Venkata Gopu
Ramakrishna Puram,Malakajgiri
Summary
A Food Science professional with strong experience in food safety, ingredient documentation, HACCP, specifications review, allergen management, and supplier compliance within fast-paced food manufacturing environments. Skilled in conducting food safety assessments, reviewing supplier documentation, updating specifications, and ensuring alignment with quality and regulatory standards.
With hands-on experience in microbiology, raw material checks, CCP validation, internal audits, SAP documentation, and QMS maintenance, I bring a strong technical foundation and excellent attention to detail.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Quality Assurance Specialist
Compleat Food Group
Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
11.2024 - Current
- Conduct food safety checks, online quality verification, and compliance assessments aligned to product specifications, allergen controls, and CCP requirements.
- Perform microbiological testing and allergen sampling to support product safety risk evaluations.
- Manage documentation including raw material intake checks, supplier specification review, and food safety documentation.
- Support root-cause investigations for non-conformances and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions.
- Upload and maintain technical documentation using SAP and site systems, ensuring data accuracy, traceability, and audit readiness.
- Conduct internal audits (BRC, Glass & Plastic, GMP, CCP) ensuring full compliance with food safety standards and regulatory expectations.
Quality Assurance Technologist
Simply Food Solutions
North Shields, North Tyneside
11.2022 - 10.2024
- Reviewed and maintained food safety documentation, including allergen matrices, NC reports, and ingredient specifications to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Coordinated with QA, Technical, and Production teams to support HACCP, allergen control, and overall product safety requirements.
- Managed supplier documentation, reviewed supplier questionnaires, and followed up on missing food safety information for ingredient approval.
- Assisted in updating ingredient specifications, validating key parameters such as microbiological criteria, allergen status, and hazard information.
- Uploaded and controlled food safety documents in SAP, ensuring proper version control, traceability, and alignment with approval workflows.
- Supported internal audits, QMS documentation, and preparation for regulatory and customer audits.
- Demonstrated strong data organisation, attention to detail, and effective communication with suppliers, R&D, and quality teams.
Microbiology laboratory technician
Quorn Foods
Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Performed microbiological testing on raw materials, finished products, and environmental samples to support food safety verification.
- Conducted allergen sampling and routine hygiene monitoring aligned with HACCP and CCP requirements.
- Operated laboratory equipment such as incubators, pH meters, spectrophotometers, and HPLC systems to generate accurate analytical results.
- Recorded, organised, and reported microbiology results, supporting product release decisions and safety evaluations.
- Monitored out-of-spec microbiological results and escalated findings to the QA/Technical team for investigation.
- Maintained laboratory cleanliness, calibration logs, media preparation, and adherence to GMP and safety standards.
Education
Master of Science - Food Science and Biotechnology
Teesside University
Middlesbrough 01.2020 - 02.2022
Skills
- Food Safety Assessments & HACCP
- Ingredient Specification Review
- Supplier Documentation & Questionnaires
- Allergen Management & Risk Assessment
- SAP & Kneat System for Data Entry & Documentation Upload
- Microbiology Testing & Interpretation
- Raw Material Intake Checks
- Internal Audits (BRC, GMP, Glass & Plastic, CCP)
- Non-Conformance Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
- Specifications Compliance & Process Control
- Technical Reporting & Data Organisation
- Cross-Functional Collaboration (R&D, QA, Operations, Suppliers)
Certification
Certified in AZ-900, MS-900, and trained in Food Allergy, Intolerance, and Root Cause Analysis, strengthening both my technical and food safety capabilities.
Timeline
Quality Assurance Specialist
Compleat Food Group
11.2024 - Current
Quality Assurance Technologist
Simply Food Solutions
11.2022 - 10.2024
Microbiology laboratory technician
Quorn Foods
03.2022 - 10.2022
Master of Science - Food Science and Biotechnology
Teesside University
01.2020 - 02.2022