Praveen Yerramsetti

Praveen Yerramsetti, Ph.D, is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in quality assurance and auditing within the food industry. As a Visiting Scientist at Oklahoma State University since December 2018, Praveen continues to contribute to academia while simultaneously serving as a Lead Auditor for TUV Nord since January 2016 and previously for EAGLE Certification Group from June 2017 to May 2023. Praveen's role as Quality Assurance Manager at Head Country Food Products, Inc. from May 2015 to April 2020 involved leading BRC audits that resulted in exceptional scores, managing unannounced inspections by regulatory bodies, and updating quality systems to comply with FSMA regulations. Praveen holds a Ph.D. in Food Science with a specialization in Food Safety from Oklahoma State University, as well as a Master's degree in Plant Science and a degree in Biotechnology.