Sagarika Reddy Vukanti
Research Scholar, Plant Breeder
Jonesboro,AR
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.To work in a healthy, innovative and challenging environment extracting the best out of me, which is conductive to learn and grow at professional as well as personal level thereby directing my future as an asset to the organization. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
61
61
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Student Worker
Arkansas State University
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Streamlined office processes for improved efficiency by managing paperwork, filing systems, and maintaining databases.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving abilities when faced with unexpected challenges during event coordination or daily tasks.
- Prepared simple spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel and updated files regularly to track important office data.
- Created PowerPoint presentations for use in staff meetings.
- Coached new employees on computer software use and job functions.
- Answered calls, investigated problems, and provided solutions.
Intern
Green Cross
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
- Actively participated in team meetings, offering insightful suggestions that led to innovative problem-solving strategies.
- Gained understanding of rural entrepreneurship and seed production practices
- Encouraged farmers to achieve supplementary income and regular crop revenue through intercropping models
- Disseminated better cotton initiative (BCI)norms among cotton farmers
- Participated in agriclinics in Suryapet district, Telangana.
AGRICULTURE EXPERIENCE LEARNING PROGRAM (A.E.L.P)
ANGRAU
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Enhanced my skills in agriculture Farm mechanization, biological control (Rhizobium, Pseudomonas, Tricho-cards), in major pests and diseases, prepared vermicompost unit.
- Organized workshops for farmers to educate them on modern farming techniques, improving overall agricultural efficiency in the region.
- Evaluated new technologies or innovations in agriculture before recommending them to farmers, ensuring only the most effective solutions were implemented.
RURAL AGRICULTURAL WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM (RAWEP)
K.V.K, BANVASI, A.P, INDIA
07.2018 - 12.2018
- Involved in crop production, protection management practices in major crops like Rice, Maize, Chilli, Groundnut, Onion and Cotton
- Coordinated with the A.D's, A.O's, research scientists and engaged with farmers of different villages as a part of extension activities (Minikit trials, Field visits, Agri exhibition, Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF), Integrated Pest Management (IPM), Seed treatments)
- Enhanced crop yield by implementing advanced cultivation techniques and sustainable farming practices.
- Collaborated with research institutions to stay updated on latest advancements in agronomy, ensuring optimal field performance.
- Conducted research and applied findings to advance agricultural and home management programs.
- Conducted field demonstrations of new products, techniques and services.
Education
Master of Science - Engineering Management
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR 05.2001 - 05.2024
Master of Science - Genetics And Plant Breeding
Prof Jayashankar Telangana State Ag University
Hyderabad 05.2001 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
Acharya NG Ranga Ag University
Mahanandi 05.2001 - 05.2019
Skills
Database: Oracle 10g/11g
Operating systems: Windows, Unix
Application suites: Microsoft Office
Administration: SAP BASIS ERP SAP 47 EE, ECC 50/60
Having sound communication skills, proficient in MS office, statistical package (SPSS, R, OP STAT) software and Darwin analysis
Strong knowledge on conducting research literature which was gained during my thesis publication
Research oriented experimental trails
Biotechnology: Molecular (DNA extraction, Quantification, QTL mapping, PCR analysis)
Organic Farming, Soil analysis, Nutrient deficiencies, pests, diseases in various crops and their management practices
Green house management, farm operations management, Crop management, organic farming, pest control and sustainable agriculture
Breeding Techniques
DNA Sequencing
Collaborative Research
Plant Science
Gene Editing
Seed Production
Hybrid Development
Crossbreeding Strategies
Disease Resistance Breeding
Crop Improvement
Activities
- Participated in "NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME (NSS)"
- Given many seminars and Credit seminar on "Molecular markers for heterosis breeding"
- Participated in many Bioingene webinars.
Projects
2019-2021 (Master Thesis): Combining Ability studies for high zinc, yield and quality traits in hybrid rice "(Oryza sativa)", Developed 30 rice hybrids with high zinc by crossing different varieties of rice and gained good amount of knowledge in seed production, Identified the potential restorers and maintainers with high zinc, Studied the general combining ability and specific combining ability for yield and quality traits through Line x Tester design, Estimated heritability, heterobeltiosis and standard heterosis for yield and quality traits, Studied the correlations and estimated direct and indirect effects of various yield component characters on grain yield Internship (Green Cross, India, 2022), Gained understanding of rural entrepreneurship and seed production practices, Encouraged farmers to achieve supplementary income and regular crop revenue through intercropping models, Disseminated better cotton initiative (BCI) norms among cotton farmers, Participated in agriclinics in Suryapet district, Telangana.
Timeline
Student Worker
Arkansas State University
05.2023 - 04.2024
Intern
Green Cross
01.2022 - 07.2022
AGRICULTURE EXPERIENCE LEARNING PROGRAM (A.E.L.P)
ANGRAU
01.2019 - 05.2019
RURAL AGRICULTURAL WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM (RAWEP)
K.V.K, BANVASI, A.P, INDIA
07.2018 - 12.2018
Master of Science - Engineering Management
Arkansas State University
05.2001 - 05.2024
Master of Science - Genetics And Plant Breeding
Prof Jayashankar Telangana State Ag University
05.2001 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
Acharya NG Ranga Ag University
05.2001 - 05.2019
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