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Hello, I’m Pooja Satish Shet Lund, a highly motivated Food Technologist currently pursuing a Master’s in Sustainable Food Processing and Packaging in Sweden under the Lund University & EIT Food Systems scholarship. I bring over two years of hands-on experience across food processing, quality assurance, and product development, with international exposure from exchange programs in Germany and Poland. I thrive in multicultural, fast-paced environments and am passionate about applying sustainable techniques to optimize processing efficiency and drive innovations in future-ready food systems.
I’ve contributed to R&D, quality systems, and new product development at ITC Ltd and through robotics-driven prototypes at Mechanical Chef, while also engaging in marketing and communications roles. My goal is to advance sustainable food technologies that improve quality, safety, and value across the supply chain.
Experience Level
Expert
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Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Research Associate at ITC Ltd
June 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024Carried out quality analysis including moisture, fat, salt, and protein analyses; conducted sensory evaluation using a 9-point hedonic scale; supported quality system documentation and process standardization across multiple food categories; assisted in project coordination between R&D, production, and quality teams to align quality standards; compiled and analyzed data to track KPIs and identify improvement opportunities; reviewed and maintained quality documentation to ensure compliance with FSSC 22000 and ISO 22000; contributed to risk evaluation and process enhancements within food safety systems.
Food Scientist & New Product Development at Mechanical Chef
June 30, 2023 - June 30, 2023Led end-to-end recipe development for automated cooking, including idea generation, market research, concept development, feasibility analysis, formulation, prototype development, and scaling for a robotic system. Selected ingredients based on taste, texture, nutrition, cost, and availability; performed sensory evaluation; addressed recipe-related challenges; contributed to coding/algorithm updates for the robotic system; managed documentation, timelines, and cross-functional communication to support continuous improvement in automated meal preparation.
Social Media Content Creator (Press Team) at University Of Hohenheim
May 16, 2025 - November 9, 2025Created and managed social media content for the university press team, contributing to public-facing communications and digital engagement.
Marketing at Suraj Traders
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023Involved in marketing, customer relations, and production flow. Strengthened customer relationships and supported promotion, selling, sales support, advertising, promotions, branding, product/service management, marketing information management, market research, pricing, financing, and distribution.
Intern - Plant Based Protein / Quality Control and Production at ITC LIMITED
October 31, 2023 - October 31, 2023Quality control and production work focusing on plant-based protein products.
Intern - Quality Control and Production at BAMUL (Bangalore Milk Union Limited)
October 8, 2021 - October 8, 2021Quality control and production exposure in a dairy cooperative environment.
Intern - Space Food Research and Product Development at ASTRO Research Society
September 14, 2021 - September 14, 2021Space food research and product development project involvement.
Intern - Product Research and Planning at Tech4serve Project Consultants LLP (association with Gruwit z LLP)
June 4, 2023 - June 4, 2023Product research and planning support for ongoing projects.
Volunteer - Booth Assistant at Next bite
October 16, 2025 - October 16, 2025Represented Kyomei Company at the Brussels booth; assisted and managed booth operations.
Volunteer - Social Media & Marketing Head at Acellerate (Symposium on Single Cell Organism)
June 4, 2025 - November 9, 2025Managed social media and marketing for the symposium; content creation, editing, and outreach.
Research Associate at ITC Ltd
October 9, 2023 - June 1, 2024Quality analysis (moisture, fat, salt, protein), sensory evaluation using 9-point Hedonic scale, supported quality system documentation and process standardization across multiple food categories, liaised between R&D, production and QA to align quality standards, compiled and analyzed data to track KPIs and identify improvement opportunities, reviewed and maintained quality documentation to ensure compliance with FSSC 22000 and ISO 22000, contributed to risk evaluation and process enhancements within food safety systems.
Social Media Content Creator at University of Hohenheim
May 16, 2025 - PresentContent writing & editing, video scripting & editing, social media management, email marketing & newsletters, SEO & keyword research, content calendar management, graphic design (Canva, Adobe Suite).
Marketing at Suraj Traders
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023Marketing, customer relations and production flow; strengthened customer relationships, promotions, sales support, brand management, market research, pricing, financing and distribution.
Booth Assistant at Next bite
October 15, 2025 - October 16, 2025Booth assistance at Brussels event; represented Kyomei Company, managed booth operations independently.
Social Media and Marketing Head at Acellerate (Symposium on Single Cell Organism)
June 4, 2025 - June 4, 2025Led social media and marketing for the symposium; content strategy, posts, campaigns.
Intern at ITC LIMITED
September 1, 2023 - October 31, 2023Plant based protein - Quality control and production.
Intern at BAMUL (Bangalore Milk Union Limited)
September 8, 2021 - October 8, 2021Quality control and production.
Intern at ASTRO Research Society
June 27, 2021 - September 14, 2021Space Food Research and Product Development.
Intern at Tech4serve Project Consultants LLP (association with Gruwitz LLP)
May 23, 2023 - June 4, 2023Product Research and Planning.
Education
Masters at Lund University
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026Exchange Program at University of Hohenheim
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026Exchange Program at Warsaw University
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026Bachelor of Food Science and Technology Honours at M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Science
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021Pre-University at MES Pre University College, Bangalore
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 201810th Standard at MES Kishora Kendra, Bangalore
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016Masters in EIT Food Systems at Lund University
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026Exchange Second Semester at University of Hohenheim
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026Exchange Third Semester at University of Warsaw
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026Bachelor of Food Science and Technology Hons at M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Science
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021Pre University at MES Pre University of Applied Science
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 201810th Standard High School at MES Kishora Kendra
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016Qualifications
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
January 11, 2030 - November 9, 2025BRICS Certification – Project Management: Agile or classic
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025HACCP Level 3 & Its Implementation with Food Industry
January 11, 2030 - November 9, 2025Certification on GMP and GHP
January 11, 2030 - November 9, 2025FOOD SAFETY SYSTEM CERTIFICATION FSSC 22000 Version 5.1
January 11, 2030 - November 9, 2025ISO 22000:2018 Internal Auditor
January 1, 2018 - November 9, 2025ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS)
January 1, 2015 - November 9, 2025FSSAI Regulation of Food Additive
January 11, 2030 - November 9, 2025Wine Making & Tasting
January 11, 2030 - November 9, 2025SAS (Statistical Analysis System)
January 11, 2030 - November 9, 2025Certificate of Merit in Entrepreneurship and Soft Skills
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026BRICS Certification – Project Management: Agile or classic
January 1, 2025 - January 2, 2026HACCP Level 3 & Its Implementation with Food Industry
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026GMP and GHP Certification
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026FOOD SAFETY SYSTEM CERTIFICATION FSSC 22000 Version 5.1
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026ISO 22000:2018 Internal Auditor
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS)
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026FSSAI Regulation of Food Additive
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026Wine making & Tasting - Value added course
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026SAS (Statistical Analysis System)
January 11, 2030 - January 2, 2026Certificate of Merit in Entrepreneurship and Soft skills
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019Industry Experience
Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Professional Services, Healthcare
Experience Level
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