PRAGYA DIXIT
Middletown,DE
Summary
Textile engineering professional with experience in product development support, materials sourcing, quality evaluation, and production coordination. Skilled in sample development, supplier communication, and documentation. Currently pursuing an MS in Project Management and seeking opportunities in product, sourcing, or operations roles within the fashion and retail industry.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Professor
Amity School of Fashion Technology
07.2014 - 09.2019
- Taught textile manufacturing, fabric sourcing, costing, and product development from an applied, industry-focused perspective.
- Supervised product development and material evaluation projects, including swatch development, testing, and documentation.
- Managed textile laboratories, overseeing fabric testing standards, quality checks, and reporting.
- Coordinated with industry partners and vendors to align projects with real-world sourcing and production practices.
Assistant Professor
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology
07.2012 - 12.2013
- Led fabric testing, quality evaluation, and manufacturing-focused projects.
- Supervised labs and supported material testing, data analysis, and documentation.
- Organized and maintained fabric libraries and swatches to support product and sourcing activities.
- Contributed to process documentation and compliance-related activities.
Research Executive
Sri Lakshmi Cotsyn Pvt Ltd
07.2011 - 06.2012
- Supported product development and sourcing for home textile products including towels and bedsheets.
- Conducted fabric testing, performance evaluation, and quality analysis to meet durability and cost requirements.
- Coordinated with suppliers, production, and quality teams to implement material and process improvements.
- Assisted with sample development, documentation, and communication between R&D and manufacturing teams.
- Analyzed production and quality data to recommend process optimization and efficiency improvements.
Education
M.S. - Project Management
Wilmington University
Delaware, USA08-2026
Master of Technology - Textile Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology
Delhi, India08.2011
Bachelor of Technology - Textile Technology
Uttar Pradesh Technical University
Kanpur, India07.2009
Skills
- Fabric & Materials Evaluation
- Sample Development & Testing Support
- Sourcing & Supplier Coordination
- Quality Standards & Compliance Support
- Production Process Understanding
- Documentation, Reporting & Data Tracking
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word)
Timeline
Assistant Professor
Amity School of Fashion Technology
07.2014 - 09.2019
Assistant Professor
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology
07.2012 - 12.2013
Research Executive
Sri Lakshmi Cotsyn Pvt Ltd
07.2011 - 06.2012
M.S. - Project Management
Wilmington University
Master of Technology - Textile Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Technology - Textile Technology
Uttar Pradesh Technical University
RESEARCH PUBLICATION
Influence of carding and drawing processes on orientation of fibers in slivers, The Journal of the Textile Institute (2012), co-authored by Dipayan Das, S. M. Ishtiaque, and Pragya Dixit.