Areas of Expertise: • Assessor for ISO 17065:2012 and GSO 2055-2• Lead Auditor ISO 22000:2018, ISO 9001:2015 and Halal• Trainer & Implementer in QMS, FSMS and Halal • Supply chain and traceability solutions for food industries

• Served as the Technical Auditor recognized under GSO Halal certification scheme and Participated in more than 500 audits covering various industrial sectors • Served as the Management Representative for the development, implementation, and maintenance of ISO 9001:2015, ISO 17065:2012 & GSO 2055-2:2015 • Successfully faced more than 10 External Assessments & Audits and closed all the NCR’s raised during the stipulated time frame • Active role in HAC obtaining the recognition from major Halal Certification Authorities namely, JAKIM Malaysia, MUIS Singapore, LPPOM MUI Indonesia, ESMA UAE.• Ensured with attention to details that the entire certification process of HAC from commencement to completion was compliant with applicable standards of HAC• Liaised with Foreign Halal Certification Bodies (FHCB) to maintain and sustain working relationships; (Conducted Assessment of 75 + Halal Certification bodies across the globe)• Served as a proficient mentor and trainer for HAC staff and clients conducting training sessions• Contributed valuable technical and other inputs to HAC Team during the development and documentation of HAC standards and Training materials for clients and employees of HAC.• Active participation with the Management Team in troubleshooting and conflict resolution with clients and other stakeholders.

• Played an active and positive role during the formation of Halal Accreditation Council, Sri Lanka in 2013/2014• Managed the Halal certification processes involving assessment of raw materials, products, and other manufacturing processes for acceptability and conformance with applicable criteria for Halalness.• Planned and Managed the various types of audits in different industrial sectors • Managed the certification process of 150 companies initially certified by HAC • Prepared a comprehensive database on food ingredients and flavour chemicals• Prepared and implement written SOP’s and format for the entire certification process with the cross-functional activities • Played an active role in incorporating Laboratory testing into the certification process

• Developed the scheme/operational manual for different certification sectors • Served as overall in-charge of Verification and Processing Unit (VAP) Unit.• Managed the entire Certification Process (Application evaluation, planning for Audit, conducting evaluation, Reporting the findings, review Audit reports and follow up investigation) of Division for Halal Certification, received from various industrial sectors• Team leader in developing the certification scheme for different certification sectors (Product, Food Premise, Endorsement, Abattoir Sector) and developing the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Halal Certification • Played a key role in restructuring the certification process/operation of the Division for Halal Certification process• Managed the research on ingredients & processing technology of food and beverages to ascertain the origin of such material and ensure conformity with the applicable criteria. • Participated in Audit as Lead Auditor (Technical) in various industrial sectors.• Liaised with Foreign Halal Certification Bodies (FHCB) to assess and validate the Halal Certificates issued by such organizations• Served as a trainer for DHC staff and clients conducting training sessions on Halal Certification and Industrial Specific training • Contributed valuable technical opinion on the alternative ingredients and processing technology for clients.

• Developed a methodology to process noodles with 100% rice and identified a most suitable rice variety • Developed a methodology to prepare bread incorporated with 30% rice flour • Developed the processing technique to prepare extruded product using rice as the only raw material• Assisted the ITI team in implementing Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) in a food factory which produces a protein-rich food supplement for infant and children.