NILANY SUTHAGAR
LONDON,UK
Summary
Detail-oriented Product Development Specialist with 4 years' experience delivering New Product Development (NPD) projects within regulated environments. Proven track record in supporting product validation, production trials, and technical documentation to ensure products meet quality and compliance standards. Experienced in formulations and new product launches whilst collaborating with cross-functional to deliver products on time in fast-paced environments. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency through innovative solutions and continuous improvement.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2022
2022
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Product Development Specialist
AkzoNobel
Slough, UK
2022.01 - 2026.03
- Manage 3 concurrent NPD projects from concept to launch, supporting delivery within a high-volume development pipeline.
- Develop and reformulate products to meet evolving regulatory and performance requirements.
- Conduct quality testing to ensure full compliance with product specifications and regulatory standards.
- Support production trials through coordination of samples, laboratory testing, and documentation to ensure products meet specifications prior to launch.
- Prepare technical documentation, including trial reports and product specifications, to support product validation and manufacturing readiness.
- Collaborate with cross-functional and external stakeholders to ensure successful product validation and timely project delivery.
- Coordinate laboratory activities, materials, and sample preparation, improving workflow efficiency and reducing delays.
- Contribute to troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives during development and validation stages.
- Train and onboard new starters, improving team capability and consistency in processes.
- COSHH assessor, ensuring safe handling of materials and compliance with laboratory regulations.
Education
First-Class Honours in Undergraduate Master of Chemistry - Chemistry
Loughborough University
LoughboroughA-Levels - Chemistry, Biology, Psychology, Economics
Woodford County High School
LondonSkills
Laboratory & Scientific:
- Formulation development
- Quality assurance testing
- Product portfolio optimisation
- Production trial assistance
Software:
- SAP
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Power Bi
- Design Expert
Professional:
- Project management
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Critical thinking
EXTRA QUALIFICATIONS
- Data Upskilling course completed
- Rounders young leader Award
- Badminton Officiating Officials Award
- First Aid course with St John's Ambulance
- Grade 4 completed in Veena (classical instrument)
REFERENCES
Hannah, Beeke, Hannah.beeke@akzonobel.com, +44754526272, AkzoNobel
Timeline
Product Development Specialist
AkzoNobel
2022.01 - 2026.03
A-Levels - Chemistry, Biology, Psychology, Economics
Woodford County High School
First-Class Honours in Undergraduate Master of Chemistry - Chemistry
Loughborough University