Ranu Sen Biswas

Summary: A seasoned Food Technologist/Flavorist/Liquid developer with over 18 years of experience in flavor creation and applications, alcoholic and non-alcoholic product development, and formula management. Pursuing senior assignments to expand skills in product development, market, and consumer relationships. Skills: Flavor creation and matching, quality assurance, reformulation, sample retention, top note creation, formula management, sensory evaluation, product development, product shelf-life study, vendor management, new formula management, market research, seasoning blend formulation, savory flavor management, ingredient library maintenance. Education: Master of Science - Biotechnology, 2006 Diploma in Business Administration, 2007 Languages: English, Hindi, Bengali Experience: Senior Manager Innovations, Anheuser-Busch InBev, India (May 2022 - Present): Responsible for strategic product development, including new recipes, blends, ingredients, and packages for alcoholic products. Coordinates with marketing teams to create new concepts. Senior Liquid Scientist, Diageo India (Dec 2018 - Dec 2021): Created industry-leading liquids, formulated diverse beverage categories, and conducted sensory evaluation of products. Research Associate, ITC, Bangalore (Apr 2013 - Dec 2018): Involved in flavor creation, seasoning and flavor performance selection, and sensory activities. Flavorist, Kerry Group, Bangalore (May 2011 - Mar 2013): Developed cost-effective and manufacturer-friendly new flavors. Flavorist, Cargill India Private Limited, Bangalore (Mar 2008 - May 2011): Created new flavors, assessed raw materials, conducted tests, and ensured product compliance. Achievements: Skilled in product development, project management, flavor creation, and sensory evaluation. Developed a range of flavors and products for various companies and markets. Training: Attended training on sensory and flavor creation from Australia Kerry Ingredients. Received exposure to the international market and savory ingredients and applications.