Govindanunny M

Have experience working with closed cell PUR & PIR rigid foam formulation, testing and quality control.
• Formulated higher fire-resistant grade rigid polyurethane insulation foam.
• Optimized formulation of spray polyurethane foam for cost reduction.
• Conducted evaluations and qualifications of alternative raw materials for functionality, stability, and cost reduction opportunities, and communicated results to management.
• Trained new staff in various aspects of laboratory operations and raised them to higher level.
• Acquired practical knowledge in operation of FT-IR spectroscopy, Karl Fischer moisturemeter, OH & acid value for polyols, etc.
• Worked directly with Manufacturing in formulation optimization, defect root cause analysis, and overseeing successful production scale up.
• Maintaining and purchasing supplies; negotiate deals with vendors and got the lowest prices in the industry for lab supplies.
• Provided technical support to sales in recommending foam grades and answering technical inquires.

Development and application of new products ranging from floor coatings, protective coatings, sealants, etc with Epoxy, Polyurethane & TPA resins.
• Providing general management and guidance to compliance with company policies, standards, procedures, cGMP’s, GLP’s, and regulations.
• Have experience in developing cementitious products like self-levelling flooring, screeds, tile grouts, plasters, etc.
• Escalating quality issues to management.
• Worked in developing moisture-cure Polyurethane waterproofing & flooring systems.
• Review and update standard operating procedures.
• Supported Sales and Marketing to translate customer needs into product specifications.
• Managed and coordinated the work of employees daily, and divided the workers into groups.

 Knowledge in formulating products especially with Polyurethane, Epoxy, TPA, Alkyd Paints and Water based Decorative products like Antique Stucco, Pearlescent finishes and Textures for internal and external use
 Developed color work formulations and color matches for different paint systems
 Strong practical knowledge on paint additives like defoamer, levelling additives, wetting & dispersing additive, etc.
 Hands on experience in solvent free epoxy, PU & Polyaspartic floor coating
 Collaborated with colleagues from parent company in Germany to design and complete a multi-level comparative benchmarking study
 Performed high standard formulation for various types of industrial paints and coats in the form of primer, middle and top coat system, according to system application & ASTM standard
 Performed individual projects which included researching ingredients, contacting vendors, building and making batches, and testing those batches (specific gravity, pH, viscosity)
 Assessing Raw Materials and finished product and their properties. Familiar with the various analytical methods to ascertain the quality of raw materials, chemicals and finished paints

Project consists of checking quality of various RFL dipped nylon cords of different suppliers and conducting various test for improving the quality.