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ABID AKKARAPPATT, food safety manager

ABID AKKARAPPATT

food safety manager·Al Qotuf Al Mobaraka Date Factory LLC

United Arab Emirates

Bachelor's degree, Microbiology

Work experience

Total years of experience: 19 years, 3 months

food safety manager

July 2018 - Present

Al Qotuf Al Mobaraka Date Factory LLC

Umm Al Quwain, United Arab Emirates

July 2018 - Present

Company industry:
Food & Beverage Production
Job role:
Quality Control

Quality & Laboratory Supervisor

January 2015 - October 2017

ANAF Aquaculture Consulting Co.

Umm Al Quwain, United Arab Emirates

January 2015 - October 2017

 Microbiological analysis of different varieties of fishes like Sea bream, Hamour, Subaity, Sheim, etc.
 Microbiological analysis of Hatchery, Nursery, Brood stock water samples.
 Conducting isolation and identification of fish pathogens.
 Conducting antibiogram sensitivity test against fish pathogens.
 Identify the root cause of fish diseases and treatment.
 Perform formalin bath or oral treatment of fishes while there are any health issues of fishes.
 Microscopic inspection of fish larvae/ body parts to check and prevent parasite attack at the early stage.
 Chemical analysis of Hatchery, Nursery, Brood stock water samples.
 Chemical analysis of RAS system to check the bacterial activity in the bio-filters.
 Scheduled chemical analysis of effluent water from the hatchery.
 Maintain all records related to chemical and microbiological analysis.
 Develop and validate the new method and to modify the existing method as per requirement.
 Maintain all records for certificate audits.
 Report generation, Result verification and communicating results to respective departments.
 Supervision of larvae units in the hatchery.
 Monitoring and giving feeding instructions to the workers.
 Preparation of daily production report in larvae unit.

Company industry:
Business Consultancy Services
Job role:
Quality Control

Microbiologist

December 2012 - December 2014

National Aquaculture Group Co.

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

December 2012 - December 2014

 Microbiological & Chemical analysis of different matrices: Food, Feed, Water, Soil, Shrimp meat and Fish meat
 Microbiological analysis of fishes and prawns including Vibrio cholerae, Vibrio parahaemolyticus, Salmonella, Listeria, E coli, Coliforms, Staphylococcus aurius, Total Plate Count, etc.
 Microbiological analysis of water from different departments like, Broodstock breading centre, Larval rearing unit, Hatchery, etc.
 Microbiological analysis of Hatchery water circulation systems to maintain water quality by taking samples from different locations like after UV, after bio-filter, etc.
 Microbiological analysis of Broodstock water circulation systems to maintain water quality by taking samples from different locations like after UV, after bio-filter, larval tank etc.
 Conducting isolation and identification of fish pathogens such as streptococcus during any abnormalities by taking fish samples and analyze different organs of sample.
 Conducting antibiogram sensitivity test against fish pathogens.
 Isolate, identify and enumerate the food pathogen and indicator microorganisms in processed food, feed, raw materials, water and swab.
 Chemical analysis of aquaculture system water samples for Ammonia (TAN & Unionized), Nitrate, Nitrite, Alkalinity, pH, Salinity, Dissolved Oxygen, Calcium, Magnesium, Hardness, Phosphate, Sulfide, Chlorine, Sulfate, Copper etc.
 SOP Preparation and Validation of chemical and Microbiological methods
 Calibration of pH meter, DO meter, Weighing scales, Refractometer,
 Maintain all records for relevant EU, HACCP, FSMS, ISO, EMS and other certificate audits.
 Develop and validate the new method and to modify the existing method as per requirement.
 Conduct training to the technicians.
 Report generation, Result verification and communicating results to respective departments.

Company industry:
Other Business Support Services
Job role:
Quality Control

Food Lab Technician (Microbiologist)

July 2009 - June 2012

Food Manufacturing Group Co.

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

July 2009 - June 2012

 Quality analysis from raw material to finished goods
 ISO and HACCP Documentation.
 Complete monitoring and control of microbiological program.
 Microbiological Testing of Finished Products and Raw Materials such as Coliform count, TPC, Plating for Yeast & Mold, Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus cereus, Clostridium perfringens, Salmonella, etc.
 Media preparation, staining, streaking, pouring, surface swab, hand swab, autoclave activities, plate counting, MPN method, biochemical tests, motility test, Identification & determination of bacteria and fungi.
 Online quality control in production area
 Verification of quality standard for all products.
 Inspecting all raw and packaging material at the time of delivery.
 Conducting trials for product improvement and for developing new product in R&D Lab.
 Analyzing complaint product from market and do the corrective action to avoid complaints in future.
 Manage Inventory of lab supplies and equipments.
 Monitoring of Hygiene and Sanitation process.
 Creating basic awareness on Hygiene and Food safety to all employees.
 Maintain Specification of raw material, Packaging material and finished products.
 Maintain the calibration status of laboratory instruments.
 Monitoring and control on Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Hygienic Practices & Good House Keeping.
 Supervising of Pest control, Rodent control, Fogging & Fumigation process.
 Analysis of water - Hardness, Chlorine content, Sulpher content, TDS and BOD etc.
 Developed & Implemented Hygiene and sanitation rules in the Factory.
 Quality Control & Quality Assurance of product as well as work at each point in the operation.
 Auditing the factory and take corrective measure in case of non compliances.

Company industry:
Laboratory & Quality Control
Job role:
Quality Control

Lab Assistant

July 2006 - July 2009

Malabar Regional Co-operative Milk Producers Union Ltd.(MILMA)

India

July 2006 - July 2009

 ISO and HACCP Documentation
 Monitoring of Hygiene and Sanitation process.
 Microbiological Testing of Milk & Milk Products like Cheese, Flavoured milk, Ghee, Curd, Peda, Ice creams etc,
 Swab testing of production lines, sanitized machineries and utensils used for production process, etc.
 Microbiological Test for Water - MPN Method.
 Chemical analysis of Milk & Milk products such as MBRT Test, Phosphatase test, Protein, Fat, SNF, Adulterants (sugar, salt .antibiotics, urea, neutralizers), Total Solids, Acidity, etc.
 Monitoring & Controlling CIP process.
 Checking the return goods from the market.
 Conduct Organoleptic, Chemical & Microbiological analysis of raw milk for the production process.

Company industry:
FMCG
Job role:
Quality Control

Lab Assistant

February 2006 - July 2006

Taste Me Amudham Dairy Product Pvt Ltd.

India

February 2006 - July 2006

 Microbiological Testing of Milk & Milk Products like Cheese, Flavoured milk, Ghee, Curd, Peda, Ice creams etc,
 Swab testing of production lines, sanitized machineries and utensils used for production process, etc.
 Microbiological Test for Water - MPN Method.
 Chemical analysis of Milk & Milk products such as MBRT Test, Phosphatase test, Protein, Fat, SNF, Adulterants (sugar, salt .antibiotics, urea, neutralizers), Total Solids, Acidity, etc
 Checking the return goods from the market.
 Conduct Organoleptic, Chemical & Microbiological analysis of raw milk for the production process.

Company industry:
FMCG
Job role:
Quality Control

Education

EMEA College of Arts & Science.

September 2005

September 2005

Bachelor's degree, Microbiology

India

VPKMMHSS

March 2002

March 2002

High school or equivalent, Science

India

Skills

Microbiological analysis
Expert
Microbiological analysis
Expert
Certified Internal Auditor
Expert
Certified Internal Auditor
Expert
Aquaculture
Expert
Aquaculture
Expert
HACCP
Expert
HACCP
Expert
ISO 22000
Expert
ISO 22000
Expert
Photoshop
Intermediate
Photoshop
Intermediate
MS Office
Intermediate
MS Office
Intermediate
FISH HEALTH
Expert
FISH HEALTH
Expert
SEA FOOD ANALYSIS
Expert
SEA FOOD ANALYSIS
Expert
HACCP
Expert
HACCP
Expert
AQUACULTURE
Expert
AQUACULTURE
Expert
FOOD QUALITY
Expert
FOOD QUALITY
Expert
FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
Expert
FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
Expert
ISO 22000
Expert
ISO 22000
Expert
FOOD HYGEINE
Expert
FOOD HYGEINE
Expert
Halal
Expert
Halal
Expert
Food Safety
Expert
Food Safety
Expert
Certified Internal Auditor
Expert
Certified Internal Auditor
Expert
Aquaculture
Expert
Aquaculture
Expert

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Intermediate
Hindi
Intermediate
Urdu
Intermediate
Malayalam
Expert

Training and Certifications

Certifications
ISO 22000:2005 Lead Auditor
Feb 2019
-CERTIFICATE-

Training
HACCP awareness
Food Manufacturing Group Co
Management System (ISO 9001 : 2000) and Food Safety Management System (ISO 22000 : 2005) in Food Pro
Cashew Export Promotion Council Of India