• Collaborated with communities to adopt renewable energy solutions like community solar.

• Performed product quality and environmental system assessments of textiles manufacturing units to verify product safety as per prescribed standards and regulations.• Evaluated life cycle assessment data to identify environmental impacts associated with products and material.• Analyzed root causes for testing parameter failure using scientific methods and offered technical solutions to achieve product compliance and certification.• Directed to create a chemical management system to comply with MRSL/RSL of Oeko-Tex, REACH, ZDHC, and other standards.

• Analyzed waste streams and rerouted them to recycling using the waste reduction model (WARM). Diverted 50% of waste to recycling from landfill. • Partnered with 14 recyclers to manufacture dunnage, wipes, and bricks from waste.

• Global key account manager to handle product testing and compliance programs for 25+ retailers in the USA and Europe.• Developed testing programs and quality assurance procedures as per retailers testing requirements and restricted substance list (RSL) based on target markets.• Assisted retailers to find solutions in quality assurance, product safety, and compliance issues without impacting product quality, cost, and/or deliveries.• Analyzed and validated 500+ social and environmental sustainability best practices of manufacturers to improve product safety and manufacturing practices as per regulations in Europe and the USA.• Trained over 300 retailers and manufacturers to develop programs for chemical management, material traceability, and water and energy reduction.• Led an international team from cross-functional departments to execute sustainable projects across the USA, Asia, Africa, and Europe.• Led the company’s business development efforts to increase market penetration by 10% and achieved an increase in revenue by 33% between 2016 and 2019.• Monitored sustainable standards to develop environmental policies, and MRSL/RSL programs to attain compliance defined by Oeko-Tex, ZDHC, Higg FEM, GOTS, Fair Trade, and Bluesign.

• Prepared and implemented business development strategies for various services of Hohenstein institute and Oeko-Tex® association. These services include Standard 100 by Oeko-Tex® certification, Sustainable Textile Production (STeP) certification, Made In Green label, Detox to Zero service, Eco-passport certification, Personal Protective Equipment testing and certification (CE Mark), comfort vote label, and RAL Certification.• Performed on-site STeP certification, Standard 100 by Oeko-Tex®, and Detox to Zero audit at textile manufacturing companies.• Performed root cause analysis to resolve customer complaints.

• Performed on-site technical audit of textile companies in India and Sri Lanka as per the Oeko-Tex standard 100 guidelines.• Established an effective network and contacts with companies, associations, and contact persons in respect of the business objectives of the company.• Prepared testing plans for customers to achieve Oeko-Tex standard 100 certifications for their products.

• Performed on-site technical audit of textile companies in India and Sri Lanka as per the Oeko-Tex standard 100 guidelines.• Prepared testing plans for customers to achieve Oeko-Tex standard 100 certifications for their products.

• Spearheaded managing director for making strategic planning; contribute technical solutions to clients, sourcing, and product development services.• Prepared market intelligence reports, technical articles, and supervised interviews.• Published more than 70 articles on technology, innovation, and market trend of the textile industry.

• Designed 14 dispersing agent formulations on a lab-scale at Uniqema Specialties Innovation Centre.• Executed application and testing of auxiliaries to check improvements in properties such as rubbing fastness, light fastness, and wash fastness on different textile fabrics.