Zenia Rosario
About Zenia Rosario
Zenia Rosario is a Product Development Executive at General Mills with a background in microbiology and quality assurance, and experience in R&D and regulatory projects.
Title and Current Role
Zenia Rosario holds the position of Product Development Executive at General Mills. In her role, she has accumulated two years of experience in new product development and food microbiology. Her responsibilities include assisting senior scientists in developing new product prototypes and performing analytical tests for both finished products and raw materials.
Education and Expertise
Zenia Rosario's educational background is rooted in microbiology and quality assurance in the food and pharmaceutical industries. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Microbiology from Sophia College for Women in Mumbai. Subsequently, she completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Quality Assurance in Food and Pharmaceutical Industries at the same institution. Additionally, she has achieved Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification through distance learning from Simplilearn, equipping her with essential skills in process optimization and quality management.
Professional Background and Experience
Before her tenure at General Mills, Zenia Rosario served as an R&D officer in the Bakery Ingredients division at Allana. There, she contributed to product development and assisted in creating various product prototypes. Zenia has experience in making finished goods specifications, raw material specifications, and developing technical data sheets for products. Earlier in her career, she completed internships at Parle Agro Pvt Ltd and Blue Cross Laboratories, gaining hands-on experience in production and quality management.
Skills in Quality and Regulatory Affairs
Zenia Rosario possesses a comprehensive set of skills in quality management systems, GMP, food safety, shelf life and stability studies, and regulatory affairs. She has also worked on projects dealing with regulatory issues, providing her with a deep understanding of the compliance landscape in the food industry. Her knowledge extends to recipe costing, an essential aspect of product development and financial planning.
Personal Interests and Creativity
Outside of her professional endeavors, Zenia Rosario has a passion for singing and playing the electronic keyboard. These artistic pursuits highlight her creative side and her eagerness to learn and try innovative things. Her creativity and enthusiasm for learning are qualities she brings into her professional work, often enabling her to tackle challenges with innovative solutions.