GANESH MALAPATI
Louisville,KY
Summary
A Food Science graduate with a strong understanding of HACCP, Food Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Safety plans, Quality Assurance, packaging processes, seeking a challenging position in the food industry where I can apply my academic knowledge, laboratory skills, and passion innovation to contribute to product development and improve food quality and safety standards with strong problem-solving skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance Lead
TEASDALE LATIN FOODS
Louisville, KY
06.2025 - Current
- Conducted quality checks on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to ensure compliance with company policies, FDA&USDA regulatory standards.
- Monitored production lines to ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices and quality protocols.
- Performed sensory evaluations and shelf-life studies to maintain high-quality standards.
- Developing and implementing SOPs,SSOP, calibrating laboratory equipment, and maintaining detailed quality records for compliance.
- Maintain sanitation schedule,and performing hygienic restoration programs, collecting environmental air samples. Conducting the Microbial tests and analyzing in detail and implement necessary action.
- Conducting Pre operational inspections and necessary actions taken as required, internal auditing such as GMP,Food Defense auditing,Bulkreceiving auditing,Metal detection,Checkweigher audits.Maintaining Records.
- Supporting & Participating in non-conformance investigations corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to address quality defects.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to reduce production defects, uphold hygiene and sanitation standards in production areas.
- Coordinated with developers to troubleshoot issues discovered during testing, expediting resolution times and minimizing delays in product release schedules.
- Developed and implemented quality assurance strategies to enhance product reliability.
- Conducted thorough testing and evaluation of software applications for performance issues.
- Trained and mentored junior QA staff on best practices in testing methodologies.
Quality Assurance Technician
Compass Group (CATERING AND EVENT MANAGEMENT)
Oklahoma City, OK
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Worked as a quality technician as a team lead by maintaining high performance standards, overseeing daily tasks, delegating responsibilities,and ensuring smooth operations in a fast paced environment.
- Ensuring that all food served at events and in campus dining meets safety, quality, and regulatory standards, Ensure food meets internal standards as per the company policies and Maintaining FDA&USDA compliance.
- Preparing Ready to eat foods,ensuring proper allergen control through proper labelling and sanitation.
- Conducting internal audits,Maintaining CCP and TCS for food safety,maintaining food pantry and temperature log records,managing dietary and allergy restrictions and documentations and controlling inventory levels to minimize shortage and waste products.
- Analyzed test results and provided actionable insights to stakeholders for informed decision-making.
- Reduced software defects by conducting thorough code reviews and debugging sessions.
Quality Technician
HECTOR BEVERAGES PVT.LTD, India
India, Visakhapatnam
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Conducted quality checks on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.
- Monitored production lines to ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices and quality protocols.
- Performed sensory evaluations and shelf-life studies to maintain high-quality standards.
- Assisted in developing and implementing calibrating laboratory equipment, and maintaining detailed quality records for compliance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve production process, Conducted root cause analyses for identified defects, implementing preventive measures to minimize recurrence rates..
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility. Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Trained new team members on quality control practices and inspection techniques.
- Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives by actively participating in regular team meetings and sharing insights about potential areas of improvement.
- Streamlined data collection methods for test results, enabling faster analysis and decision-making regarding product improvements.
- Reduced customer complaints with proactive identification of potential issues during routine testing procedures.
Education
Master’s Degree - Food Science And Nutrition
University of Central Oklahoma
05.2025
Master’s Degree - Agronomy
Amity University
12.2021
Bachelor’s (Hons.) Degree - Agricultural sciences
DR. PDKV University
08.2019
Skills
- HACCP GMP Food Safety Quality Assurance Product Inspection Quality Control Quality Management Attention to detail Teamwork Collaboration Laboratory Skills Microsoft word Excel PowerPoint SPSS
Certification
- Certified HACCP Principles and Good Manufacturing Practices Training for Food Processors and Manufacturers - INTERNATIONAL HACCP ALLIANCE - March 2025.
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager – March 2025.
- GMP certified
Timeline
Quality Assurance Lead
TEASDALE LATIN FOODS
06.2025 - Current
Quality Assurance Technician
Compass Group (CATERING AND EVENT MANAGEMENT)
01.2024 - 05.2025
Quality Technician
HECTOR BEVERAGES PVT.LTD, India
01.2022 - 06.2023
Master’s Degree - Agronomy
Amity University
Bachelor’s (Hons.) Degree - Agricultural sciences
DR. PDKV University
Master’s Degree - Food Science And Nutrition
University of Central Oklahoma