Ashitosh Ashok Karnavat
Quality Control Chemist II at AmSpec LLC
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
Certified Quality Engineer by ASQ with 4+ years of experience in a Quality Control Department. A versatile and goal-oriented individual well versed in Quality Engineering Practices. Areas of expertise includes quality management system, inventory management, continuous improvement, streamlining quality within the organization, and customer satisfaction. Looking for a position in the field of Quality Engineering where I can contribute effectively through my hard work and commitment and focus on self-development as well.
AmSpec LLC
https://www.linkedin.com/company/amspec-group
•Performing qualitative and quantitative analysis with high level of accuracy, quality, and precision.
•Developing specialized measurement system as per client requirements and specification for analyzing data.
•	Maintaining and troubleshooting instruments, equipment to ensure highest level of accuracy and reliability.
•Implementing SPC to define control limits, monitor process trends and lead quality investigation.
•Investigating client complaints, performed RCA, and executed necessary corrective action.
•Prepare standardize worksheet for analysis performed by lab technicians.
•Supporting Internal and External (ISO 9001 and ISO 17025) Quality Audits as a SME.
•Research and executed inventory control system using 5S, Visual Control and Kanban.
Greater New Orleans Area
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Quality Control Chemist II
Michigan Technological University
https://www.linkedin.com/company/michigan-technological-university
Advisor: Dr. Timothy C. Eisele
Project: Alkali leaching of iron ores to remove Phosphorus 
(an industry sponsored project of Arcelor-Mittal )   
1. Designed and performed alkali leaching experiments for effective Phosphorous removal from Iron ores.
2. Based on design data, pilot scale trials were performed and the analytical solution worked out. 
3. Continuous leaching process incorporated in the pilot scale and troubleshooting done for pilot plant optimization. 
4. UV Photo spectrometer used to determine absorbance and transmittance for sample analysis.
5. Implemented kaizen techniques for identifying control issues and implement process improvement techniques.
Houghton
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Research Assistant
MacLean-Curtis LLC
https://www.linkedin.com/company/curtis-screw-co-llc
Project: Process Capability and Gage R&R Study 
• Sampled a specific part made for Ford Motor Company after each operation in the product manufacturing stages.
• Applied Root-Cause analysis to high rejection by an Auto-Gauge machine using Fishbone diagram and 5 why’s.
• Performed Process Capability Study and Gauge R&R study for the problem at hand.
• Devised plans were made to ensure future stability for the process
Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area
Project Engineer Intern
Century Pulp & Paper (B.K.Birla Group)
https://www.linkedin.com/company/centurypulpandpaper
1. Supervised a team of 12 technicians operating and controlling Kraft Recovery Boiler using Distributed Control system (DCS) (Centum CS 3000) 
2. Liquor firing, flushing and air blowing activities for lines, piping loops and pneumatic test loops
3. Performed hydro testing for identification and mark-up of leakages
4. Conducted Job Safety Analysis and Risk Assessment for commissioning activities 
5. Co-ordinated with commissioning team to erect Electrostatic Precipitator
7. Regular clean-up operations for the various equipment 
8. Designed spray gun for proper spraying of liquor 
9. Changing the sequence of soot blowing for maintaining the furnace temperature 
10. MIS reporting for steam generation, black liquor consumption and green liquor production
Lalkaun,Nainital.
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Process Engineer
Master’s Degree
Chemical Engineering
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Michigan Technological University
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Bachelors of Engineering
Chemical Engineering
University of Pune
Adv Chemical Engineering Mathematics
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Adv Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
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Adv Lean Manufacturing
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Adv Mineral Processing Lab
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Adv Quality Engineering
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Adv Reactive Engineering
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Adv Transport Phenomenon
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Lab Safety
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Project Management
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Sustainable Futures
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Theory and Methods of Research
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• Reduced VA time by 40% and NVA time by 92% by streamlining the process 
• Implementation of Lean Manufacturing tools such as JIT and Flow, Cellular layout, Load levelling to improve starship manufacturing process
• Identifying COMMWIP wastes and implementing 5S, visual control, TOC, Kanban, SMED.
• Preparing a current state Value Stream map for starship factory to identify non-value added time.
• Implementing standardized work, Process FMEA, Pokayoke, setup time reduction in the facility
Process Improvement in Starship Simulation Factory using Lean Manufacturing Concept
1. Designed and performed alkali leaching experiments for effective Phosphorous removal from Iron ores.
2. Based on design data, pilot scale trials were performed and the analytical solution worked out. 
3. Continuous leaching process incorporated in the pilot scale and troubleshooting done for pilot plant optimization. 
4. UV Photo spectrometer used to determine absorbance and transmittance for sample analysis.
5. Implemented kaizen techniques for identifying control issues and implement process improvement techniques.
Phosphorus Removal from Iron Ore -by Alkali Leaching and Precipitation Method
Objective: To perform the Process Capability and Gage R&R study for Maclean-Curtis LCC 
1. Worked towards root cause analysis of high rejection by an Auto-Gage using Fishbone diagram and 5 why’s
2. Sampled parts post each process and contained re-run rejects from the Auto-Gage.
3. Measured parts at each step of the process and Auto-Gage re-run rejects for critical dimensions.
4. Performed Process Capability Study, analyzed the Re-Run data and Gage R&R study for the problem at hand.
5.  Devised plans and further studies to ensure future stability for the process.
Process Capability and Gage R&R study
Objective: To bring the turning process under control using statistical process control and process capability
•	Studied the variation in a turning process using control charts and scatter plot
•	Identified statistical signals on control charts based on Shewhart control chart tests
•	Studied correlation between variables to identify special causes of variation
•	Eliminated special causes of variation to improve the stability and capability of the process
Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Process Capability Study
Objective: To separate Limonene from peels using Steam Distillation Process and Extraction of Pectin using residue generated in distillation process
1. Lab scale setup of steam distillation was used for the separation process
2. Extraction of Pectin was done at different pH level to get the possible outcome
Results:
1. Both limonene and pectin are generated from same peels and hence it’s a green chemistry approach
2.  From the experiment it was found that separation of limonene oil can be done using steam distillation providing higher percentage yield
Separation of D-Limonene and Pectin from Citrus Limetta (sweet lime) peels
Objective: To gain in-depth knowledge in process and equipment design in pharmaceutical industry at Megafine Pharma (P) Ltd
1. Gained a practical knowledge of several unit operations used at the facility
2. Process and Equipment design study of Reactor, Distillation Column, Condenser, Decanter, Vaporizer
3. Assisted with designing department in process calculation of Solvent Recovery Plant  
3. Studied the in-depth process used for manufacturing API and intermediate products in industry
4. Learned about the process flexibility, where different products are manufactured using the same sequence of unit operations 
5.Importance of safety of health and environment at the facility
Study of Process and Equipment Design in Pharmaceutical Industry
Education
ASQ - New Orleans
Membership Chair
OSHAcademy Safety and Health Training
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373483
Occupational Safety and Health Professional (132 Hours)
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Simplilearn
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Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
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ASQ - World Headquarters
106198
Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
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Sugar Land, TX
Zhenxing Xi
Lead Chemist at Nalco Water, An Ecolab Company
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San Francisco Bay Area
Rutuja Bhalchandra
Manager, Software Test Engineering
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Greater Chicago Area
Harsh Mepani
Automation Engineer at Nemera
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Farmington, MI
Anup Wakodikar - ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt CSSBB
Manager, Supplier Quality and Development at Akebono Brake Corporation
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Greater Chicago Area
Edwin Rodriguez, MSRC, CMQ/OE, CQE, CQA (ASQ)
Quality/Regulatory Professional with a M.S. in Regulatory Compliance
https://www.linkedin.com/in/prannay-malu
Greater Chicago Area
Prannay Malu
Product Engineer at Fluence
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Calgary, AB
Sandeep Kumar - ASQ CSSBB, CQE, CQA, CSQP and CMQ/OE
QualityGurus.com to achieve CQE, CSSBB, CQA, CSQP, CQIA, CQPA and CSSGB certifications on your first attempt.
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Bengaluru
Sathyanand Maroju
Project Manager at Collins Aerospace
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Baton Rouge Metropolitan Area
Haojie Zhu
Student at Louisiana State University
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Baton Rouge, LA
Gordon Johnson
Consultant at Solenis
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United States
Anthony Phan
Controls and Automation Engineer I at Hargrove Controls and Automation
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New Orleans, LA
Dylan Bernard, E.I.
Project Engineer at Petrotech Inc
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Pune
Divyajyoti Prakash
Consultant at Capgemini
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Houston, TX
Mary-Claire Kanyha
B3 Production Engineer at Dow
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Baton Rouge Metropolitan Area
Jacques Gaspard
Student at Louisiana State University
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United States
Brittany Lacy
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Zachary, LA
Ryan Connor
Electrical Technology Leader at Olin Blue Cube Operation, LLC
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Beaumont, TX
Evan Laurent
Process Technician at Goodyear Chemical, Beaumont, Texas
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Tempe, AZ
Sahil Inamdar
Ph.D Candidate at Arizona State University
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Greater New Orleans Region
Natalie Legendre
Graduate of Louisiana State University
U.S. Chemical Professionals Network
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Chemical Engineering Magazine
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American Society for Quality, New Orleans Section
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India Alumni Group of Michigan Tech
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The Process Engineer
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Chemical Processing Network
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Pulp & Paper Process Engineering
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ASQ - Excellence Through Quality
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Computational Fluid Dynamics Group
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Lean Quality Management Systems
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