ABHISHEK REDDY DUDIPALA

- 421 North Pass Avenue, Apartment 12 - Burbank, California 91505

- 812.252.9525 - abhishek_d_reddy@yahoo.com

ENGINEER - SCIENTIST - RESEARCH ASSOCIATE

Area of Focus: Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology and R&D Sector
Self-motivated, team-player and diligent professional possessing a Master's Degr
ee in Biochemical Engineering combined with superior analytical skills and techn
ical expertise encompassing GMP, GDP, DMAIC and Six Sigma concepts. Equipped wit
h extensive biotechnology and research background complemented with in-depth und
erstanding of process analytical technology. Capable of building rapport with ma
nagement and colleagues from all levels underscored by the ability to simplify a
nd communicate complex scenarios. Adept at working in an environment requiring p
roblem resolution, with proven effectiveness to multitask
in a competitive, high-impact, and fast-paced environment while juggling with mu
ltiple priorities simultaneously with good judgment. Utilize strategic planning
and decision-making skills in streamlining business processes and defining impro
vement processes to ensure efficiency. Well versed in English, Hindi, Telugu and
Tamil languages.

KEY STRENGTHS

- Superior Analytical Expertise

- Beckman Immage and Total Protein Measurements
- Human Plasma Fractionation
- Protein Purification Processes
- Filtration, Centrifugation and Chromatography
- Research and Project Lead
- Outstanding Work Relationships
- Analytical and Interpersonal Skills
- Solid Technical and Problem-Solving Skills
- Strategic Vision and Tactical Execution

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

- Championed the 1st prize in a working model presentation event "JEEV SANRACHNA
", a National Level Technical Fest, DAKSH in 2007.
- Displayed unsurpassed leadership and presented a poster entitled "Removal of H
eavy Metals from Waste using Chitosan and Alginate-Based Biosorbent" at the 5th
International Conference for Biotech and Bioinformatics at Indian Institute of T
echnology in Delhi, India.
- Honored with merit scholarships for outstanding performance in undergraduate s
tudies from 2004 to 2008.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Baxter Healthcare - Los Angeles, CA

INTERN, R&D
JUN 2009-JUN 2010
Rendered service in the development of two Process Analytical Technology (PAT) t
o facilitate real-time control of critical parameters during human plasma fracti
onation process and diverse projects. Initiated and established protocols and st
andard operating procedures (SOP) for the research and development activities.
- PAT 1: In-Process Alcohol Measurement
o Executed micro-motion densitometer data collection and analysis to successfull
y observe the in-process alcohol concentration of plasma suspensions throughout
plasma fractionation procedure, with a potential savings of $2M annually.
- PAT 2: Impedance Spectroscopy for In-Process Characterization of Protein Suspe
nsions
(Patent Approval in progress)
o Meticulously analyzed and assessed the feasibility of using impedance spectros
copy for in-process screening of protein suspensions during several process, inc
luding alcohol addition, paste suspension, filter aid addition and filtration.
o Exemplified and differentiated protein suspensions according to pH, alcohol co
ncentration, and salinity.
o Established correlation between protein, immunoglobulin concentration and impe
dance signal during filtration of plasma suspension.
- CAPA (Corrective Action Preventive Action)
o Planned and carried out pilot scale studies on Monoclonal Antibody
Chromatography columns using AKTA Explorer and BIORAD system as part of
CAPA evaluation.
o Skillfully documented protocols and executed chemical and biological assays.
- New Filter Aid Evaluation
o Prepared protocol and executed studies to assess the performance of acid washe
d (AWB-3) diatomaceous earth during filtration as a probable alternative to Celp
ure filter aid.
- Pilot Plant Study
o Directed and controlled a team in creating protocol and developing certain int
ermediate pharmaceutical products from 200 liters of human plasma in a GMP pilot
plant.
o Studied and examined the quality of down-stream products during filtration of
intermediates using biochemical testing.
Biological E Limited - India
INTERN, R&D
APR 2006-JUL 2006
- Participated and coordinated in the Sera and Vaccine departments in the produc
tion of DTP vaccine.
- Carried out analytical techniques for purification of vaccines manufactured.
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories - India
PROJECT INTERN
DEC 2006-MAR 2007
- Worked hand-in-hand with QC analyst in the Quality Control Department in handl
ing and processing manufacturing unit's active pharmaceutical ingredients (API).
- Investigated and scrutinized drug samples to identify endotoxins in drug sampl
es using quality control analysis.
- Employed advanced skills in LAL testing and several turbidimetric and biochemi
cal testing.
RESEARCH:
SASTRA University - India
PROJECT LEAD, YIELD IMPROVEMENT OF CITRIC ACID
MAR 2007-OCT 2007
- Developed a strain of Aspergillus Niger species by blocking the preferred gene
s for expression of citric acid.
- Productively improved the yield of citric acid 3-fold and reduced the downstre
am processing costs.
University of California, Environmental Process Laboratory - Irvine, CA
MULTI COMPONENT GAS STRIPPING IN WASTE WATER REACTORS
SEP 2008-MAR 2009
- Orchestrated and improved models to study stripping of gases in waste water.
- Analyzed the effect of gases, including nitrous oxide in the treatment of wast
e water.

EDUCATION

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CHEMICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING

(GPA: 3.85/4.00)
University of California, Irvine, CA (2009)
Completed within a nine-month period
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY IN BIOTECHNOLOGY (GPA: 9.17/10.00)
SASTRA University, Tanjore, Tamil Nadu, India (2008)

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) - Good Documentation Practices (GDP) - Define

Measure Analyze Improve Control (DMAIC) - Six Sigma

ACTIVITIES

Chief Coordinator, Biotechnology Department, Technical Committee, SASTRA Univers

ity, 2006-2008
Secretary, Biotechnology Department, SASTRA University, 2004-2006

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite - Minitab - AutoCAD - ProLink II - MAYA - 3

D MAX