Pallavi Shailesh Shriyan
About Pallavi Shailesh Shriyan
Pallavi Shailesh Shriyan is a Food Scientist and Dairy Alternative Platform Lead for EUAU at General Mills, based in Vienne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
Title: Food Scientist Dairy Alternative Platform Lead For Euau
Pallavi Shailesh Shriyan currently serves as the Dairy Alternative Platform Lead for EUAU, at General Mills located in Vienne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. In this role, she is responsible for leading innovative projects aimed at developing alternative dairy products that meet both sustainability and consumer demands. She leverages her comprehensive expertise in food science to drive innovations and create commercially viable product solutions.
Education and Expertise
Pallavi Shailesh Shriyan completed her Master's degree in Food Innovation and Product Design (FIPDes) from AgroParisTech. She also holds a Master's degree in Food Technology from Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysore. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor's degree in Food Processing Technology from A. D. Patel Institute of Technology under Gujarat Technological University. Aside from her formal education, she has a specialization in Entrepreneurship from the University of Maryland. Her academic background equips her with a deep understanding of diverse food science disciplines such as Food Chemistry, Food Microbiology, and Molecular Biology.
Professional Background
Before joining General Mills, Pallavi Shriyan worked at Petiva Private Limited as a Trainee Manager in the Research and Development, Emerging Technologies Department for 10 months in Hyderabad, India. Additionally, she has gained valuable research experience at multiple institutions including CSIR-CFTRI, University of Mysuru, A. D. Patel Institute of Technology, and S. N. D.T. Women’s University. She also worked as a Research Trainee at Mondelēz International, formerly Cadbury India Limited, for 6 months in their Science & Technology Center.
Skills and Competencies
Pallavi Shailesh Shriyan is proficient in a wide range of analytical tools and techniques such as Measurement system analysis (Attribute gage R&R), Box plot, Rolled throughput yield, and Process map analysis. She is also skilled in project management methodologies like Project charter, VOC to CTQs, Kano Model, and SIPOC. Her technical aptitude extends to software tools such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, and Minitab. Her competencies also include advanced knowledge in Food Quality and Safety, Infestation Control, Grain Science and Technology, Packaging Technology, and Supply Chain, as well as Agri-Food Business Management and Intellectual Property.
Project Experience in Food Science
Throughout her career, Pallavi has actively contributed to various research projects focused on microbial fermentations and food biotechnology. She has comprehensive experience working as a project student in diverse research settings. Her past roles at institutions like CSIR-CFTRI and A. D. Patel Institute of Technology involved extensive hands-on work in food processing technologies. These experiences have honed her skills in developing innovative and commercially viable lean product formulations and sustainable marketing strategies tailored to consumer needs.