Viktor Sharapovi
Eden Prairie
Summary
Food Technologist with 3+ years of experience in meat processing, food safety systems, and product development. Skilled in HACCP, PCQI, GMP compliance, and process optimization. Demonstrated success reducing product return rates, improving product quality, and developing new formulations. Strong cross-functional teamwork, documentation, and problem-solving abilities. Seeking a role in food manufacturing, quality assurance, or product development.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations & Quality Supervisor (Temporary Role)
Xfinity
01.2023 - Current
- Promoted from Technician to Supervisor within one year based on strong performance.
- Led daily operations for a team of technicians, ensuring procedure compliance, accurate documentation, and adherence to safety standards.
- Streamlined workflows and improved service consistency through training and performance monitoring.
- Undertook this interim role during relocation; now transitioning fully back to food manufacturing.
Exchange Trainee – Farm Management Program
University of Minnesota & Nebraska
01.2022 - 01.2022
- Completed a 12-month agricultural training program with exposure to food safety practices, supply-chain quality control, and raw material evaluation.
- Participated in monitoring, documentation, and quality reviews across large-scale operations.
Food Technologist
Meatana LTD
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Developed 28+ commercial meat product recipes, optimizing flavor, texture, cost, and nutritional value.
- Improved key product attributes (color consistency, texture stability, and moisture retention), increasing consumer satisfaction and product reliability.
- Reduced retail product return rates by 6.4% through targeted process improvements and quality monitoring.
- Conducted testing and qualification of alternative raw materials, enhancing ingredient flexibility and performance.
- Collaborated with suppliers nationwide to evaluate functional additives and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Supported cost-reduction initiatives while maintaining safety and quality standards.
Education
B.S. - Food Science & Technology
Agricultural University of Georgia
Tbilisi, GeorgiaSkills
- Food Safety & Compliance: HACCP, PCQI (FSPCA/FSMA 21 CFR 117), GMP, SOP development
- Quality Assurance: Microbial testing, documentation review, root-cause analysis, audit preparation
- Product Development: Recipe formulation, sensory evaluation, raw material testing, process optimization
- Meat Processing: Frozen, smoked, boiled, value-added meat systems
- Other Skills: Team leadership, training, workflow coordination
Certification
- PCQI – Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (FSPCA)
- US HACCP Certification
- GMP Training (FDA/Global)
Languages
English
Professional Working
Georgian
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Operations & Quality Supervisor (Temporary Role)
Xfinity
01.2023 - Current
Exchange Trainee – Farm Management Program
University of Minnesota & Nebraska
01.2022 - 01.2022
Food Technologist
Meatana LTD
01.2018 - 01.2021
B.S. - Food Science & Technology
Agricultural University of Georgia
Additional Training
- Food Additive Production Seminar – AVO, Dortmund, Germany
- Tea Food Manufacturing Seminar – Zhangzhou College of Science & Technology, Fujian, China