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Esfand Yar Ali

Process Engineer
Almada

Summary

Results-driven Process Engineer with diverse experience in large-scale commissioning, manufacturing operations, continuous improvement, and process development. Trained in Lean Six Sigma methodology with hands-on experience in energy and waste reduction, as well as troubleshooting. Motivated to achieve sustainable operations in a fast-paced industrial setting.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Intern Research Engineer

Algae for Future (A4F) and NOVA FCT
02.2025 - Current
  • Designing a scaled-up continuous membrane contactor system for food protein extraction from water-based microalgae system
  • Conducting process monitoring, troubleshooting, and parameter optimisation to enhance product yield.

Research Analyst - Team Lead

Cloud Innovators Solutions Pvt Ltd
09.2020 - 08.2023
  • Developed statistical data-driven process improvement strategies for B2B clients, improving operational efficiency by 15%
  • Supported cost reduction initiatives by analysing process bottlenecks and providing data-backed process improvements strategies
  • Coordinated change management initiatives as a team leader during internal restructuring, ensuring minimum dissatisfaction of the team

Production Engineer - Shift Leader

Power Cement Pvt Ltd
09.2018 - 01.2020
  • Led process optimisation initiatives during plant commissioning in light of Kaizen principles, enhancing energy efficiency by 14%
  • Implemented innovative process improvements in coal feeder system, improving fuel efficiency by 8% and reducing operational costs
  • Spearheaded early testing of a sustainable cement plant, ensured adherence to CAPEX plans and accelerated timeline by 12 days
  • Performed root cause analysis and implemented corrective actions during emergency shutdowns in the commissioning phase
  • Created engineering documentation for manufacturing processes, equipment specifications and change notices.
  • Managed production schedules, ensuring timely delivery of products while maintaining high quality standards.

Production In-charge Engineer

AGA Pack Pvt Ltd Unilever Food Solutions
03.2018 - 08.2018
  • Assisted in optimising food processing operations under strict GMP and HACCP compliance, gaining hands-on experience in quality assurance, hygiene protocols, and batch consistency
  • Collaborated with production and QA teams to investigate deviations and implement corrective actions using root cause analysis methodologies, reducing monthly packaging waste by 34%
  • Developed and standardised quality control procedures, ensuring compliance with ISO 22000 food safety regulations and minimising product defects
  • Implemented a customised magnetic conveyor system to capture metal contaminants, reducing tea wastage by 22% at the packaging stage and enhancing product safety.

Education

Master of Science - Membrane Engineering For Sustainable Development

University of Toulouse III, UCT Prague, NOVA University
France
05.2023 - Current

B.E. - Chemical Engineering

Dawood University of Engineering And Technology
03.2014 - 03.2018

Skills

  • Aspen Plus Process Modelling

  • Lean Six Sigma

  • Statistical Data Analysis

  • HSE and GMP compliance

  • Plant commissioning

  • MATLAB

  • COMSOL Multiphysics

  • SIMAPRO Lifecycle Assessment

  • Project Management

  • Stakeholder Management

  • Conflict Resolution in cross-functional teams

Certification

Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt, Kennesaw State University)

Timeline

Intern Research Engineer

Algae for Future (A4F) and NOVA FCT
02.2025 - Current

Master of Science - Membrane Engineering For Sustainable Development

University of Toulouse III, UCT Prague, NOVA University
05.2023 - Current

Research Analyst - Team Lead

Cloud Innovators Solutions Pvt Ltd
09.2020 - 08.2023

Production Engineer - Shift Leader

Power Cement Pvt Ltd
09.2018 - 01.2020

Production In-charge Engineer

AGA Pack Pvt Ltd Unilever Food Solutions
03.2018 - 08.2018

B.E. - Chemical Engineering

Dawood University of Engineering And Technology
03.2014 - 03.2018
Esfand Yar AliProcess Engineer