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R. RADHA KRISHNA
FLAT NO. 404, SRI SAI KRUPA RESIDENCY
TEMPLE ALWAL, SECUNDERABAD – 10,
ANDHRA PRADESH, INDIA
E mail. krishnaradha_k@rediffmail.com; raadhaakrishna@gmail.com
Phone: 91-040-27974789
Cell : 9441876976

OBJECTIVE: Work as Top/Middle management for seed industry R & D wing in Biotechnology or Knowledge Out Sourcing (KPO) Centre

WORK EXPERIENCE: 18 YEARS (Total Experience in Different Positions)

STUDY DETAILS

Master of Science M.Sc., (Applied Botany & Biotechnology)
University : Gauhati University, Gauhati, Assam State, India
Year of Pass : 1992 (1989-1991)
Thesis in M.Sc.. : Study of Sister Chromatid Exchanges in Anesthesiologists (Medical Genetics/Biotechnology).

Bachelor of Science : Bachelor or Science B.Sc., (Botany, Zoology & Chemistry)
University : Andhra University, (Hindu College, Machilipatnam), AP, India.
Year of Pass : 1981 (1978-81)

SKILLS

Managerial Skills:

1. Take over all responsibility to establish good report between management and technical staff for achieving targets and dead lines. Responsibility to take any challenging jobs to achieve with rational approach
2. Preparation and project and implementation and coordination to complete the task
3. Staff selection, training and coordinating to put them in correct stream for good outcome.
4. Involve in all related sectors as team member to plan and monitor to finish the task in time.
5. Involve in lab instruments purchase and installation the same, plan for maximum usage.

Other Skills:

 Excellent understanding of or ability to attain and maintain a working knowledge of Good Clinical Practices
 Basic computer skills with Word, Excel and Power point presentation
 Understanding of medical terminology with basics\
 Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to communicate with medical personnel
 Proven flexibility and adaptability
 Able to work in a team environment and independently

Cygnus Experience (work profile)

1. Preparation of industry insights and QPACs for Services and manufacturing sectors as a team leader with more than 15 members
2. Coordination, supervision and give expert comments for industry monitor modules like company scan, product scan, stock scan, news and events in life sciences and manufacturing industries
3. Training MBA students for summer program, industry monitors preparation and their SIP
4. Planning and monitoring the progress of industry monitors status for meet deadlines
5. Motivation to students and Cygnus staff to meet the targets

Laboratory Techniques:

1. Recombinant DNA Technology for genomic DNA : RAPD, RFLP, AFLP, DNA Finger Printing for ownership claim, Ligation, Disgestion of DNA with different restricted enzymes, Southern Blotting, Northern Blotting, Identification and Isolation of Genomic Markers, and its Sequencing,
2. Protein Profile : Isolation of seed proteins for establishment of protein profile for genetic studies, estimation of genetic purity of seed lots.
3. Cotton Testing Laboratory: Cotton Fibre length estimation, strength estimation and estimation of genning percentage, cotton oil estimation etc.
4. Seed Testing Laboratory : Conducting Physical purity of seeds, germination testing, moisture testing and seed viability testing.

Field Techniques:

1. Field trials : Conducing Screening germplasm, Conducting All India Coordinated Trials for various crops like (cotton, soybean, sunflower, Rice, maize) etc.
2. Multi location trials : Conducing cotton, soybean, sunflower, maize and coordinating with marketing team for MLTs and MATs (Market acceptable tests)
3. Evaluation trials: Conducing Different crops including vegetable crops for yield and phenotypic characters identification.
4. Intercrop Cultivation: Conducting evaluation trials for interecrop Cotton with soybean for identification of higher yield varieties in soybean.

Administration:

1. Correspondence, over all incharge responsibility for Biotechnology lab administration
2. Addressing Day to day problems
3. Planning and Fixing delivery targets
4. Motivation of employees for optimum results
5. Technical Advice/guidance to colleagues and management in Research activities

Techniques standardized in the Laboratory

 Extraction of Genomic DNA from Bacteria, Plant material and human blood, purification and quantification
 Extraction of mRNA for cDNA preparation and analysis.
 PCR Amplification of Genomic DNA for RAPD and AFLP
 Southern Blotting and Hybridization with Probe for RFLP
 Ligation of DNA with Plasmid
 Preparation of Competent Cells
 Micro Plating and cell culture
 SDS PAGE Analysis for Proteins Banding pattern.

Major Imported Instruments Handled So Far:
 PCR Machine
 Electrophoresis Units – Vertical and Horizontal
 Transilluminator and Gel Documentation Unit
 Spectrophotometer – Perkin Elmer – (Bio-Lambda) for DNA quantification analysis.
 Ultra centrifuges,
 All miscellaneous instruments related to Biotechnology Laboratory
 Seed counter in seed analysis
 Shakers with controlled temperature and time

Other Activities:
 Over all incharge for laboratory, record maintenance, Purchase of chemicals etc
 Actively involve in administration work and laboratory maintenance
 Coordination between Researchers and management
 Fine tuning of the protocol and clear cut results

Other Skills:
 Good experience in establishment of Biotechnology Laboratory, Seed Technology laboratory, maintenance of laboratory, Good coordination between research and marketing units for conducting MAT and MLTs.
 Good command on computer skills for MS Office, Page Maker, Coral Draw, Photoshop, Internet operations, Email and Computer application in Biotechnology field.

AREAS OF INTEREST

Technical
 Invention of new techniques related to Agricultural Research through biotechnology
 Molecular Biology (Isolation of Genomic Markers)
 Genetic Engineering (Gene Therapy)
 Application of Biotechnology tools in Medical, Pharmaceutical and Agricultural sectors

Non Technical
 Office and General Administration
 Lab Management with GLP (Good Laboratory Practices)
 Project Preparation & Implementation
 Team Leadership and guidance to the team as member
 Targeting the deadlines with planning and implementation without any hard ship.
 Procuring the required infrastructure and chemicals for the team as leader for easy process.
 Taking overall responsibility of laboratory and reporting to the management
 Solving day to day issues of lab and team members

General
 Travelling, Meeting People, discuss the latest technology developments in Biotechnology
 Learning the socio economic problems of rural public and finding the root cause for solution.

EXPERIENCE IN DETAIL

CYGNUS BUSINESS RESEARCH CONSULTANCY (KPO)
Designation : SENIOR CONSULTANT (BIOTECHNOLOGY)
No of Years : TWO and HALF YEAR (From October 2004 onwards till date)

Major Assignments : 1. Consultancy in biotechnology Domine
2. Preparation of Biotechnology monitors
3. Preparation of Industry insights in biotechnology,
Bioinformatics and Pharmaceuticals and Clinical Trials

Job Profile : Technical Knowledge support for the Biotechnology Industry in various issues like industry outlook, Industry economy, new entries, manpower requirement, Bioinformatics, Pharmaceutical industry with biotechnology, Clinical Trials in Biopharma Industry for new molecules, industry insights and industry monitors of health care, agri biotechnology and Indian System of Medicine

BIOSEED RESEARCH INDIA LIMITED
Designation : Scientist – Biotechnology (Assistant Manager)
No of Years : 3 Years (May 2001 to August 2004)

Job Profil : Establishment of Biotechnology Laboratory (For Genetic purity of seeds)
 Standardized the Techniques for PAGE SDS Electrophoresis
 Correlation and comparison of results with the Conventional GOT
 Characterization of Enzymes through Protein Bands
 Preservation of Protein Gels for future reference with photography

Nagarjuna Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited
Designation : Scientist – Biotechnology
No of Years : 6 YEARS (MARCH 1995 to MAY 2001)

Job Profile : Ø Conducting the evaluation trials for high yield and high resistant varieties and hybrids of field crops
Ø MLT trials for All India Coordinated trials and submitting reports to the coordinated workshops for field crops
Ø MAT trials for market assessment
Ø Intercrop cultivation with Soybean and Cotton in farmers field
Ø Evaluation of high yield and quality parameters of cotton (Cotton Testing Laboratory-Incharge)
Ø Establishment of DNA Laboratory for conducting rDNA Technology experiments
Ø Estimation of Oil percentage through NMR and viability test for different crop seeds
Ø Germination and physical purity tests of different crop seeds (Genetical and Physical purity)

Maharashtra Hybrid Seed Company Limited (MAHYCO)
Designation : Junior Scientist – Biotechnology
No of Years : 3 YEARS (August 1992 to January 1995)

Job Profile : Ø Establishment of Biotechnology Laboratory
Ø Extraction of Genomic DNA, RAPD and RFLP analysis, ALFP trials
Ø Standardized techniques for rDNA Technology and Preparation of DNA profile for ownership rights
Ø Isolation of genomic markers from the Near Isogenic lines
Ø Maintenance of instruments like PCR, UV Spectrophotomer,
Ø Electrophoresis Units, Gel Documentation, Photography (Dark Room), Documentation of Laboratory results
Ø Handling liquids like Phenols, Liquid Nitrogen, Ethidium bromide etc and its maintenance
Ø Purchase of required chemicals, glass ware and instruments for biotechnology laboratory as in-charge of Laboratory.
Ø Maintenance of Restriction Enzymes, Primers and DNTPs for proper storage, usage

STUDY DETAILS

Master of Science M.Sc., (Applied Botany & Biotechnology)
University : Gauhati University, Gauhati, Assam State, India
Year of Pass : 1992 (1989-1991)
Thesis in M.Sc.. : Study of Sister Chromatid Exchanges in Anesthesiologists (Medical Genetics/Biotechnology).

Bachelor of Science : Bachelor or Science B.Sc., (Botany, Zoology & Chemistry)
University : Andhra University, (Hindu College, Machilipatnam), AP, India.
Year of Pass : 1981 (1978-81)

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Birth Place : Pothavaram, West Godavari Dist, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Sex : Male
Date of Birth : 12-10-1959
Marital Status : Married
Family Members : Wife (38), Daughter (12 years)

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