Dheerendra Negi Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

I am thrilled to collaborate with fellow quality leaders to elevate ASQ’s presence as the Global Voice of Quality and support our Community. As Program Chair, I enjoy organizing engaging events and sharing the benefits of Lean Six Sigma and other business process improvement methodologies. My passion lies in fostering a culture of continuous improvement, helping professionals and organizations reach their full potential through operational excellence.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Conducted process assessments and audits for various businesses to identify improvement opportunities.• Developed tools and strategies to address business needs and enhance efficiency.• Managed stakeholders and led change initiatives to drive process improvements.• Proposed ideas to reduce lead time and inventory, resulting in increased operational efficiency.

As Chairperson for DN Press, DN Business Excellence Awards, and DN Inc., I lead key initiatives that drive global recognition in quality and process improvement:Lead Global Business Excellence Awards:Organized and led the DN Business Excellence Awards, engaging over 10 countries to recognize excellence in quality and process improvement across industries, fostering innovation on a global scale.Recognize Top Performers in Manufacturing and Services:Awarded and showcased top-performing individuals and companies in the manufacturing and service sectors, highlighting industry leaders and driving a 20% increase in participation year-over-year.Collaborate with Industry Leaders and SMEs:Coordinated with speakers and subject matter experts from various sectors to deliver impactful events and publications, enhancing engagement and expanding our speaker network.Organize In-Person and Virtual Events:Successfully managed in-person and virtual events enhancing the visibility of quality initiatives worldwide.

• Designed and delivered training for lean Six Sigma, Agile, and project management programs.• Mentored projects focusing on process improvement for corporations.• Coached senior leadership and consultants in business process improvement at NIQC International.

• Led Lean Six Sigma projects, training, and consulting, resulting in a 20% reduction in process defects.• Spearheaded Agile methodologies integration, leading to a 25% boost in team productivity.• Trained over 500 professionals in Lean Six Sigma, enhancing process performance across multiple teams.

• Managed quality and business excellence for 15,000+ employees, improving operational efficiency by 20%.• Trained and coached 1,000+ professionals in Lean Six Sigma, driving continuous improvement.• Developed and implemented quality strategies, achieving a 15% improvement in key metrics.

Vice Chair – Bangalore Local Member Community (LMC), ASQCo-led a Dedicated Team of VolunteersCollaborated with a passionate team to elevate ASQ's presence as the Global Voice of Quality, actively supporting the Bangalore Local Member Community and ASQ India.Organized Successful Quality Events in 2017 & 2018Spearheaded the planning and execution of impactful quality seminars and events that attracted numerous quality professionals and industry leaders, enhancing community engagement and knowledge sharing.Facilitated Insightful Discussions on Industry 4.0Organized panel discussions featuring esteemed industry leaders who shared insights on the evolving roles of quality professionals in the context of Industry 4.0 and the impact of emerging technologies like Blockchain, Machine Learning, and IoT.Engaged with Key Speakers from Renowned OrganizationsCollaborated with notable speakers, including Mr. Murali Krishnan (IBM), Mr. Vijay Srinivas (Quest Global), Mr. Rohit Kumar (Micro Focus), Mr. Anish Cheriyan (Harman International), Mr. Manish Kumar (Infosys Limited), and representatives from Huawei Technologies and TP Vision, fostering a rich exchange of ideas and expertise.

• Conducted Lean Six Sigma training sessions for US, UK, and Gulf processes, empowering teams to drive quality improvements.• Led cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives, resulting in a 15% reduction in operational costs.• Mentored Green and Yellow Belt trainees, resulting in a 30% increase in successful project completions.

Postgraduate Degree, Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication, A+

Completed Post-Graduation in Public Relations from York University, Toronto. This course equipped me with advanced skills in communication.

Postgraduate Degree, Digital And Content Marketing, A+

Activities and Societies: Project in Digital Marketing ( PPC, SEM, SEO, Email Marketing). Group project in Business in Digital Age.

Senior Leadership Coaching, Executive Coaching

Completed Senior Leadership Coaching and Executive Education from IIM Bangalore. This program enhanced my skills in strategic leadership.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Total Quality Management

Completed MBA in Total Quality Management with a focus on continuous improvement, process optimization, and quality standards. Gained.