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RESEARCH TECHNICIAN/GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Professional Summary

Strengths Passion for success, Ready for new challenges & opportunities, Attention to details, innovative, Problem solving, Flexibility, Decision-making, & teamwork.


Computer Skills Electronics: Very good knowledge of computer hardware & software troubleshoot. Computer Vision & Robotics: Object recognition, tracking, hardware software alignment, building prototype & troubleshoot. Developed a computer vision based pesticide applicator prototype. URL: (http://youtu.be/ho9ztIY-GTs)( https://youtu.be/V3LCKgvjRNc)


IPhone App Programming: Successfully build personal in-house apps on preemergence herbicide efficacy on weeds of container nursery and herbicide selector based on its efficacy on weeds covering 124 herbicides and 800+ weed species. URL: (http://youtu.be/ho9ztIY-GTs) & (http://youtu.be/vXOwLY5d7cY)


Career Objective Utilize the knowledge and theory acquired during my studies in a true work environment and obtain greater experience through practice. My long-term research goal is to push the boundaries of agronomy with my capabilities.

Core Qualifications
  • Results-oriented
  • Client-focused
  • Excel in agronomy
  • Computer proficient
Experience
Company Name
  • Career Summery.
  • Seasoned professional with expertise in weeds science, agronomy, plant breeding, seed technology, tissue culture, plant physiology, good lab practices, aseptic techniques, Bio-Assays, cell culture, centrifuge, DNA extraction, electrophoresis, fermentation, PCR molecular technique, quality assurance, quality control, sterile technique, germplasm screening, creating genetic diversity, mutagenesis, hybridization, breeding for yield, qualitative traits, resistance/tolerance against biotic and abiotic stress, seed testing, conducting and managing field research trials developing protocols for research, laboratory, data collection, conducting surveys, data analysis & interpretation, writing reports & grant proposals, product evaluation and package development, trait development, database management.
Company NameCity, StateResearch Technician/Graduate Research Assistant10/2007 to 06/2015
  • Developed and implement management plans to support the objectives of requested nursery research projects to meet the needs of faculty scientist, follow written protocols , practical execution of research plan, proper maintenance of research plots, data collection and statistical analysis.
  • Developed, designed, and implementation of field research projects.
  • Evaluated existing, new & inline herbicide efficacy in turfs, ornamentals, horticultural crops, rangelands and cultural weed control practices.
  • Conducted research surveys in collaboration with other land grant institutions.
  • Participate in outreach efforts; communicate freely with farmers, agribusiness representatives, and commodity organizations; and staff involved with field research.
Company NameCityTerritory Manager10/2005 to 04/2006
  • Reason to Leave: Immigration to US Responsible for corporate affair functions covering Government Affairs, Industry Affairs, Public Affairs and Corporate Social Responsibility.
  • Developed and implemented the corporate affairs strategy to improve company's image, biotech awareness and acceptance and business continuity by working with end users across the value chain.
  • Leading the Portfolio development of Herbicide business working closely with marketing function.
  • Product testing, networking & relationship with academic and research community.
  • Provided stewardship support for existing products & addressed product performance issues.
  • Organized mega farmer meetings, series of small farmer meetings and one to one contacts.
  • Helped other colleagues in business management during lean periods.
Company NameCityMarketing Officer04/2003 to 10/2005
  • Reason to Leave: Better Opportunity Operated within the restraints of the budget in regard to pricing, sales strategy, market development, product promotion, volume increases, and expenses.
  • Implemented and coordinated new product introductions.
  • Worked with suppliers and academia to educate and train them about company products and value added services.
  • Provided input for advertising company products and working up literature that is needed to promote proprietary products.
  • Provided stewardship support for existing products & addressed product performance issues.
  • Evaluated pipeline hybrids for geo-location specific productivity, adaptability against biotic & abiotic stress against standard check.
  • Planned, scheduled, execute & organized sales operations, captured a market share for company products.
Education
Ph.DCCS Haryana Agricultural University, City, India.Weed Science Dept. Plant Pathol. Physiol. and Weed Science, Virginia Tech. Expected completion Summer, 2015. Topic: Optimizing the use of microwave radiations for weed management. M.S. 2002 Plant Breeding Studies on genetic improvement through induced mutagenesis in lentil (Lens culinaris M.). B.S.1999 Agriculture (Hons
Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, City, IndiaProficiency Dry land farming, subsurface irrigation & hydroponics Expertise in statistical software ARM 7-9, SPSS, JMP, Minitab & NCSS MS Office Suite Adobe acrobat & presenter Working knowledge of image processing, VBScript, SQL/SQLite Valid driver license with excellent driving record
Trainings Attended Visited Israel to learn Hydroponics Systems for Dry Land Farming. One Month Certificate course on Computer Concepts and Applications:Bio-fertilizer Production TechnologyCCS Haryana Agricultural University CCSHAU at Hissar, City, IndiaBio-fertilizer Production Technology
Professional Affiliations

Member, Small Business Association (2008 - present)


Publications
Derr, J. F. and A. Rana. 2011. Weed Science Research, Teaching, and Extension at Land-Grant Institutions in the United States and its Territories. Weed Technology 25:277-291
Skills

academic, Adobe acrobat, advertising, aseptic techniques, budget, business management, cell culture, data analysis, data collection, database management, DNA, driving, good lab practices, Government, grant proposals, image processing, image, interpretation, irrigation, managing, marketing, market, market development, meetings, MS Office Suite, microwave, Minitab, networking, PCR, physiology, presenter, pricing, Product testing, promotion, protocols, quality assurance, quality control, research, sales, SPSS, SQL, statistical analysis, strategy, surveys, VBScript, written

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School Attended

  • CCS Haryana Agricultural University
  • Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University
  • CCS Haryana Agricultural University CCSHAU at Hissar

Job Titles Held:

  • Research Technician/Graduate Research Assistant
  • Territory Manager
  • Marketing Officer

Degrees

  • Ph.D
    Trainings Attended Visited Israel to learn Hydroponics Systems for Dry Land Farming. One Month Certificate course on Computer Concepts and Applications : Bio-fertilizer Production Technology

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