Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Roles And Responsibilities
Publications
References
Training
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Additional Information
Certification
Interests
Tree Plantation, Bike Riding, Rings, Music
Timeline
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Virender Kumar

Virender Kumar

Agriculture Lead
Karachi

Summary

A challenging position in an organization with national and international reputation. Effective advisor communicates well with people of all ages and backgrounds. Excellent eye for detail enabling quick identification of areas for improvement and suggesting strategies to help businesses reach goals. Focused on introducing efficient systems and processes. Experienced and enthusiastic Consultant with track record of success across wide range of industries. Possesses exceptional interpersonal, problem-solving and analytical skills to provide advice and expertise to client organizations improving business performance. Experienced in all aspects of operations, strategy and finance. Reliable business professional with experience in project management, process improvement and financial analysis. Proven track record of successfully streamlining business operations and reducing costs. Adept at analyzing data to identify trends and developing strategies to improve efficiency.

Overview

14
14
years of post-secondary education
14
14
Certifications

Work History

National Agriculture Consultant

Organization for Social Development Initiatives (OSDI)

Field 0fficer (Technical)

Project Director’s Office Karachi

Field Officer (Plantation)

Regional Office PODB Thatta and farm localities

Field 0fficer (Sales)

Syngenta Pakistan

Project Manager (Agriculture)

Dalda Foods Limited
- Current
  • Working on better yield of edible oil seed crops including Sunflower, Canola, Oil Palm, and others.
  • Procurement of locally grown Sunflower crop produces from local farmers on quality parameters with attractive prices.
  • To ensure sale of Canola meal and ensure payments accordingly.

Education

Ph.D, 1st Class - Soil Science (Agriculture)

01.2020 - 05.2023

M.Sc, 1st Class - Soil Science (Agriculture Honors)

01.2003 - 05.2005

B.Sc, 1st Class - Soil Science (Agriculture Honors)

01.1998 - 05.2003

H.S.C - undefined

Public School Hyderabad
01.1994 - 05.1996

S.S.C - undefined

Government Boys High School Sujawal
01.1994 - 05.1994

Skills

Agribusiness management

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Roles And Responsibilities

  • To maintain assets at project office Karachi, winder and Thatta.
  • To carry out maintenance of Office Vehicles.
  • To maintain inventory.
  • To maintain office protocol.
  • Procurement of office equipment and stationery.

Publications

  • Research paper on the “Phosphate Sorption by Three Soil Series in Relation to Phosphate Levels, Incubation period and temperature” published in journal of Soil Science Society of Pakistan.
  • Research paper on the “Behavior of Phosphorus in Calcium Carbonate Environment”.

References

  • Dr. A.W. Gandahi, Chaiman Department of Soil Science & Professor, Sindh Agriculture University Tando Jam, 03023002421
  • Mr. Hyder Raza Khan, Conservator Forest, Sindh Forest Department, Government of Sindh, Shehbaz Building Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan, 03007077736
  • Dr. Muhammad Ismail Kumbhar, Director University Advancement, Sindh Agriculture University Tando Jam

Training

  • Organic Product Certification, NPO Pakistan and APO Japan, 2013-04-09, 2013-04-12
  • Post Graduate Certified Health, Safety & Environment Professional, Pakistan Institute of Quality Control
  • Diploma ISO 18001, 19001 & 14001, Pakistan Institute of Quality Control
  • Business English Program, Pakistan Institute of Management
  • Oil Palm Plantation Management Course, MPOB, Malaysia, 2007-12-02, 2007-12-17
  • Statistical Methods of Analysis and Experimental Design in Agriculture, Sindh Soil Science Foundation
  • Basics of Computer Skills, Tando Jam Institute of Information Technology

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Documented and resolved issues led to problems.
  • Achieved Success through effectively helping with team and modern tools of farming.
  • Achieved better yield by introducing Farm Management Software for tasks.
  • Collaborated with team of professionals.

Affiliations

Sindh Soil Science Society

Sindh Agriculture University Tando Jam

Soil Science Society of Pakistan

American Geoscience

Canadian Society of Soil Science

Malaysian Oil Palm Board

Special Investment Facilitation Council

Pakistan Business Council

Federal Chamber of Commerce and Industries Karachi

IBA Karachi

Crop2X Pakistan

Pakistan Agriculture Research Council

Farmonix Pakistan

LCI Pakistan


Additional Information

Need to do something for mankind on sustainable basis.

Certification

Experimental Designs in Agriculture

Interests

To create this world with enough food to eat and sustain the future generations

Tree Plantation, Bike Riding, Rings, Music

I love to plant trees in areas where there could be possible to plant trees and irrigate them regularly which will ultimately pose positive impact on environment and the other is fruit trees which may provide fruit to people 

Since my childhood I was impressed with motorcycles and so I got one and tried to join groups in Karachi which not only cruise around city but also started fund raising for poor, sick and tree plantation.

I love to wear rings specially silver.

Music attracts me more than anything else as in times when there were no cd players, I used to enjoy music on walkman radio and tape recorder, I can not travel without music specially on long trips which are part of my job.


Timeline

Certificate on Training course on GIS and Remote Sensing by Faculty of Agriculture Engineering, Sindh Agriculture University Tando Jam

03-2024

Participation Certificate on GIS and Remote Sensing Based Crop Monitoring System

12-2023

Participation Certificate on Leadership Training by Da Vinci Trainers and Consultants

02-2020

Ph.D, 1st Class - Soil Science (Agriculture)

01.2020 - 05.2023

Participation Certificate on Role of Potassium on Crop Development by Sindh Agriculture University Tando Jam

04-2017

Certificate on Training on MS Excel by Corporate Training and PR

12-2014

Certificate on Training on Oil Pam Familiarization Program by MPOB Malaysia

09-2014

Certificate on NGO Capacity Building and Good Practices by Green Acre Accociates UK

03-2014

Organic Product Certification by APO Japan at University of Karachi

04-2013

Certified Health & Safety Professional ISO 14001 and 18001 OHSAS from NED University

07-2012

Business English Program from Pakistan Institute of Management Karachi

07-2008

Oil Palm Plantation Management Course by MPOB Malaysia

12-2007

Certificate for Organizing Symposium on Agriculture Quetta

10-2004

Participation Certificate in 10th Congress of Soil Science by Soil Science Society of Pakistan

03-2004

Experimental Designs in Agriculture

11-2003

M.Sc, 1st Class - Soil Science (Agriculture Honors)

01.2003 - 05.2005

B.Sc, 1st Class - Soil Science (Agriculture Honors)

01.1998 - 05.2003

H.S.C - undefined

Public School Hyderabad
01.1994 - 05.1996

S.S.C - undefined

Government Boys High School Sujawal
01.1994 - 05.1994

National Agriculture Consultant

Organization for Social Development Initiatives (OSDI)

Field 0fficer (Technical)

Project Director’s Office Karachi

Field Officer (Plantation)

Regional Office PODB Thatta and farm localities

Field 0fficer (Sales)

Syngenta Pakistan

Project Manager (Agriculture)

Dalda Foods Limited
- Current
Virender KumarAgriculture Lead