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Kevin Osumo

@kevinosumo

Food Technologist and Quality Assurance specialist driving process improvement and compliance.

Kenya
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What I'm looking for

I seek a role where I can lead quality and lab operations, implement ISO/GMP systems, mentor teams, and drive continuous improvement in a collaborative, safety-focused environment.

I am a Food Technologist and Quality Assurance specialist with over five years’ experience in food manufacturing, specializing in quality management systems and laboratory analysis techniques.

I have implemented and maintained ISO-aligned quality systems (ISO 9001, ISO 22000, ISO 22716), led internal audits, and ensured GMP and SOP compliance to reduce non-conformances and waste.

My laboratory strengths include GC-FID, normal phase HPLC, UV/VIS spectrophotometry, FT-NIR, titrimetric analyses and wet chemistry (BOD, COD, pH), supported by equipment calibration and data-driven reporting.

I emphasize clear communication, root-cause problem solving, training teams on hygiene and quality protocols, and continuous process optimization to deliver consistent product quality and operational excellence.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Quality Control Analyst

WTS International

Nov 2024 - Present (1 year 2 months)

Developed and maintained quality systems and performed laboratory testing to ensure raw materials and finished products met standards; led internal inspections and corrective actions to improve process adherence and reduce waste.

PL

Senior Quality Assurance Technician

Pwani Oil Products Limited

Aug 2022 - Nov 2024 (2 years 3 months)

Led quality system maintenance and root cause investigations for blending operations, optimized processes to enhance product quality and ensured compliance with SOPs, GMP and ISO standards.

PL

Quality Control Technician

Pwani Oil Products Limited

Mar 2020 - Jul 2022 (2 years 4 months)

Performed routine GC analyses and generated certificates of analysis for oils and finished goods, prepared reagents per SOPs and compiled daily QC reports to support data-driven quality decisions.

RL

Quality Inspector

Revital Healthcare (EPZ) Limited

Jan 2019 - Aug 2019 (7 months)

Implemented quality management practices in production and lab areas, conducted incoming and outgoing product assessments, coordinated internal audits and managed calibration of analytical equipment.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

WorldQuant University logoWU

WorldQuant University

Certificate, Applied Data Science

2025 - 2025

Completed a Certificate in Applied Data Science Lab covering practical data science techniques and laboratory applications.

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Technical University of Mombasa

Bachelor of Science, Food Technology & Quality Assurance

2013 - 2018

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Food Technology & Quality Assurance focusing on food processing, quality systems, and laboratory analysis techniques.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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