Seethapathi Akash Rachapudi
Dunedin,OTA
Summary
Food Scientist with a foundational degree in Chemical Engineering, bridging the gap between lab research and process scaling. Combines theoretical expertise in fluid mechanics, heat, and mass transfer with hands-on R&D. Key projects include designing a pharmaceutical methanol recovery distillation column in my under graduation and researching plant protein fermentation at the University of Otago. Strong applied knowledge of food chemistry, enzymology, sensory perception, lab-scale brewing, and packaging technology.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
Certificates
Work History
Part time
Millennium group of hotels
10.2024 - Current
- Directed daily operations at Hotel Kingsgate, prioritizing cleanliness and exceptional guest experiences.
Supervised team members to uphold service standards across all departments.
Facilitated communication between guests and staff to improve satisfaction and resolve concerns.
Developed training initiatives focused on elevating service delivery. - Executed daily tasks to ensure smooth operations at the workplace.
- Proposed creative strategies to improve team effectiveness and results.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Assistant logistics management
Shree traders
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Streamlined stock deliveries and logistics to enhance operational efficiency.
- Acquired expertise in Tally Prime and logistics management processes.
- Led a team to ensure workflow integrity while managing customer deadlines.
- Expanded product knowledge, focusing on flavors, emulsifiers, anti-caking agents, and sweeteners.
- Gained insights into preservatives utilized in market products through hands-on experience.
Project internship
Kawman Pharma Pvt Ltd
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Engineered distillation column for pharmaceutical company using Aspen HYSYS simulation software, improving process efficiency.
- Achieved design improvements that enhanced methanol recovery by 25% per cycle.
- Completed chemical process internship in industrial environment, gaining hands-on experience in operational practices.
Online Internship
Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Achieved A+ grade in comprehensive online internship for chemical process technology.
- Completed extensive training on platform-based applications of Six Sigma methodologies.
- Gained theoretical experience in chemical process technology through interactive online modules.
Education
Master of Science - Food Science
University of Otago
Dunedin07-2026
Bachelor of Technology - Chemical Engineering
Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering
India05-2023
Skills
- Flavour science
- Food packaging
- Sensory and consumer science
- Sensation (sensory tests and techniques)
- Food enzymology
- Food chemistry
- Mass Transfer
- Heat Transfer
- Industrial Safety Management
- Customer Relations
- Logistics and Retail Management
- Laboratory skills
- Oil displacement
- Protein quantification
- Surface tension measurement
- Colorimetric analysis
- Beer brewing
- Sensory analysis
- Quality control
- Customer service
- Microsoft office
- Research analysis
- Team collaboration
- Process simulation
- Logistics management
- Fermentation processes
- Customer relations
- Interpersonal communication
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Troubleshooting
- Networking
- Task prioritization
- Maintenance & repair
- Training & Development
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Social perceptiveness
- Relationship building
- Written communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Team management
- Organization and time management
- PPE use
- Problem-solving
- Remote office availability
Certification
FSSC22000 V6.0 (with HACCP, GFSI & ISO) online certification 2025
Languages
English
Full Professional
Telugu
Native/ Bilingual
Tamil
Native/ Bilingual
Kannada
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Professional
Accomplishments
Employee of Month in November 2025 at Hotel Kingsgate
Affiliations
Dunedin Diwali event management (one of the organizing committee members in the Dunedin Indian Association).
Volunteering in public cleaning of Dunedin botanical gardens.
Step challenge in September (secured second place)
Volunteering in public cleaning of Dunedin botanical gardens.
Step challenge in September (secured second place)
Timeline
Part time
Millennium group of hotels
10.2024 - Current
Assistant logistics management
Shree traders
09.2023 - 03.2024
Project internship
Kawman Pharma Pvt Ltd
02.2023 - 05.2023
Online Internship
Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers
02.2022 - 05.2022
Master of Science - Food Science
University of Otago
Bachelor of Technology - Chemical Engineering
Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering
Hobbies and Interests
- Video gaming (FIFA, Assassin's creed, God of war, Witcher wild hunt 3 etc.
- Indian Vedic astrology prediction.
- Enjoy hiking and trekking
- Studying Indian history and conducting research on some esoteric topics
- Occasionally play Football as defensive mid field.
- Occasionally playing cricket as allrounder.
- Photography, Dancing.