rahul deshkar

A passionate research professional with 5+ years of rich experience in Research & Development in personal care segment, highly skilled in research, product development and complete tech transfer.  Effective coordinator with CFT, demonstrating good written & oral communication skills, making critical decisions during challenges, Adaptable and transformational approach with an ability to work with team / independently whenever needed, having result oriented mindset to establish organizational goals.

1. Sr. Officer – R& D HPC                                      June’21 – Present

      Dabur International LLC @ UAE

• Key Responsibilities: Involved in Research, Product development and tech transfer for Skin care / Hair Care / Oral care products under GCC Markets, European markets, African Markets. 

• Projects delivered in Hair Care Category are: 
• Color protect Shampoo & Conditioner
• Rapid Blow Dry Hair Spray

• Cost Saving Initiatives in Existing formulations, Process improvements with betterquality delivery.

1. Sr. R&D Officer                                                  Nov’20 – May’21

      Marico India Ltd. @ Mumbai

• Key Responsibilities: Research, Innovation, Product Development Tech transfer, Processdevelopment, Process validation.

• Projects delivered in Hair Care Category are: 
• Natural Hair Color
• Shampoo Hair Color
• Technologies for Damage control, extendedlongevity of hair colors.

1. Sr. Officer – Research & Technology            Dec’19 – Nov’20

      Croda India Ltd. @ Mumbai

• Key Responsibilities: Conceptual Innovation w.r.t Products, Technologies. Research, Formulation Development for Skin Care, Hair Care. Providing technical supports to Clients.

• Project delivered in Skin CareCategory are: 
• Effervescent exfoliating Face Wash 
• Quickdissolving cleansing sheets 
• Multipurpose Surfactant Blend with in-built Moisturizing and skin re- fatting properties

1. Officer – Research & Innovation HPC         Apr’17– Dec’19      Emami Ltd @ Mumbai

• Key Responsibilities- Involved in Research, Innovation, Formulation Development, Assessments, Stability studies followed by scale ups through Process development, Process validation up to successful Commercial roll outs of HairCare Product Category.

• Projects delivered in Hair Care Category are:
• Hair Colors: Demi-permanent Hair Colors, Hair Color Developer, Powder Hair Colors – PPD Based, Henna based hair color, Temporary Hair Colors.
• Hair Oils: Ayurvedic / Cosmetic Hair Oils with cooling & warming sensorial benefits. 
• Hair Serums: Water / Silicone Based multi vitamins serums for salon range products.

• Projects delivered under Oral Care portfolio are 
• Toothpaste: Fluorinated / Non-Fluorinated chalk based / silica based opaque and gel based toothpaste, Ayurvedic herbal toothpaste.
• Mouthwash: Water / Hydro-alcoholic based fluorinated / Non- fluorinated mouthwash for completeoral care. Developed Natural Ayurvedic Oil Based Mouthwash Known as “Gandusha” in Ayurveda for de-toxification of oral cavity. 
• Tooth Balm: Oil gel-basedtooth balm for sensitive gums.

• Master’s in Business Administration in Marketing Management, NMIMS University, Mumbai – Pursuing
• Post Graduate Diploma in perfumery &  cosmetics management, Mumbai university, 2017 Percentage- 64.5%
• BSc In Biotechnology, Mumbai university, 2015, Percentage - 79.80%
• Higher Secondary Certificate, Maharashtra State Board, 2012 Percentage - 65.83%
• Secondary School Certificate, Maharashtra State Board, 2010, Percentage - 82.73%