Praveen Jella
About Praveen Jella
Praveen Jella serves as the Director of QA/QC at Canopy Growth Corporation in Denver, Colorado, a position he has held since 2019. With extensive experience in food safety and quality management, he has previously worked at Ardent Mills and ConAgra Foods, and he holds degrees in Food Engineering and Grain Science.
Work at Canopy Growth
Praveen Jella serves as the Director of QA/QC at Canopy Growth Corporation, a role he has held since 2019. Based in Denver, Colorado, he is responsible for overseeing quality assurance and quality control processes within the organization. His work involves ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations, as well as implementing quality initiatives to enhance product safety and reliability.
Previous Experience at Ardent Mills
Before joining Canopy Growth, Praveen Jella worked at Ardent Mills as the Corporate Manager of Food Safety & Quality from 2014 to 2019. In this position, he trained and mentored mill-level Food Safety and Quality Managers and Operations personnel. He administered weekly regional QA calls across seven mills to track quality initiatives and proactively address customer issues, contributing to the overall safety and quality of the products.
Background in Food Engineering
Praveen Jella has a strong educational background in food science and engineering. He earned a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Food Engineering from Osmania University, studying from 1995 to 1999. He further advanced his education with a Master's degree in Grain Science & Industry from Kansas State University, which he completed from 2000 to 2002. Additionally, he obtained a Diploma in Baking Science from the American Institute of Baking in 2010.
Career at ConAgra Foods
Praveen Jella worked at ConAgra Foods as a Principal Technical Services Specialist from 2002 to 2015. During his tenure, he provided technical support to sales, marketing, and research and quality teams. He resolved customer complaints and implemented continuous improvement reviews to prevent the recurrence of similar issues, showcasing his commitment to enhancing product quality and customer satisfaction.
Collaborations and Research Initiatives
Throughout his career, Praveen Jella has collaborated with wheat breeders, state wheat commissions, and seed companies to evaluate new wheat data for research purposes. This collaboration has contributed to advancements in wheat quality and safety, reflecting his dedication to improving industry standards and practices.