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CURRICULUM VITAE
AKASH KUMAR Dy. Manager-R&D in ALP Overseas Pvt. Ltd.,Rudrapur,Uttarakhand,India
4years experience in polymer mixing, processing & testing M.Tech. in Rubber Technology from IIT Kharagpur, India, in 2011
B.E. in Polymer Engineering from BIT Mesra, India in 2009
Mob. : +91-9661139088 ; E-mail : [email protected]
Notice period : 15days ; Current CTC : Rs.6,50,000/- p.a.
Summary
1. 4years of industrial experience in R&D activities like polymeric product development, polymer
processing, quality assurance, polymer physical & analytical testing as per international standards.
2. 3years of experience in providing technical support to customers & to take necessary counter measures
to address their quality complaints.
3. 2years of industrial experience in rubber mixing using 40ltr. Banbury, 91 ltr. Herbert India K4 MK3
Intermix, 22”x60” blender mill, 16”x42” two roll mill, while monitoring the various process parameters
viz. inlet water temperature, ram pressure, rotor rpm, dump temperature, mixing cycles etc.
4. 2years of industrial experience in preparing rubber formulations for automotive rubber parts using
different rubbers & polymers viz. NR, SBR, NBR, NBR:PVC, Neoprene, EPDM, Polybutadiene,
Fluoroelastomers, Silicone & Polyacrylic rubbers and using various ingredients viz. different curing
systems, antioxidants, fillers, process oils, waxes etc., to achieve required compound properties.
5. 2years of industrial experience in formulating rubber compounds for compression, transfer, injection
moulding processes & 9months of experience in formulating rubber compounds for extrusion process.
6. 6months of industrial experience in PVC formulation, mixing & extrusion process.
7. Performed analytical rubber tests viz. Dynamic Mechanical Analysis, FTIR, TGA, Rheometric
properties, Mooney viscosity; and different physical tests viz. Tensile test, Tear test, Compression set,
Tension set, Impact resilience, Ash content, Air ageing, Oil ageing, Heat build-up, Fatigue to failure,
Specific gravity, Volume change, Dimensional change, Hysteresis loss, Load vs deflection, Melt flow
index [MFI], Flash point, Aniline point, DBP absorption etc. as per their standard test methods, and
have independently handled analytical and physical testing equipments like UTM, ODR, MDR, DMA,
Goodrich Flexometer, FTFT machine, Mooney viscometer, MFI apparatus, Air ovens, Muffle furnace.
8. Possess 11months of industrial experience in preparing rubber latex for carpets and bathrugs coating
applications with NR and SBR latex using different proportions of curing agents, antioxidants and
gelling agents. Performed rubber latex tests like Viscosity, pH, Specific gravity, Gelling time, Air
ageing and have independently handled Brookfield Viscometer and Digital pH meter.
9. Have detailed knowledge about the individual thermoplastics and thermosets polymers viz. PE, PP, PS,
PMMA, PVC, Polycarbonates, Polyacrylonitrile, Polyvinyl alcohol, Polyesters, Polyurethanes, Urea
formaldehyde, Melamine formaldehyde, PF, XF, PTFE, Polysulphides, PPO, GPO, Hypalon,
Polynorbornene etc., their Tg, Structure-Property relationships and applications.
10. Have knowledge of Molecular weight distributions; Polymerization Types viz. Addition, Step, Group
transfer polymerization and Copolymerization; Polymerization Techniques viz. Bulk, Solution,
Suspension and Emulsion polymerization; Kinetics of Polymerization; Polymer Rheology; Polymer
Characterization and different polymer processing like Injection moulding, Compression moulding,
Extrusion moulding, Blow moulding, Thermoforming, Rotomoulding etc.
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Work experience [ Total : 3 years & 10 months]
Organization
name Place Duration Work period Designation
CTC per
annum
ALP Overseas
Pvt. Ltd.
Rudrapur,
Uttarakhand,
India
10months till
present
12.05.2014 to
present Dy. Manager-R&D Rs. 6,50,000/-
Varroc Elastomers
Pvt. Ltd.
Aurangabad,
Maharashtra,
India
1year 3months 02.05.2012 to
31.07.2013 Officer-Mixing Rs. 5,67,000/-
Riviera Home
Furnishings Pvt.
Ltd.
Panipat,
Haryana, India 11months
06.06.2011 to
21.04.2012
Rubber
Technologist Rs. 5,00,000/-
Apollo Tyres Ltd. Vadodara,
Gujarat, India 10months
June 2010 to
April 2011 Project Trainee Rs. 60,000/-
1) Company name : ALP Overseas Pvt. Ltd.
Company profile : The company is the leading manufacturer of solid rubber and sponge rubber
profiles in India for automotive, industrial and building constructions purposes like weather strips, door seals,
flock profiles, PVC trims etc. using EPDM, NBR, Reclaim, PE & PVC as its’ polymeric materials. It has
intermix for mixing rubber compounds and uses extrusion process alongwith transfer & injection moulding for
making final products. TATA, TVS, Maruti, Toyota are among its customers list.
Job profile :
i. To improve & stabilize the existing compound grades & to minimize and remove the
processing problems faced during extrusion & moulding process on daily basis.
ii. To formulate alternate formulations as per current availability of raw materials.
iii. To monitor the running of the rubber mixing processes in 91 ltrs. Herbert India K4
MK3 Intermix, 22"x60" batch off mill, 22"x60" blender mill and 16"x42" two roll
mill & to ensure that the mixing processes are carried out within the process
parameters and as per the work instructions defined.
iv. To monitor the raw materials testings performed in the lab through Mooney
viscometer, moisture balance, melting point apparatus, flash point, aniline point,
particle size, ash content, viscosity, bulk density etc.
v. To monitor the quality checking of the rubber compounds through MDR.
vi. To provide technical support to customers and to take necessary counter measures to
encounter their quality complaints.
vii. To prepare & submit online IMDS required by different customers from time to time.
viii. To carry out outside testing in NABL accredited labs if asked by the customer.
ix. To close the NCs raised in Process & 5S audits conducted by the quality team as per
their monthly schedule.
x. To ensure that the AMC and calibration of the testing equipments of the R&D lab are
being maintained as per the frequency plan.
xi. To formulate PVC compounds for car floor mats of various colours & to setup a
mixing process sequence for each compound to achieve stability and consistency in
different batches.
xii. Was involved in PVC extrusion process in initial stage of its setup.
xiii. To assist in the implementation of new projects undertaken.
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2) Company name : Varroc Elastomers Pvt. Ltd.
Company profile : Varroc is manufacturer of automotive rubber parts and uses NR, SBR, NBR,
NBR:PVC, Neoprene, EPDM, Polybutadiene, Fluoroelastomers, Silicone rubber and Polyacrylic rubber for
preparing rubber compounds. It has compression, transfer & injection moulding machines to prepare finished
products. It is the leading supplier of rubber parts to Bajaj Auto Ltd. and also has Honda, Volkswagen, FIAT,
M&M, Magnetti Marelli and Automotive Lightning as its’ customers.
Job profile :
i. Formulated rubber compounds with natural and synthetic rubbers for new product
development of automobile rubber parts as per the material specifications.
ii. Modified existing rubber formulations inorder to address processing, production and
quality problems of the moulded products.
iii. Prepared alternate formulations with respect to the current availability of the raw
materials.
iv. Conducted rubber testing as per customers’ requirements and in accordance with the
referred standards.
v. Was incharge of the compound lab of the rubber mixing department and guided,
trained and led a team of 4 staff members to conduct rubber testings and quality
assurance of the rubber batches mixed.
vi. To test compounds for ozone resistance & carbon dispersion on regular basis through
NOCIL, Pune, India and if required for FTIR through IRMRA, Thane, India
vii. To acquire new rubber testing equipments, spare parts of the machineries etc., when
required, and to process their procurement.
Test standards referred : ASTM, BIS, DIN, JIS, SAE J200, VW [Volkswagen], HES
[Honda], ABS00258 [Bajaj], FIAT standards.
Projects handled : Prepared rubber compounds for the following automotive parts :
i. O-ring, Vibration isolator, Grommet, Rubber Buffer for Volkswagen, requiring 60%
compression set resistance in 45 ShoreA EPDM under 50% compression as per PV3307.
ii. Bellows, Connecting tubes, Isolators, Engine mount, Duct, Hand Grip, Connector Air
Guide Rubber [of new RE60 four wheeler] etc. for Bajaj Auto Ltd.
iii. Bump stop for Honda requiring 200hrs. of ozone resistance in NR.
iv. Dust caps, Bulb caps for Automotive Lightings[ALMA] requiring 140kgf/cm2 tensile
strength in 45 Shore A EPDM.
v. Bonded bushing, Adaptors for Magneti Marelli[MMM]
vi. Bonded bush for Mahindra & Mahindra capable of withstanding push out load of 800kgs.
vii. Guarnizione [Gaskets], Tassello Antivibrante for FIAT
3) Company name : Riviera Home Furnishings Pvt. Ltd.
Company profile : The company comes under textile industry and manufactures carpets and
bathrugs. It has started to prepare its’ own rubber latex for coating applications on its’ products.
Job profile : Formulated rubber latex compounds using NR latex, SBR latex, curing agents,
gelling agents & antioxidants for carpets and bathrugs backing applications. The ingredients were mixed in a
3tonne capacity mixer. The latex compounds, which were mixed in-house as well as those procured from
outside, were tested for their viscosity, pH value, specific gravity, total solid content, ageing resistance, dye
resistance, abrasion resistance after several washes, skid resistance etc. The latex were then applied on the back
side of the carpets & bathrugs & then cured under IR chamber and hot air blowing ovens.
Rubber latex mixed : NR latex, SBR latex
Testing equipments used : Brookfield viscometer [RVDV-E], Digital pH meter, Air oven
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4) Company name : Apollo Tyres Ltd.
Company profile : Apollo Tyres is a leading tyre manufacturer in India and has a unit in Vadodara,
Gujarat for manufacturing Passenger Car Radial Tyres(PCR), Truck Bus Radial Tyres(TBR) & Off-the Road
Tyres(OTR). It has a well established R&D department.
Job profile : Carried out my M.Tech. project on TBR tyre rubber compounds.
Educational Qualifications
Course Major Name of
School/College
Board/
University
Year of
passing
Percentage/
CGPA
Master of
Technology
[M.Tech.]
Rubber
Technology
Indian Institute of
Technology,
Kharagpur, India.
Indian Institute of
Technology,
Kharagpur.
2011 7.85/10
CGPA
Bachelor of
Engineering
[B.E.]
Polymer
Engineering
Birla Institute of
Technology, Mesra,
Ranchi, India.
Birla Institute of
Technology,
Mesra, Ranchi.
2009 64.7%
12th
Science
(Physics,
Chemistry,
Mathematics)
D.A.V. Public
School, Hehal,
Ranchi, India.
C.B.S.E. 2003 49.2%
10th
Science,
Mathematics,
English, Hindi,
Social science
St. Xavier’s School,
Doranda, Ranchi,
India.
I.C.S.E. 2001 72.8%
Personal Information Father’s name : (Late) Shri Ajay Kumar
Age : 30 years
Date of Birth : 11.03.1985
Sex : Male
Marital status : Unmarried
Nationality : Indian
Permanent & correspondence address : S/o (Late) Shri Ajay Kumar, Malti Kunj (Top floor),
Near Balwari Holy Cross, J.C. Road, Burdwan compound, Lalpur,
Ranchi-834001, Jharkhand, India.
Contact number (Mobile) : +91- 9661139088 ; +91-9568001316
(Home) : +91- 651-2562083
E-mail address : 1) [email protected] ; 2) [email protected]
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Achievements
Academics:
Attended training in Rubber Technology at Rubber Training Centre, The Rubber Board (Ministry of
Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India), Kottayam, Kerala, India from 14-12-09 to 18-12-09.
Merit certificate for “Successful Participation” in Third National Science Olympiad in class 10th
.
Cultural:
Held the post of Event Coordinator in the club Fine Arts Society (FAS) of Birla Institute of Technology,
Mesra in the year 2006.
Certificate holder of Inter-House Drama Competition in class 9th.
Extra-Curricular Activities Participated in “Short term skill enhancement programme on soft skills” in 2007 at Birla Institute of
Technology, Mesra.
Participated in the 1st round of National Sudoku Championship,2007 at Kolkata, India after clearing the
regional round.
Participated in the Inter-Class English Elocution Competition in class 9th.
Hobbies Sketching; cycling; solving Sudoku; playing computer/mobile games; watching cricket/movies; reading books
[fiction and non-fiction].
Declaration I do hereby declare that all the information furnished above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Date : 01.04.15 [DDMMYY] Your’s sincerely,
Place : Ranchi, Jharkhand, India.
(Akash Kumar)
References
Prof. G. B. Nando
Head of the Department,
Rubber Technology Centre,
IIT Kharagpur,
Kharagpur – 721302, West Bengal, India.
Email: [email protected]
Phone number (Office): +91-3222-283194
Mr. P.J.Swamy
Managing Director,
Varroc Elastomers Pvt. Ltd.,
M-191/2, MIDC, Waluj,
Aurangabad-431136, Maharashtra, India.
Email : [email protected]
Mobile number : +91-9673001538