Ravi Kumar has work experience as the Head of Research and Development at Chaman Lal Setia Exports Ltd since July 2018. Ravi'srole involves examining various research ideas, initiating new ideas, and overseeing the progress of various projects. Prior to this, they had a training role at FICCI in 2013, where they focused on physio-chemical analysis of different food products using instruments like HPLC, GC-MS, and ICP. In 2012, Ravi had an internship at the Centre for Science and Environment in New Delhi.
Ravi Kumar's education history begins in 1998 when they attended Kendriya Vidyalaya for an unspecified degree and field of study. Ravi then went on to pursue a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Agricultural and Food Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, from 2010 to 2014. After completing their undergraduate degree, Ravi Kumar furthered their education by obtaining a Master's degree in Food Process Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, between 2016 and 2018.
In addition to their formal education, Ravi Kumar has also obtained several certifications to enhance their skills and knowledge in the food industry. These certifications include "Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 9: Lead Auditor" from BRCGS in April 2023, "FOOD ALLERGEN MANAGEMENT," "FOOD SAFETY ISSUE 8 IN ACCORDANCE TO BRC STANDARD," "HACCP," and "VACCP/TACCP" from EP Infoways Pvt. Ltd. in June 2021. Ravi also earned the "ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM IN FOOD & AGRIBUSINESS" certification from IIPM in March 2021.
Furthermore, Ravi Kumar has obtained various certifications and completed courses in specific areas of food processing and safety. These include "Recent Trends in Food Processing and Preservation" from the National Institute of Technology Rourkela in September 2020, "NEWER SENSORY METHODS FOR CONSUMER INSIGHTS" from NIFTEM in August 2020, "RECENT ADVANCES IN DAIRY PROCESS ENGINEERING" from Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University in August 2020, and "RECENT DEVELOPMENT IN FOOD PROCESSING" from SANT LONGWAL INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY in July 2020.
Additionally, Ravi Kumar has certifications in "Food safety and Quality Assurance: Issues & Challenges" from AFSTI in June 2020 and "MICRONUTRIENT FORTIFICATION IN COMBATING MALNUTRITION" from NIFTEM in June 2020. Ravi has also completed the "INTERMEDIATE GRAPHIC DESIGN" course from Shaw Academy Marketing in May 2020 and participated as a delegate in the 8th International Food Convention organized by AFSTI in December 2018. Lastly, they have certifications in "FOSTAC" and "FOSTAC COVID-19 GUIDELINES" from FSSAI Publication in June 2020.
Overall, Ravi Kumar has a comprehensive educational background in the field of food and agricultural engineering, complemented by numerous certifications and courses that further enhance their expertise in food processing and safety.
July, 2018 - present