Bronco Spotlight: Vaibhav Kakumani

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Master of Science in industrial engineering, 2018

Process Manufacturing Engineer at Living Greens Farm 

I am responsible for analyzing production and process systems and documenting farm processes. I support finance department for calculating the yearly budget process, labor hours for different processes and production forecasts. 

What is the most rewarding and the most challenging part of your job?

I am dealing with one of the largest indoor farms which produce butter lettuce and focusing on process improvements. 

If you had a campus job or internship, how did they impact your career development? 

My internship helped me to understand the work environment and gave me a total Industrial exposure. 

What advice do you have for students looking for their career after college? 

Find internships before you graduate and be focused on the specific field. Gaining practical knowledge will help for the full-time job. 

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