Executive Senior Team

Education synopsis:
M.Sc., Ph.D. in Microbiology (Bombay University) & D.M.L.T
Research experience- during his research conducted study to identify the incidence of salmonella from processed frozen frog legs between 1974 and 1986. He was awarded a doctorate for this by Bombay University.

Professional synopsis -
Dr. D. Rajagopalan has worked in capacity of Technical Advisor/ Senior Quality Control Manager, have been responsible for complete Quality Assurance activity from the receipt of the raw material to finished products of sea foods. He was also in-charge of the Microbiology Laboratory and activities involved in the implementation of quality systems, quality up gradation and training of personnel at the floor level, internal audit, and documentation as per E.U. and U.S.F.D.A. norms.
Qualified Lead Auditor of FSMS ISO 22,000 and ISO 9000:2000 certified by SAI GLOBAL and HACCP by USDC (USA)

Education synopsis:
B.Sc. in Microbiology (Bombay University), MBA(Production & Manufacturing) & D.M.L.T
Professional synopsis -
Deepika has worked in capacity of Quality Control In-charge, have been responsible for complete Quality Assurance activity from the receipt of the raw material to finished products of sea foods. She was also in-charge of the Microbiology Laboratory and activities involved in the implementation of quality systems, quality up gradation and training of personnel at the floor level, internal audit, and documentation as per E.U. and U.S.F.D.A. norms. Trained in HACCP and Internal Auditing. She has a hands on experience in implementation of food safety systems, laboratory techniques.

Education synopsis:
M.Sc., P.G.Diploma in Personnel Management. & Diploma in Industrial Pollution Control.
Professional synopsis -

37 years experience in various fields viz. Quality control and Inspection in food industry, implementation of food safety management in manufacturing units.

1. As junior Scientific Assistant in Export Inspection Agency (A Government of India- Organization for Quality Control and Inspection for Exports). Period 1978 t0 1981- Nature of Work: Microbiological analysis of fish and fishery products.
2. TAs Technical Officer in Export Inspection Agency (A Government of India- Organization for Quality Control and Inspection for Exports). Period 1981 t0 1994- Nature of work: Inspection of fish and fishery products, cashew kernels products and implementation of systems viz. GMP, SSOP and Quality control.ea
3. As Deputy Manager, R &D. Quality Control in Maxwell Exim, Chennai. Period 1-8-1994 to 30- 11-1995.
   Nature of work: Processing, quality control Inspection of cashew kernels.
4. As Manager Quality Control in M/S. Santhi Sea Food Private Limited (Manufacturer and Exporter of Shrimps. cuttle fish. An EU approved Unit). Chennai. Period from Dec.1995 to May 2006.
   Nature of Job: Processing of shrimps, Quality control, Microbiological analysis, HACCP, GMP implementation, compliance with Govt. of India regulation, EU Regulation, USFDA requirements.
5. As Manager Quality Control in Five star Marine Exports Private Limited. (Manufacturer and Exporter of shrimps, fish.) Nellore, Andhra Pradesh Period April 2007 to September 2007 Nature of Work: Processing of shrimps, Quality control, Microbiological analysis , HACCP, GMP implementation, compliance with Govt. of India regulation, EU Regulation, USFDA requirements.
6. As Manager Quality Assurance in Oceanic Edibles International Limited (Manufacturer and Exporter of aseptic fruit pulp, frozen fruits and vegetables, and Marine products.) Marakkanam. Tamil Nadu Period October 2007 to December 2011.

Nature of Work attended: Processing of fruit pulp, frozen fruits, shrimps, Quality control, Microbiological analysis, HACCP, GMP, Food safety system implementation, compliance with Govt. of India regulation, EU Regulation, USFDA requirements.