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PRAMUDI ABEYDEERA

Shawnee

Summary

Dedicated [Industry] professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Digital Ink Chemist

Nazdar Ink Technology
08.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced product quality by developing and optimizing chemical processes and procedures.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints while maintaining high-quality output standards.
  • Coordinated and performed analytical tests to comply with established standards and specifications.
  • Optimized chemical formulations to increase product stability and shelf life, meeting stringent regulatory requirements.
  • Developed custom chemical solutions for specific client needs, fostering strong customer relationships and enhancing satisfaction.

Senior R&D Chemist

Polymeric US, Inc
04.2021 - 07.2023

My responsibilities include the following:

  • Developing all water-based coatings and inks for DTG (direct to garment)
  • New product development of water-based coating with alternative raw materials
  • Technical support/contact for many customers
  • Contacting vendors to identify alternative raw materials to improve the product and reduce the cost
  • Evaluating, reviewing and approving new and existing products by assessing fitness for purpose, handling characteristics and robustness before product launch
  • Supporting the operations function in resolving production and quality issues
  • Visiting customer sites if needed
  • Supporting the coordination and delivery of training and demonstrations to customers and potential new customers in conjunction with other members of the Research and Development team.
  • Technical sales support

Formulation Chemist

Polymeric US, Inc
03.2019 - 04.2021

My responsibilities included the following:

  • Formulating products, such as Foundation coatings, Top coats, and textile inks
  • Quality control of final products
  • Supporting the production with the scale-up process
  • Communicating with customers and changing the current formulations according to their requirements

Associate Lecturer Senior Tutor

Johnsons County Community College
09.2018 - 05.2019

My responsibilities include the following:

  • Graded assignments according to strict institutional policies and upheld guidelines for academic integrity while disciplining plagiarism and cheating accordingly.
  • Designed and distributed lecture handouts to round out material and increase student understanding.
  • Mentored undergraduate in effective next-steps for education and career preparedness.

R&D Scientist

Nostrum Laboratories, Inc
08.2018 - 02.2019

My responsibilities included the following:

  • Conducting analytical testing for drug substance, drug product, stability samples, cleaning verification samples and other samples
  • Locating and ordering all equipment and reagents to be used in testing the product
  • Developing methods of testing
  • Following procedures for the various tests as indicated in test methods
  • Documenting, analyzing, and reporting data and findings
  • Validating and verifying raw materials, in process, and finished products
  • Assisting in writing and executing validation plans for Standard Test methods
  • Documenting each step of the appropriate procedures.
  • Reviewing notes of other analysts for accuracy (i.e
  • Spelling, dates, test procedures, instrument logbooks, reagents, and equipment information)
  • Entering completed notebook pages into product submission packet
  • Monitoring product quality to ensure compliance with standards and specifications
  • Managing laboratory teams or monitor the quality of a team’s work
  • Compiling and interpreting results of tests and analysis
  • Reviewing MDS (Material Data Sheets)
  • Performing other duties as assigned

Graduate Teaching Assistant

University of Kentucky
06.2015 - 05.2018

My responsibilities included the following:

  • Being in-charge of laboratory sessions
  • Conducting pre-lab lectures
  • Conducting tutorials
  • Proctoring examinations
  • Grading students’ lab reports

Teaching Assistant & Editor, College News Letter

Institute Of Chemistry, Ceylon
06.2014 - 06.2015

My responsibilities included the following:

  • Being in-charge of Laboratory sessions
  • Conducting tutorials
  • Proctoring examinations
  • Acting as the Editor of the College News letter
  • Holding office duty as a Graduate Assistant
  • Cosmetics Chemist and Quality Assurance Executive

Formulation Chemist

Seri Naturals
08.2013 - 05.2014

My responsibilities included the following:

  • Carrying out trials and deciding formulations for shower gels, face washes, and body lotions
  • Checking the quality of raw materials
  • Checking the quality of final product (lather volume, pH, and viscosity)
  • Carrying out trials and deciding formulations for hand sanitizers and dish washes
  • Carrying out miscellaneous office activities

Education

Ph.D. - Chemistry

Bircham International University (BIU)
01.2023

Master of Science - Chemistry

University of Kentucky
04.2018

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Institute of Chemistry
04.2014

Professional Qualification -

Chartered Institute of Management Accounting
05.2012

Skills

    INKJET EXPERIENCE

  • AnaJet
  • Epson Printheads
  • Ricoh Printheads (Gen 4, Gen 5)
  • Kyocera Printheads
  • Ovaljet Printers
  • Spectra Printheads
  • ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENT EXPERIENCE

  • Fluorescence Spectrometer
  • NMR
  • GC – Agilent (OpenLab Software)
  • UV Spectrometer
  • FT-IR
  • HPLC – Agilent (OpenLab Software)
  • Glove Box
  • Dissolution Bath
  • Viscometer – (Anton Par)
  • Karl Fisher
  • Titrators
  • ICP
  • Particle Size Analyzer (Malvern)
  • Surface Tensiometer
  • STRENGTHS

  • Analytical Skills
  • Effective Communication
  • Content Teaching Time Management
  • Leadership Skills Professional Training
  • Computer Skills
  • Organizational Abilities Report Writing
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Managing Projects
  • Method Validation
  • Wet Chemistry
  • Customer Service
  • Business Development
  • Manufacturing Processes
  • Product Development and Marketing
  • Laboratory Techniques
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Product Development
  • Technical Support
  • InkJet Technology
  • Quality Control Manufacturing
  • Sales Support
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • New Product Formulation
  • Cost Savings
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Inventory Control
  • Good Manufacturing Practices

Accomplishments

    1. “Method of Preconditioning the fabric prior to Inkjet Printing” U.S Patent Application Serial No 62/881, 092 July 31, 2019.

    Inventors: Pramudi Abeydeera and Deverakonda Sarma

    2. “Method of Pretreating Hydrophobic Fabrics Prior to printing” Serial No: 20210062381/013440,

    Inventors: Pramudi Abeydeera and Deverakonda Sarma

    3. “Process for Depositing Multiple Fluid Layers on Various Substrates” Serial No: 2021007006417/013589, Inventors: Pramudi Abeydeera and Deverakonda Sarma

    4. "Fabric Printing Systems and Methods", Serial No: 63/417,201,

    Inventors: Pramudi Abeydeera and Deverakonda Sarma

    5."Pretreatment Soaked Wipes for Digital Printing or Screen Printing". Serial No: 63/417,214,

    Inventors: Pramudi Abeydeera and Deverakonda Sarma.

    6. "Topcoat Composition and Process of Depositing a Topcoat" Serial No: 529440.10040,

    Inventors: Pramudi Abeydeera and Deverakonda Sarma.

    7. "A Process of Pretreating the Fabric with a Jettable Primer Coating Prior to Printing. Serial No: 529440.10041,

    Inventors: Pramudi Abeydeera and Deverakonda Sarma.

Publications

1. "Innovations in Material Chemistry, Physics and Engineering Research "- A Hand Book 2023 Publisher - IGI Global 

2. Invited Special guest at "Multidisciplinary research Symposium 2021 Organized by Tennessee association of Science" presentation topic - Inkjet Technology 

3. "Better Ways to Teach the Limiting Reagent Concept to Students" Year: 2019 (Volume 6, Issue 1), Publisher: International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research. 

4. "Synthesis of a New Vanadium Catalyst for Selective Depolymerization of Lignin" Year: 2016 (Volume 3, Issue 1), Publisher: International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research 

5. "Synthesis of 3-amino-2-phenylpropene and Spectroscopic Study of the interaction of 3-amino-2- phenylpropene (APP) with Bovine Serum Albumin" Year: 2014 (Volume 1, Issue 1), Publisher: International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research

Timeline

Digital Ink Chemist

Nazdar Ink Technology
08.2023 - Current

Senior R&D Chemist

Polymeric US, Inc
04.2021 - 07.2023

Formulation Chemist

Polymeric US, Inc
03.2019 - 04.2021

Associate Lecturer Senior Tutor

Johnsons County Community College
09.2018 - 05.2019

R&D Scientist

Nostrum Laboratories, Inc
08.2018 - 02.2019

Graduate Teaching Assistant

University of Kentucky
06.2015 - 05.2018

Teaching Assistant & Editor, College News Letter

Institute Of Chemistry, Ceylon
06.2014 - 06.2015

Formulation Chemist

Seri Naturals
08.2013 - 05.2014

Ph.D. - Chemistry

Bircham International University (BIU)

Master of Science - Chemistry

University of Kentucky

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Institute of Chemistry

Professional Qualification -

Chartered Institute of Management Accounting
PRAMUDI ABEYDEERA