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Business Development Manager
Advanta Seeds InternationalBusiness Development Manager
Jul. 2019Arusha, Tanzania
Variety Registration and Trail Coordinator
Tanzania Seed Trade Association (TASTA)Variety Registration and Trail Coordinator
Apr. 2018 - Jun. 2019Arusha TanzaniaInstrumental in registration of all seed companies varieties to govt.agency i.e. TOSCI
Techno-commercial expert
Freelance Hybrid Marigold Seed Production ConsultantTechno-commercial expert
Dec. 2017East Africa
Supply Chain Manager
East-West SeedSupply Chain Manager
May. 2016 - Nov. 2017Moshi Kilimanjaro, TanzaniaDelivered the grain farming service to meet agricultural objectives and achieve optimal results. Successfully implemented hybrid papaya seed production in commercial seed production. Managed all activities related to seed production research, pre-production research trails, and stock seed production. Provided effective guidance to seed production department, including managing purchasing, maintenance and production employees to maximise operational efficiency. Oversaw vegetable out growers’ seed production activities to improve yields and sustain seeds quality. • Planned, updated, and directed procurement activities to ensure successful completion of seed enhancement and QA department tasks. • Established leafy vegetable breeding trail farm and initiated registration of vegetable seed products with government agency and optimised company product portfolio. • Allocated experienced over 300 contract workers for execution of farm operations in seed production.
Seed Production Department Manager
East-West SeedSeed Production Department Manager
Oct. 2015 - May. 2016Moshi, Kilimanjaro, TanzaniaDeveloped and discussed alternative and innovative strategies for farm planting and maintenance that resulted in applying intensive small-acreage farming. Guided on farm management, counting farm seed production and seed production research (SPR) to streamline work of 300 contract farm employees. Conducted seed production research and delivered findings for the commercial hybrid marigold seed production as well as vegetable seed production. Introduced and conducted Hybrid Papaya seed production trail in Tanzania. • Led thorough pre-production research trails, as well as established QA department and seed production of vegetables and flower crop to assess quality of production operations. • Ensured efficient handling and processing of pollination by standardizing marigold pollen.
Manager-Seed Production, Quality Assurance and Product developement
East African SeedManager-Seed Production, Quality Assurance and Product developement
May. 2012 - Sep. 2015Arusha, TanzaniaEnsured timely completion of seeds production tasks through close collaboration with processing manager. Processed payment to seed production growers as per the agreed terms for quality seeds. Evaluated different areas for adaptability of crops, varieties, drought tolerance, and disease and pest pressure. Coordinated with sales and marketing team to track and sustain varieties flexibility by conducting multi-locational field trails. Developed packing materials, promoted Hybrid Watermelon- Sukari F1, and registered Maize hybrids KH600-15A and KH500-43A. Attained seeds import and export approvals through collaboration with Agricultural ministry and plant health service department. • Developed seed quality laboratory to examine and record seed quality parameters such as moisture content, physical purity assessment, germination, seedling vigour, and viability. • Ensured the adherence of germination, physical purity and packing guidelines for the execution of quality standards in the organization. • Liaised with Tanzania Official Seed Certification Institution for validation and revalidation of seeds. *One of the active member in Tanzania Seed Trade Association.
Quality Assurance- Executive
deVGen seeds and crop technology Pvt.LtdQuality Assurance- Executive
Sep. 2008 - Apr. 2012Hyderabad , IndiaFormulated seed quality assurance procedures in hybrid paddy, Sunflower, Sorghum, Bajra and vegetable crops for setting specifications and product release. Streamlined contract seed production activities via nursing inspirational leadership on farm management, counting farm seed production and seed production research (SPR). Coordinated with seed production research and technology development (TD) departments. Documented and forwarded seed samples for seed testing and maintained results record. Career Highlights And Work Experience : • Handling Different AB lines, New AB lines and also R lines. • Good Knowledge of Seed Quality Assurance procedures for field crops and vegetable crops, including procedures for setting specifications and product release. • Excellent knowledge and experiance of laboratory seed qualty parameters like moisture test, ODV test, germination test, field emergence test, ageig test, priming techniques and other vigour and viability tests ect. • Maintaining Inventory- Germplasm and Stock Seed (cold storage); Inventory –Export Stock. • Tremendous Knowledge and experience of Planning, supervision and implementation of grow out tests. • Knowledge of handling pre-foundation production and multiplication. • Knowledge about Plant Breeding, Genetics, Pre-Foundation, Packing Seeds For Hybrid Seeds Production, Seeds Qualtiy both Field and Lab. • Knowledge about Parent and Hybrid seed production in different Filed crops (Paddy, Sunflower, Millets, Maize and Cotton etc). • Report writing at different stages of crop duration like Nursary, Isolation, Yield estimation, Field inspection. • Taking Observations and analyzing the data of new AB lines. • I have ability to function and work in a multi-task and fast-paced working environment. • Maintaining and expanding all database descriptions of parental and hybrid seed lots, and coordinate the establishment of standard lab and field protocols for newly developed hybrids.
QA-Executive
DevgenQA-Executive
Sep. 2008 - Apr. 2012Hyderabada

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