Imalka Shehan Samarakoon

Qa Technician @Puratos

Liverpool, GB

Key Focus: Ensuring product safety, process optimisation, and quality compliance across sourdough, sauces, and fillings production lines. Key Responsibilities:• Monitored & optimised process parameters to ensure consistent quality, efficiency, and food safety.• 🧫 Conducted allergen, ATP, and hygiene swabbing as part of environmental monitoring.• 🧪 Performed analytical & sensory testing (TTA, pH, viscosity, Brix) assessing flavor, texture, aroma, and acidity.• 🧲 Managed metal detector checks and glass & hard plastic audits for BRC & customer compliance.• 🧍‍ Collected microbiological samples, liaising with external labs for hygiene verification.• 🧾 Supported complaint investigations, root cause analysis, and CAPA implementation.• Maintained traceability via SAP, managing non-conforming materials and product release.• 🧴 Applied aseptic production practices to control contamination and ensure sterility.• Supported QMS maintenance, Continuous Improvement (CI), and participated in GMP & BRC audits contributing to: BRC AA++(Unannounced, 2024) BRC AA (Announced, 2025)• Calibrated lab instruments daily and verified label & regulatory compliance.• Procured testing consumables and maintained lab efficiency.• 🤝 Collaborated with QA & Production teams to identify issues and drive data-based improvements.• 🧹 Supported validation, allergen, and cleaning verification studies.• Promoted a proactive quality culture and continuous improvement mindset. Key Achievements: Contributed to achieving BRC AA++ & AA certifications. Improved process consistency and parameter control. Strengthened microbiological assurance and aseptic production. Enhanced cross-functional collaboration and quality communication.

Starliks campus

Diploma in business analysis & powerbi

Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka

Bachelor of Science (Sp) – TTVA

University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka

Enterprise Resource Planning & SAP