Rama Murthy KVS
Hyderabad,India
Summary
With over 35 years of industry experience in research and hybrid seed development, I have established an expertise in the agricultural sector. My career has been dedicated to advancing crop genetics and improving agricultural productivity through the development of high-yield, disease-resistant hybrid seeds. I have led numerous research projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to innovate and implement cutting-edge technologies in seed development. My work has significantly contributed to increasing crop resilience. I am adept at navigating the complexities of the seed industry, from R&D to commercialization, and have a proven track record of driving scientific excellence and delivering impactful solutions to meet the challenges of modern agriculture.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Vice President -Seeds Operations
Crystal Crop Protection Limited.
05.2020 - 05.2024
- Parent seed, Commercial Hybrid seed planning & production, non-seed planning, procurement, logistics, Budgeting, S&OP for seed supplies to market
Technology Lead-Manufacturing -India
Monsanto India Ltd.
09.2005 - 04.2020
- Project GAIN, Parent testing, Production Research trials on new product evaluation, support in new hybrid advancements and Process Research trials
General Manager Production & Operations
Emergent Genetics India
04.2001 - 08.2005
- Quality, quantity and accountability for the supplies from 3P sourcing as well as our own production
Breeding officer
Hindustan Lever Ltd.
- Creation of heterotic populations, extraction of lines with desirable traits, stabilization & evaluation of lines and maintain Parental Lines and Hybrid development
Technical Services Manager
Hindustan Lever Ltd.
04.1989 - 03.2001
- Evaluation, coordination between functions, identification of products for different market segments & consumer needs and product gaps
Education
M.Sc. (Ag) - Genetics & Plant Breeding
College of Agriculture,
Bapatla, ANGRAU, A.P.B.Sc. (Ag) - Genetics & Plant Breeding
College of Agriculture, Bapatla, ANGRAU, A.P.
Skills
- Customer Focus
- Collaboration
- Courage
- Analytical
- Seed Production
- Team Empowerment
- Innovation
- Lead Change
- Budget Preparation
- Service Delivery Management
- Administrative Oversight
- Growth planning
- Performance Improvement
- Revenue Generation
Accomplishments
- Established PFN (Pre-Foundation function) for Row crops & Expanded Foundation seed, Commercial seed operations capabilities
- Built High reliable commercial seed production operations (12K MT Cereals, 1600 MT oil seeds & 2500K Packets of Cotton), new packaging facility for RH Cotton packaging
- Led Vegetable TD, instrumental in introducing exotic products. Led Quality & Compliance drive towards creating and enhancing value for all stakeholders
- Core team member of Corn Area Analysis-Process Standardization & Implementation for Asia Africa Hub
- Transformed production & PR processes by implementing digital tools resulted in real-time data management and process effectiveness
- Key collaborator in Project Gain with critical Risk ratings resulting in effective parental advancements for the pipeline development
- Built best in people capabilities with focus on gender diversity, successions & future leaders to manage seed manufacturing operations
- Development of production packages for new hybrids to F1 team in Corn
kvsramamurthy@yahoo.co.in, kvsrmurthy@gmail.com
Awards
- Long Service Awards
- Global Safety & Ethics Award
- Global Stewardship Award
- Senior Fellowship by CSIR for Doctoral studies
- Gold Medals in Entomology, Plant Breeding & Crop Physiology
- ICAR National Junior Fellowship in plant Breeding and Genetics during M.Sc. (Ag) program
- National Merit Scholarship during B.Sc. (Ag)
Publications
Cytogenetic effects of Physical and Chemical Mutagens and their combinations in M1 Generation of Rice (Oryza sativa L.)
Training
- Global PFN & TI meets at Hawaii & US
- Monsanto Regional Leadership Exchange (RLE) Program
- Six-Sigma Black belt
- Advanced Hybrid seed production technology of Sorghum by NRCS
- Management Effectiveness by Hindustan Lever Limited
Timeline
Associate Vice President -Seeds Operations
Crystal Crop Protection Limited.
05.2020 - 05.2024
Technology Lead-Manufacturing -India
Monsanto India Ltd.
09.2005 - 04.2020
General Manager Production & Operations
Emergent Genetics India
04.2001 - 08.2005
Technical Services Manager
Hindustan Lever Ltd.
04.1989 - 03.2001
Breeding officer
Hindustan Lever Ltd.
M.Sc. (Ag) - Genetics & Plant Breeding
College of Agriculture,
B.Sc. (Ag) - Genetics & Plant Breeding
College of Agriculture, Bapatla, ANGRAU, A.P.
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