Shweta Maurya
About Shweta Maurya
Shweta Maurya is a Research Coordinator at General Mills in Mumbai, India, with extensive experience in food science and technology.
Current Title and Role
Shweta Maurya currently holds the position of Research Coordinator at General Mills. She operates out of Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, leveraging her expertise in food science, quality assurance, and new product development to support research initiatives.
Previous Professional Experience
Before joining General Mills, Shweta Maurya accumulated varied experience in the food industry. She worked as a Project Intern at Paawak Foods in Mumbai from 2019 to 2020 for five months. In 2019, she interned at Parle Products Pvt. Ltd for a summer term in Khopoli, Maharashtra. In 2018, she gained practical experience as a Project Intern at Allahabad Canning Ltd. (Birla Morton) in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, for four months. Her intern experience also includes a term at Assocom Institute of Bakery Technology and Management in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, in 2017, and at Pradeshik Cooperative Dairy Federation Limited in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, in 2016 for one month.
Educational Background
Shweta Maurya has a solid educational foundation in food science and technology. She completed her Master's of Science in Food Science and Technology from DY Patil University from 2018 to 2020. Prior to that, she earned a Bachelor's degree (B Voc) in Food Technology and Processing from the University of Allahabad, where she studied from 2015 to 2018.
Industry Certifications and Skills
Shweta Maurya holds multiple industry certifications, including Food Safety Supervisor (Level 2) in Manufacturing, Plant Baker (QP No.- FIC/Q5001), and Plant Biscuit Production Specialist (QP No.-FIC/5003). She possesses hands-on experience in the dairy, canning, and bakery industries. Her core competencies include implementing HACCP, the Food Safety and Standards Act (2006) and its regulations (2011), Quality Management Systems (QMS), Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS), and ISO 22000 standards. She is also experienced in conducting quality audits and managing regulatory affairs.
Core Competencies and Expertise
Shweta Maurya's core competencies span several key areas within food technology and safety. She is skilled in food processing, research and development, quality control, quality assurance, food safety, new product development, and food microbiology. Her extensive experience and knowledge make her a valuable asset in any food industry research and development initiatives.