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Neha Kadam

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Technical R&D and shade-matching chemist with 12 years' experience bridging lab development to commercial coatings.

India
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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can lead technical R&D and shade-matching, deliver customer training and rapid troubleshooting, and partner with sales—so lab innovation consistently becomes commercial coating performance with strong ISO-aligned quality.

I’m a result-oriented Technical Service & Development chemist with 12 years of experience in R&D, New Product Development (NPD), shade matching, and Technical Services across CED, Coil, Wood, Architectural, and Industrial coatings. I build strong connections between laboratory development and real-world commercial performance through hands-on technical support and collaborative problem-solving.

In my current role at Allnex Resins India Pvt Ltd, I deliver technical visits and customer training, partner with sales and CRM teams to resolve complex technical issues, and support product selection with practical guidance. I also manage application parameters for new resins and additives, including CED, Coil, and Industrial coatings—so projects move smoothly from concept to application.

Previously at Behr Process Paint India Pvt Ltd, I led NPD for interior and exterior architectural coatings, drove process improvement, and maintained project databases in coordination with US counterparts to align global standards. I executed batch processing and performance testing, including exterior weathering impact analysis, and led stewardship projects to optimize and troubleshoot production batches.

I bring deep color science to every engagement, including advanced shade matching, color theory, and spectrophotometer analysis (hardware & software). I also support quality and compliance as an internal auditor aligned to ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, and ISO 9001:2015—ensuring solutions are technically sound, safe, and consistently reproducible.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Allnex Resins India Pvt Ltd logoAL
Current

Sr Technical Service Chemist

Allnex Resins India Pvt Ltd

Jul 2023 - Present (2 years 11 months)

Provided hands-on technical training and conducted customer visits to support diverse coating applications. Collaborated with sales/CRM to resolve technical issues, optimize CED/coil/industrial coating parameters, and deliver troubleshooting and project reports.

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Sr Lab Technician

Behr Process Paint India Pvt Ltd

Led new product development for architectural coatings, focusing on process improvement for interior and exterior applications. Managed project databases and performed batch processing, performance testing, and stewardship troubleshooting including weathering impact analysis.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

GD

Garware Institute of Career Education and Development

Diploma in Paint Technology, Paint Technology

Completed a Diploma in Paint Technology in Mumbai. Built technical knowledge relevant to paint formulation and application.

AL

Advance Paints Ltd.

In-Plant Training, Manufacturing & Testing

Completed 3 months of in-plant training focused on manufacturing and testing activities. Gained hands-on exposure to production and quality-related processes.

VA

Valspar Automotive

In-Plant Training, Shade Matching & Market Coordination

Completed 6 months of in-plant training focused on shade matching and market coordination. Developed practical experience supporting color/shade consistency for automotive needs.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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