Kanwar Waqas Ahmad
Perth
Summary
A highly motivated and committed Research and Development Officer with over 4 years of experience in fast-paced agriculture settings. Demonstrated a superior performance at individual, team, and organizational levels. Proven ability to multitask and manage workloads with minimal supervision. Skilled in team building, project management, and supporting farmers in sector development. Seeking to leverage agriculture expertise in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Development Manager
LTEC International Agriculture Development Co., Ltd
02.2023 - 09.2024
- Led land development initiatives
- Managed chili procurement operations from Punjab and Sindh regions
- Conducted farmers' visits and business meetings to develop relationships
- Authored reports and coordinated projects
- Collaborated on farm reports for management and strategic decisions
Deputy Cane Manager
Darya Khan Sugar Mills
10.2020 - 01.2023
- Managed DJI Agricultural T20 Spraying drone project
- Led sugarcane development and procurement efforts
- Implemented pest scouting and pest management programs
- Assisted in developing progressive sugarcane varieties
- Provided ongoing farmer support for crop and pest management
Cane Development Officer
Shah Murad Sugar Mill
08.2016 - 09.2020
- Supervised sugarcane crop development initiatives
- Conducted farmer surveys and led field operations
- Provided farmer support, including subsidies and training
- Managed team operations and maintained field reports
Pest Engineer
Punjab Government Dengue Control Program
10.2015 - 10.2015
- Conducted dengue surveys and managed pest control operations
- Led a team in pest management initiatives
- Maintained records and generated reports for review
Intern
Honeybee Research Institute, National Agriculture Research Center
05.2012 - 05.2012
- Studied plant and pollinator interactions, focusing on Sonchus
- Maintained research data and records
- Reported findings on a daily basis
Education
Master of Science - Agriculture (Entomology)
Bahauddin Zakariya University
Multan08-2015
Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Agriculture (Entomology)
Bahauddin Zakariya University
06-2012
F.Sc. - Pre-medical
Govt. Science College
08-2007
Matriculation - Science Group
Millat Public High School
07-2005
Skills
- Chili Development & Procurement
- Integrated Pest Management
- Drone Spray Project Management
- Planning and Development
- Sugarcane Development & Procurement
- Farmer Development and Assistance
- Australian HR Driving license
Certification
Para Taxonomic Course, 01/01/12, Honeybee Research Institute in collaboration with National Insect Museum, Murree
Timeline
Business Development Manager
LTEC International Agriculture Development Co., Ltd
02.2023 - 09.2024
Deputy Cane Manager
Darya Khan Sugar Mills
10.2020 - 01.2023
Cane Development Officer
Shah Murad Sugar Mill
08.2016 - 09.2020
Pest Engineer
Punjab Government Dengue Control Program
10.2015 - 10.2015
Intern
Honeybee Research Institute, National Agriculture Research Center
05.2012 - 05.2012
Para Taxonomic Course, 01/01/12, Honeybee Research Institute in collaboration with National Insect Museum, Murree
Master of Science - Agriculture (Entomology)
Bahauddin Zakariya University
Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Agriculture (Entomology)
Bahauddin Zakariya University
F.Sc. - Pre-medical
Govt. Science College
Matriculation - Science Group
Millat Public High School
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