coatings, and scale-up manufacturing. Bringing rigorous laboratory precision to the production floor.
Engineering Solutions at Scale
I am a Chemical & Process Engineer (M.S., Cleveland State University) specializing in paints and coatings commercialization. Drawing on experience from Sherwin-Williams and Asian Paints, I excel at translating lab-scale innovations into robust, full-scale production realities.
Driven by data analytics and continuous improvement, I have successfully scaled 12+ product lines, automated batch processes, and achieved >95% first-pass yields. I am currently seeking strategic U.S. opportunities to build efficient, sustainable, and quality-driven manufacturing processes.
Quality Focused
20–25% improvement in first-pass quality through rigorous DOE & SPC methodologies.
Process Optimization
30% reduction in manual intervention via integrated PLC/HMI automation systems.
Data-Driven
18% productivity boost mapped through robust Power BI dashboards & real-time analytics.
Sustainability
12% solvent reduction & diminished hazardous waste via green process initiatives.
Where I've Operated
Associate Engineer
- Partnered with team on new product commercialization and lab-to-plant scale-up initiatives, transferring formulations to full-scale manufacturing while improving process robustness, yield, and time-to-market.
- Designed and executed DOE-based process and formulation experiments, identifying critical parameters and applying SPC/Six Sigma to reduce batch variability and improve first-pass quality by 20–25%.
- Managed cross-functional NPI and continuous improvement projects, developing project plans, timelines, and deliverables while collaborating with Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations teams.
- Analyzed production data using Minitab and statistical tools, driving cost optimization, cycle-time reduction, and troubleshooting via RCA/FMEA, delivering 10–15% savings and consistent product performance.
Process Engineer
- Led chemical process optimization for water-based emulsions, primers, enamels, and putty formulations, improving dispersion, milling, and letdown efficiency to increase plant throughput.
- Developed and updated PFDs, P&IDs, and mass/energy balances for mixing, bead mills, and solvent handling systems, enabling safe scale-up of 12+ formulations with 95%+ first-pass yield.
- Simulated and optimized process conditions using Aspen Plus, reducing solvent usage and utility consumption by 12% while improving heat transfer and batch homogeneity.
- Automated dosing, mixing, and transfer operations using PLC (Ladder Logic) and HMI (PanelView) controls, minimizing manual intervention by 30%.
- Applied Lean Six Sigma, Minitab, and Root Cause Analysis to resolve settling, foaming, and shade variation issues, cutting rework and rejection rates by 28%.
- Built Power BI and Advanced Excel dashboards to track OEE, downtime, yield, and raw material consumption, improving productivity by 18% across multi-shift operations.
- Optimized plant utilities, instrumentation, and sustainability initiatives (steam, compressed air, solvent recovery, waste reduction), reducing downtime and lowering hazardous waste.
Technical Arsenal
Process Engineering
Methodologies
Materials & Testing
Automation Controls
Tools & Analytics
Sustainability
Foundational Training
Master of Science in Chemical Engineering
Cleveland State University
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
Parul University
Professional Metrics
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Process optimization & quality improvement methodologies.
Industrial Automation & PLCs
Automation systems, ladder logic & HMI control design.
cGMP Compliance
Rigorous quality standards in regulated manufacturing environments.
Project Management Professional
Technical Institute of America (TTA), Expected 2025.
Technical Dossiers
Sustainable Bio-polymer Film from Citrus Waste
Academic R&D ProjectDeveloped biodegradable bio-polymer films from citrus waste through optimized extraction, formulation, and thin-film processing, designing and executing pilot-scale trials to improve mechanical, thermal, and barrier performance.
Characterized material and process behavior using FTIR, DSC, TGA, and mechanical testing, applying DOE, SPC, RCA, and FMEA to enhance consistency, reduce variability, and optimize formulation and operating conditions.
Documented experiments and supported scale-up using Minitab, AutoCAD, PLC controls, and Excel, collaborating with R&D teams to refine recipes, standardize processes, and improve overall product quality and reproducibility.