SARMA.R.DONEPUDI
M.Sc. M.Phil., CCEP, CEA, cCT, MCIC, C.Chem.
Managing Director and Consultant, SCITECHSOLUTIONS
Click on the photo to viewSarma Donepudi profiled as Environmental Compliance Specialist.
EDUCATION
Master of Philosophy (Environmental Chemistry) Andhra University, India (Equivalent to Masters degree in Science from any Canadian University)
Master of Science (Chemistry) Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, India
Bachelor of Science (Biology and Chemistry) Osmania University, India
Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism, Centre for Mass Media, New Delhi
Certificate in Quality Assurance, Humber college, Toronto, Canada.
Intermational Pharmaceutical Academy, Toronto, Canada Developing and Managing EM program in Pharmaceutical industry.
Quality Management Institute(QMI) Division of CSA Int ,Toronto, Canada EMS ISO 14001 auditing training and certification
Diploma in Clinical Research, Kriger Research Institute, Canada
Industrial Pharmaceutical Technology Diploma(to be completed), Seneca College, Toronto, Canada
EDUCATION
Mentoring Partner, Pharmaceutical Quality Control professionals,
Seneca College Employment Resource Centre, Toronto, Canada
Board of Directors, College Governing Council, College of Chiropodists of Ontario, Canada
Member at large, Chemical Institute of Canada, Toronto Chapter, Ontario, Canada
Invited Speaker, Pharmaceutical Microbiology conference, Baltimore, USA
Invited Speaker, Int. Symposium on Global Warming, Centre for atmospheric research, National Taiwan University, Taiwan
Invited author "Environmental Issues- South Asian Perspective" UCL press
PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS
Canadian Certified Environmental Practitioner, CCEP - CECAB
Certified Environmental Auditor, CEA- RABQSA, USA
Chartered Chemist, C.Chem. The Association of Chemical Profession of Ontario
Certified Chemical Technologist, cCT – Chemical Institute of Canada
Certified Quality Auditor – CQA in progress ( American Society for Quality)
OTHER HONORS
Profiled as “Environmental Compliance Specialist” on ECO CANADA career website.
Served on the advisory panel for ECOVUANALYTICS, Ontario, CANADA
Designed and compiled a manual on “Advanced Environmental Analysis using Electrochemical Methods” Under Indo-German Bilateral project with Central Pollution Control Board, Ministry of Environment and Forests, Delhi, India
Member, Board of Directors, “Int. Symposium on Global Warming” organized by Centre for atmospheric research, National Taiwan University, Taiwan
Member, Task Force team for evaluation and rationalization of National Occupational Standards for Environmental Practitioners, CCHREI, CANADA
PROMINENT PUBLICATIONS IN SCIENTIFIC JOURNALS
- D.R.R.Sarma & S.L.N.Rao, Bull.Environ.Cont.&Toxicol. (U.S.A.) vol 58, pp 241-47, 1997 Fluoride concentrations in groundwaters of Visakhapatnam, India
- D.R.R.Sarma & S.L..N.Rao, Fresenius.J.Anal.Chem.(Germany) vol 351, pp 586-87, 1995 Photometric determination of dissolved oxygen with iron(II) cacothaline oxalate blue
- D.R.R.Sarma, & S.L.N. Rao. Ind.J Evn.Protec. vol 13 : pp748-52, 1993 Impact of some chemical constituents on the rainwater quality in Visakhapatnam, India
- D.R.R. Sarma, Proc. Of Int. Symp. on Global Warming. Pp 79-83, 1993 Stratospheric Ozone a threat or a Boon
- D.R.R.Sarma, Ind.J.Env.Protec.; vol 12 : pp 366-70, 1992 Environmental Hazards of welding fumes-Methods of sampling and analysis.
- D.R.R.Sarma, et al., Ind.J.Env.Protec. vol 9: pp 916-17, 1989 Assessment of industrial groundwater potential from correlation of parametric ratios.
- D.R.R.Sarma. Ind.J.Evn.Protec. vol 10: pp 659-60, 1989 Synergistic approach to environmental pollution.
ARTICLES IN NEWSPAPERS AND MAGAZINES
- Increasing aviation activity – a threat to Environment” ACCN- Canada (Jun-2001), (Selected as top 10 best selling articles by Amazon.com)
- Progress at what cost – urban decay “India Journal weekly (Canada) – Feb 1997
- Buildings needs to breathe freely “-Indoor Air Pollution, The Times of India- Feb, 1994
- Is press doing enough for Eco-awareness :The Pioneer Newspaper – May, 1994
- Daily exposures to welding fumes can be dangerous “ The Pioneer Newspaper – Jan 1995
- AP oil well fire poses threat to lives around “ The Herald Times (Times group) – May 1995
- Destruction of ozone layer – issue of the decade “ Junior Science refresher – July 1995
DISSERTATIONS
- M.Phil., Environmental Chemistry: “Studies on ambient air quality in Delhi and suburbs”
- M.Sc., Analytical Chemistry: “Preparation, Characterization and Thermal decomposition of a oxalate”
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Sarma Donepudi is a Scientific and Technical professional with vast experience in cGMP, GDP, GLP, HACCP, IS14001, Quality Assurance, Environmental Research, Technical writing and Instrumental/ Analytical techniques, applicable to microbial and chemical quality evaluations in Pharmaceutical, Food and Environmental industries.
He has several years of knowledge, education and experience in Environmental-Monitoring, Compliance, Health, Testing, Auditing and Science Communication with special emphasis to Environmental Chemistry and health related projects. He authored around 20 technical publications in the fields of environmental microbiology, chemistry, health and toxicology in journals of repute.
Mr.Donepudi has acquired expertise with environmental and food safety audits, Change Control documentation, deviation reports and investigations to microbial and chemical out of specification results. He is an expert trainer and coacher in GMP, HACCP and Auditing practices in food and pharmaceutical industries. He is proficient with SAP/R/3 operating system, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, MS Word and windows XP.
WORK EXPERIENCE
ACADEMY OF APPLIED PHARMACUETICAL SCIENCES Toronto, Canada,
(Part time instructor/trainer) Jul/2009 onwards
To teach GMP, HACCP, Auditing modules for students of QA/QC diploma program
Nurture and train the students on nuances of GMP, GLP, auditing, change control, sanitation, OOS investigation practices applicable to pharmaceutical industries
TOTAL HEALTH CENTRE
Toronto, Ontario, Canada ( A division of Reena Enterprises Inc ) Jan2008- Mar/2009
Contract Manufacturer of Natural Health Products and Supplements
QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER
Responsible for the implementation and drafting of SOPs throughout the manufacturing
Responsible for in process, RM, PM, Finished Products testing and failure investigations
Responsible to oversee and coordinate with the production and operations for bringing Quality into process and product and ensure to meet the GMP regulatory requirements
Implemented several Quality initiatives within the company to enhance the image among the peers in natural health products industry in Ontario and be compliant with the health Canada norms
Responsible for THC Finished products testing, MPDs, Batch Records, QA documentation, Retain samples, In process inspections and sampling procedures that are beneficial to the company.
As in charge of the Quality Control Dept. supervised and guided the work of Quality
Technicians and manage the deviations and corrective actions in a timely manner at every stage of production
GMP in manufacturing and testing of RM and FPs
Managing Diretor and Consultant, SCITECHSOLUTIONS, Ontario, Canada 2003-onwards
Drafting and Managing projects on Environmental and Public Health, Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, Air and Water Quality, Waste management and reduction strategies, Organizing Conferences, Promoting businesses related to science and technology profession, Marketing the website for advertising.
QAIP-Technician/ Coordinator 2001-2005
Apotex Inc. (Etobicoke site)– FDA approved, Toronto, Canada
Sampled, tested and reviewed QA in process packaging components in a cGMP and GLP environment Managed a dual role involving reviewing and coordinating changes to testing and sampling procedures for packaging components and coordinating microbial OOS results and corrective actions ( RCCA)
- Authored, coordinated and managed microbial testing and deviation reports (OOS) for purified water monitoring in a challenging manner to felicitate the shipment of the product on time.
- Drafted and coordinated procedures ( SOP and TMs) for environmental sampling as applicable to the business from audit perspective and Coordinated around 200 Change Control documents in cGMP and GLP environment
- Took ownership in harmonization and integration of environmental monitoring policies and procedures throughout the solid dosage facilities
- Coordinated departmental Safety, Environmental and Compliance audits.
Technical Consultant (Environmental) 2000 –2001
Kanti Technologies Inc., Buffalo, USA
- Trained scientific/technical staff on GLP, GDP, Laboratory Safety, SOPs/TMs
- Assisted in projects pertaining to Environmental monitoring, Equipment validation, and compilation of scientific data and Interpretation of results
- Drafted technical reports for projects on ground water monitoring and site remediation
Quality Assurance/Control Technologist 1997 to 2000
Pepe’s Mexican Foods (Weston Group) Toronto, Canada
Wholesale manufacturer of Nacho Chips and Tortillas. Took active role in the implementation of HACCP, cGMP, WHMIS and Safety procedures Tested both in process and finished food products for their quality parameters.
- Participated and coordinated safety and environmental audits.
- Assisted the Director of Quality in reviewing the SOPs, TMs, Quality.manuals
CHEMIST (Quality Control) 1994 – 1996
National Test House, Ministry of Commerce, Govt. of India
- Tested, Reviewed the commercial products for their quality as per BIS methods.
- Validated analytical testing methods for water and sewage samples from chemical industries. and assisted the director for establishing pollution control laboratory division within the organization.
Senior Laboratory Analyst 1988-1994
Central Pollution Control Board
Ministry of Environment and Forests, Govt. of India
- Sampled and tested air, water, soil and sewage samples as per USEPA methods
- Participated in environmental audit tours to Pharmaceutical, Cement, Petroleum, Rubber and Chemical industries
- Compiled and drafted the reports on environmental testing data and methods
- Coordinated National Ambient Air Quality monitoring project in Delhi
- Published articles and reviews in scientific and technical journals on topics pertaining to ground water and air quality monitoring.
Senior Research Fellow 1985 – 1988
(Ministry of Environment Project )
Dept of Public Health and Environmental Engg; Andhra University, India
- Sampled, Monitored and tested ground and surface waters, industrial effluents for quality parameters and evaluated the impact due to industrialization and urbanization.
- Published research articles on ground water seepage and rainwater quality.
- Evolved statistical methods to correlate the impact of sewage and industrial wastes on the ground water quality in the city of Visakhapatnam, India
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