FASIULLAH MOHAMMED
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 14 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager (Precision Agronomist)
Pavaman Agri Ventures (KAPIL AGRO FARMS)
HYDERABAD, TS
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Deputed to Kapil Agro Farms and GVK farms (600 acres), looking after precision farming techniques like data analyzing from installed IOTs at farms, Drone sprayings which enables effective advisory decisions
- Executed Ultra and High density horticulture Production project at KapilAgro farms namely, nutrient management, plant protection and irrigation management
- Managed over 19,000 mango plants
- Implemented High-density Plantation of Mango, lemon, custard apple, Apple Ber, Fig, Jamun, Sapota and Guava production project with efficient Management
- E.g increased Guava yields by 20%
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
Senior Crop Advisor
Samhitha Crop Care Clinic
NALGONDA, TS
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Training and Capacity Building for Field Assistants on Sweet lime
- Diagnose field problems and giving advisory based on data collected through IOTs at farm level
- Analyzing and interpreting Soil, weather and crop data to prepare appropriate advisory
- Solve problems (e.g Deficiencies, Disorders and Diseases) and create solutions, including organizing and conducting field trials based on IOT data at field level
- Collaborate with Farmers in order to identify and evaluate business and technical requirements
- Schedule and make regular visits to registered farmers
- Gather relevant information (e.g As requested by Technology team and Agri experts team) and keep up to date with any relevant developments
- Conduct classes or deliver lectures, presentations and demonstrations on subjects such as farming techniques, business management and new regulations
- Maintain customer records (e.g Services provided, effects of advice given), manage budgets and accounts and prepare reports weekly and monthly
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
Operational Lead
I2v consulting Pvt Ltd
HYDERABAD, TS
05.2016 - 10.2020
- Giving field marketing services to Bayer group at Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, India
- Responsible for effective management of Operations managers, supervisors and field staff in market development operations and conducting crop expert training program for staff
- Responsible for budget allocation and operations to meet annual target
- Analyze and implement standard processes that tighten costs, reduce risk, and ensure quality, reliable and safe operations
- Partner with various internal teams (Finance, Marketing, IT, Executive Management, Strategy) cross-functionally to identify and implement operational strategies and timelines
- Strong Communication and Negotiation Skills - Considering role involves convincing everyone in value chain, i.e Customers, vendors, local workers, people who love to talk and can convince anyone are needed
- Ethical and Structured Working - Someone who loves to build models and looks at solving even smallest of problems in most structured and organized manner is great fit here
- Identify areas of improvement and maximize productivity
- Quickly understand business issues and challenges of field operations; identify strengths/weaknesses and suggest areas for improvement
- Be data driven, develop and report performance metrics, executive updates, forecasting, and budgeting analysis to identify potential opportunities for improving Customer Experience
- Deep dive and acquire extensive knowledge of emerging organizational practices and apply when solving business problems
- Design, develop, pilot & roll out enterprise wide programs around performance improvement, cycle time improvement for returns, operational experience, financial auditing, identification of alternate operational services etc
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials
- Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations
- Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
Farm Engineer
Panorama Agriculture Company
ABDALLI
04.2014 - 04.2015
- Responsible for effective management of foremen and supervisors, farm equipment, warehouse, import of agriculture inputs, inventory, supply chain management, farm labor and retail business development
- Responsible for nursery management of date palm seedlings and orchard seedlings in protected environment/green house and hard wood cuttings and their propagation, vegetable nursery management, open filed forage (Blue panic, Berseem, Lucern, Rhodes) production in terms of quality and quantity
- Responsible for 20,000 date palms management in terms of plant health issues and quality production of dates and date palm seedlings management
- Launched 3 retail outlets in Kuwait and responsible for large cattle feed production
- Managed Sustainable Date palm nursery and management practices (20,000 plants) production system
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
Agriculture Extension Officer
Mount Meru seed Limited
ARUSHA
11.2011 - 02.2014
- Target oriented strategic planning for Maize and sunflower seed production/certification, contract farming of paddy, farm management and farm extension within given budget
- Responsible for Hyoliec-41 sunflower seed/product multi location trails and registration of new hybrid seeds at statutory bodies like secretariat of varietal release committee, SARI, TOSCI, agriculture universities, TASTA (Republic of Tanzania) and private institutions with report analysis and summarization (product stewardship)
- Establishing contract farming with 120 commercial farmers at Northern Agro climatic zone namely, Babaty, Singida, Dodoma and working on maximum yield production within seasonal constraints by giving scientific recommendations on integrated nutrient/pest/disease management with regular visits as deemed necessary and documenting all yields and land use to meet funding requirements
- Responsible for production (multiplication) of quality seeds for Maize and Sunflower
- Responsible for Maize and sunflower seed processing (seed grading, sorting, dressing and packing) at seed processing unit
- Managing sales team, retail agencies and coordinating with all agricultural agencies, commercial farmers, NGO's and conducting farmers' meeting/demonstrations for good agricultural practices for product demand generation and product sale
- Worked on inventory projects in agreement with rural livelihood development company (RLDC) and agriculture seed agency (ASA) to promote good agricultural practices in (Northern Agriculture Zone) Tanzania for betterment of the socio-economic status of small farmers
- Have done cultivation of Maize in 1000 acres, Sunflower in 500 acres and 200 acres paddy in Northern Province of the Tanzania (East Africa)
- Collected, analyzed and evaluated agricultural data to plan and develop techniques to assist farmers in solving problems such as crop rotation and soil erosion
- Gave instruction on agricultural processes, pest management and food safety.
Sales and Extension Officer
Aries Agro India Limited
Vijayawada, AP
07.2009 - 09.2010
- Coordinating and guiding activities of field operations, sales and marketing, inventory and supply chain management with marketing agency and giving technical knowledge about products to non-technical field staff
- Meeting with farmers and creating awareness among them about importance of fertilizers, micro nutrients and integrated nutrient management (INM) practices in specified crops like paddy, chilli, cotton and Citrus lime, mango orchards
- Maintaining field operations for research and development of new products in commercial crops
- Conducting farmer meetings, field demonstrations, field days as per SOP and extensive field work to create demand pull from farmer level
- Visiting various industries and promoting brands through audio visual presentations
- Meeting agricultural officers of different areas and promoting company brands
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
Development Officer
Ma Foi Company
Guntur, AP
07.2009 - 09.2010
- Took part in product demand pull activities like conducting field demonstrations, field days and conducting training to farmers through AV aids for market demand generation of products
- Conducted Product launch program of Stomp X-tra herbicide products at coastal regions of AndhraPradesh
- Worked on commercial crops like paddy, chilly, cotton, potato, tomato etc., as theme crops
- Maintained good individual formal contacts with farmers, Agri dealers and distributors for product promotion and sales
- Planned marketing initiatives and leveraged referral networks to promote business development
- Evaluated market trends and recommended marketing budget allocations to top management.
Research Assistant
IIIT campus, E-Sagu, Rural Development Lab
HYDERABAD, TS
12.2008 - 07.2009
- Provide training program to the coordinators, technical assistance and guidance to farmers on scientific base information or practices
- Worked on maximum production of crops such as chilly, cotton, paddy, and Citrus lime, mango from nursery to end product
- Provided expert advice to about 500 farmers once a week based on the crop photographs received from coordinators and managed coordinators along with respective farmers of Mahabubnagar and Rangareddy
- Participating in field visits to diagnose the problems faced by the farmers
- Given expert advice for new Sweet lime (1500) and Mango (1500) Orchards and carried out plant health management in Mahabubnagar and Rangareddy districts of Telangana and Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh – IIIT-H (e-sagu Precision Advisory project)
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
Education
MBA - Business Informatics
Judson University
Elgin, IL04.2025
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture Sciences
College of Agriculture, N.G. Ranga Agriculture University
Hyderabad, TG06.2008
Skills
MICROSOFT POWER BI
MICROSOFT EXCEL
Advanced problem solving
Team Bonding
Project Management
Project Planning
Strategic Planning
Client Relations
Staff Management
Data Analysis
Business Analysis
Timeline
Project Manager (Precision Agronomist)
Pavaman Agri Ventures (KAPIL AGRO FARMS)
05.2022 - 06.2023
Senior Crop Advisor
Samhitha Crop Care Clinic
12.2021 - 04.2022
Operational Lead
I2v consulting Pvt Ltd
05.2016 - 10.2020
Farm Engineer
Panorama Agriculture Company
04.2014 - 04.2015
Agriculture Extension Officer
Mount Meru seed Limited
11.2011 - 02.2014
Sales and Extension Officer
Aries Agro India Limited
07.2009 - 09.2010
Development Officer
Ma Foi Company
07.2009 - 09.2010
Research Assistant
IIIT campus, E-Sagu, Rural Development Lab
12.2008 - 07.2009
MBA - Business Informatics
Judson University
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture Sciences
College of Agriculture, N.G. Ranga Agriculture University