Kavya Venugopal

Available to hire

Work Experience

Freelance Food Technologist at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2020 - Present
Developed, implemented, and maintained documentation for FS SC 2000, ECO, GlobalG.A.P., and Plant Protocols to ensure regulatory compliance and sustainability certification. Designed and evaluated new onion-based products (caramelized onions, onion chutney, onion cubes in brine); conducted lab-scale trials to develop onion oil, concentrate, and flavor extracts. Coordinated data-driven decision making and quality control across new product development and process optimization.
Research Intern at Wageningen University & Research
June 1, 2022 - October 1, 2023
Assisted on mushroom mycelium cultivation, harvesting, and analysis of their protein content.
Lab Technician at Lajkonik Snacks
August 1, 2019 - September 1, 2019
Collected dough samples of the product and analyzed chemical composition in the laboratory.

Education

MSc in Food Technology and Human Nutrition at University of Agriculture in Krakow
January 11, 2030 - December 22, 2025
PhD in Food Technology at University of Agriculture in Krakow
January 11, 2030 - December 22, 2025
BSc in Chemistry, Botany & Zoology at St. Joseph's College, Bangalore
January 11, 2030 - December 22, 2025

Qualifications

PhD Candidate in Food Technology
January 11, 2030 - December 22, 2025
Certificate of Appreciation
January 11, 2030 - December 22, 2025

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Professional Services