Zeel Modi
Brookings
Summary
Experienced professional in dairy processing techniques, product development, and process optimization.
Skilled in leading projects, data analysis, and interpretation, with strong problem-solving abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
South Dakota State University
01.2023 - Current
- Researching the Impact of low moisture part skim (LMPS) mozzarella geometric shreds on functional properties
- Developing a thermal image method for the estimation of the melting point in cheese
- Contributed to a scientific paper for publication, presented research findings at International conferences
R&D Scientist
Amul Dairy
02.2020 - 12.2022
- Product recipe formulation, trials, and shelf-life study, commercialization: flavored milk, cheese spread, high protein bar, ready-to-eat foods, Frozen snacks (IQF)
- Managed R&D laboratory daily operations, coordinating with suppliers
- Legal and regulatory compliance for developed products
Senior Officer
Amul Dairy
07.2018 - 02.2020
- Leading a team for the successful operation of milk 26500 gallons and yogurt operations of 8 tons capacity dairy processing plant
- Proficient in SCADA plant program operations, SAP for resource management, and Fat-SNF loss handling
- SOP implementation, conduct training sessions, and staff performance evaluation
Trainee Officer
Vidya Dairy
04.2015 - 04.2016
- Hands-on-training for dairy plant operations and management in 12 departments of dairy such as quality assurance and control, plant operations for cheese, yogurt, ice-cream, clarified butter, milk processing, automation, SCADA & CIP, packaging, engineering, commercial, marketing, admin and housekeeping
Education
Ph.D. - Dairy Manufacturing
South Dakota State University
Brookings09-2025
Master of Science - Dairy Chemistry And Dairy Technology
Anand Agricultural University
Anand, India08-2016
Bachelor of Science - Dairy Technology
Anand Agricultural University
Anand, India04-2016
Skills
- Quality control monitoring
- SCADA Operations
- SAP Proficiency
- Data analysis and interpretation
- Food safety and regulatory compliance
- Team collaboration
Accomplishments
- Four research articles published, four research presentations at international conferences, seven scholarship recipients during Ph.D.
- Judge (Butter & cheese quality evaluation), UMDIA
- First place in the national collegiate dairy products evaluation contest
- Second place in DMI New Product Development Competition
- Two Gold medals in M.Tech.
Certification
- Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems (ISO 450001:2018 Standard)
- Dairy plant management & operation I & II experimental learning
- SAP resource management
- Total quality management & 7QC tools
- Enhancing accountability and ownership through behavioral changes
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
South Dakota State University
01.2023 - Current
R&D Scientist
Amul Dairy
02.2020 - 12.2022
Senior Officer
Amul Dairy
07.2018 - 02.2020
Trainee Officer
Vidya Dairy
04.2015 - 04.2016
Ph.D. - Dairy Manufacturing
South Dakota State University
Master of Science - Dairy Chemistry And Dairy Technology
Anand Agricultural University
Bachelor of Science - Dairy Technology
Anand Agricultural University
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