Senior professional with over 25 years of experience across R&D, IT services, and manufacturing sectors , specializing in quality assurance, testing leadership , and operational excellence. Certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt with extensive expertise in Agile and Waterfall methodologies , test automation , AI-powered testing , and quality process improvement. Proven track record leading large engineering teams and establishing quality assurance functions from the ground up within multinational environments. Competent in implementing international compliance standards , mentoring teams , and driving significant cycle-time reductions.