About
Food Safety and Quality Assurance Professional with over 8 years of experience in food manufacturing, laboratory management, Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS), HACCP implementation, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. Certified Lead Auditor for FSSC 22000 v6, ISO 22000:2018, and ISO 9001:2015, with experience developing, implementing, verifying, and improving food safety programs in accordance with FSSC 22000, HACCP principles, GMP requirements, and local regulations. Expertise includes food safety risk assessment, root cause analysis, CAPA implementation, GMP audits, SOP development, food safety training, laboratory management, microbiological testing, and stakeholder engagement.
Experience4
Consultant
Aug 2024 — Feb 2026Perfect Consulting · Qatar
Led development and implementation of over 200 policies, procedures, SOPs, and process records across 13+ departments for Qatar Museums, ensuring compliance with CSGDB guidelines and governance requirements. Conducted organizational gap analyses and supported Integrated Management System (IMS) implementation, streamlined workflows and documentation, and collaborated with stakeholders to establish KPIs. Facilitated workshops, consultations, and training for over 30 employees, and coordinated stakeholder engagement and change management.
- Developed and implemented over 200 policies, procedures, SOPs, and process records
- Supported work across 13+ departments
- Facilitated training sessions for over 30 employees
Laboratory Assistant Manager
Mar 2020 — Mar 2024Al Manal Food Factory · Qatar
Managed food safety laboratory operations, quality control, microbiological testing, product sampling, and quality assurance across manufacturing operations. Led implementation, maintenance, verification, and improvement of HACCP-based Food Safety Management Systems, coordinating hazard identification, risk assessment, CCP monitoring, verification, and corrective and preventive controls. Developed SOPs, SSOPs, GMP procedures, sanitation programs, and food safety documentation; conducted audits and supported external audit readiness. Delivered food safety and laboratory training, investigated incidents and non-conformances, and contributed performance metrics and improvement recommendations to management reviews.
LAB / QAQC Manager
Feb 2019 — Feb 2020Wholesome Oasis Food Factory · Qatar
Managed quality assurance and laboratory operations in a snack food manufacturing facility. Developed and maintained HACCP plans, GMP programs, SSOPs, and food safety procedures in compliance with ISO 22000 requirements. Led HACCP reviews, risk assessments, inspections, audits, KPI monitoring, root cause investigations, and CAPA implementation. Provided food safety and hygiene training and supported ISO 22000 certification and maintenance.
Microbiologist
Jul 2017 — Jan 2019CLEAN n' CARE Analytical Lab · India
Performed microbiological and chemical testing of water samples using standard laboratory methods. Conducted microbial analysis, environmental monitoring, and laboratory quality control testing. Maintained ISO-compliant laboratory documentation and records, and supported internal audits, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance.
Projects3
Policy and Procedures Development in Compliance with CSGDB Guidelines — Qatar Museums
Developed and implemented 200+ policies, procedures, and process records across 13+ departments. Conducted process mapping, gap analyses, KPI development, and stakeholder workshops to support compliance and continuous improvement.
Food Safety Laboratory Setup Project — Al Manal Food Factory
Led establishment of a food safety laboratory, including budgeting, procurement, SOP development, staff training, and operational readiness. Established microbiological testing capabilities supporting food safety verification and quality assurance.
ISO Certification and Laboratory Setup Project — Wholesome Oasis Food Factory
Led laboratory setup, SOP development, training, and certification preparation activities. Supported achievement of ISO 22000:2018 certification.
Education2
Master’s
2015 — 2017VIT University
Applied Microbiology
Bachelor’s
2012 — 2015Gems Arts and Science College
Microbiology
Certifications5
FSSC 22000 Version 6 Lead Auditor
CQI-IRCA Approved
ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor
CQI-IRCA Approved
ISO 22000:2018 Lead Auditor
ISO 45001:2018 Internal Auditor
HACCP Level 3