For Khrisna, the poultry world is an industry that will never fade. Unlike the dreams he held in his youth, life ultimately led him to become a professional in this field.
In his younger days, Khrisna Putra Ramadhan dreamed of becoming a pilot. The aviation world — synonymous with precision, strict discipline, and advanced aeronautical technology — deeply fascinated the Bandung-born man. Unfortunately, his dream had to be buried during his high school years.
Khrisna’s deteriorating eyesight became the turning point. Before even turning 20, his nearsightedness had reached -10 in the left eye and -9 in the right. This condition disqualified him from meeting the requirements, even for LASIK surgery, due to the high risks involved. His dream of becoming a pilot disappeared instantly.
“A proverb says, ‘Even if you dry your laundry under the sun, it won’t dry if the day isn’t hot.’” This line perhaps best described his position at the time — that if something is simply not meant to be, no amount of effort will make it happen. Instead of sinking into despair, Khrisna quickly shifted direction with a simple question: “What field will still be relevant 20 years from now?” The answer led him to food-related fields such as agriculture and livestock.
Even with the rapid rise of AI (Artificial Intelligence), which can replace certain professions, he firmly believes this sector will never be fully replaceable by technology — especially when it comes to labor. This idea guided him to pursue a bachelor’s degree in animal science at Universitas Padjadjaran.
“When choosing a major through the early admission route, my friends with strong and stable grades tended to select the highly popular majors. So I assumed that those choosing animal science would be a small minority. And I was right — thankfully, I was accepted,” he recalled during an online interview with Poultry Indonesia on Friday (17/10).
Beginning His Journey in the Poultry Profession
His professional career began at Sinta Group, his family’s broiler farming business. After nearly six years dedicating himself as a supervisor managing a single flock, Khrisna was eventually promoted to farm manager thanks to the consistent performance he delivered over the years.
“For the past three years as a supervisor, my IP (Index Performance) remained stable. Perhaps that’s why my manager trusted me, and eventually I was entrusted with managing a farm unit with a population of 90,000 birds,” recalled the soon-to-be father who is currently awaiting the birth of his first child.
As a new manager, Khrisna led nine barn technicians. Challenges came one after another. In the early period, he even faced a deflation of up to 20%. However, after improving barn management, biosecurity, maintenance, and more meticulous data interpretation, he rebounded with an IP reaching 443 — a remarkable achievement in his career.
From this experience, he learned that every barn has its own unique characteristics. He also realized that whenever an anomaly occurs, early detection must be done immediately before the issue escalates.
Despite a rising career, Khrisna refused to settle into his comfort zone. He felt that opportunities for acceleration in a family business were limited, and he wanted to broaden his perspective. As if the universe responded, that opportunity appeared when Aviagen — a global poultry genetics company — opened recruitment. After a lengthy selection process, he officially joined the company in March this year.
This article is an excerpt from the Profile section of Poultry Indonesia magazine, November 2025 edition. Read the full article in the November 2025 Edition of Poultry Indonesia Magazine. For subscriptions or more information, contact: https://wa.me/+6287780120754 or sirkulasipoultry@gmail.com.
