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Singapore

- Certified Lead Auditor for IATF16949/VDA6.3- Led 5-day transition of STMicroelectronics wafer fabrication site, deploying all manufacturing and quality systems- Managed quality ownership, team growth, and IATF 16949 certification for ramping new plant- Oversaw APQP, PPAP, CRB, 8D Review, industrialization, Lean (Maju), and non-conforming lot management- Conducted VDA 6.3 process audits worldwide and advocated risk assessment through AIAG VDA FMEA.

Singapore

- Led quality management activities for key MEMS customers, including technology transfer from Italy/France to Singapore, and fast ramp-up in production

Singapore

- Managed cross-functional operations, driving cost efficiency and stakeholder partnerships- Implemented product development, quality, and audit systems across 10 countries at multiple plants worldwide- Defined business policies, strategies, and governance, driving more than 10% revenue growth through SMART KPIs and PDCA- Developed and maintained quality and environmental health and safety systems, including NPI, APQP, PPAP, and FMEA.- Conducted regular risk assessments, mitigation planning, and business continuity management trainings- Designed and delivered training and coaching methodologies, including 8D, FMEA, Kaizen, and LEAN manufacturing- Improved gross margin, customer satisfaction, and on-time delivery through quality, operations, and customer branding activities

Singapore (Front End- Asia Pacific Operations –Fabs/Ews)

- Led global supplier quality management and decision authority process for material management- Developed strategic sourcing and category management plans, managed procurement cycles, and led RMRB to address material/supplier concerns- Conducted ~400-500 global supplier audits and led VDA 6.3, ISO/TS16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and EICC audits- Directed quality teams to maintain ISO/TS16949 compliance for FE Asia Pacific, implementing quality tools and zero-excursion programs to meet automotive quality standards- Developed QHSE KPI’s, goals, tracking metrics, and milestones to reduce customer complaints by 5% YOY and minimize bottlenecks, backlogs, defects, and errors- Trained teams in SPC, ESD, FMEA, 8D, supplier management, and QMS methodologies

Singapore (Front-End Asia Pacific Opertions)

- Managed supplier and automotive customer quality for FE Asia Pacific, ensuring compliance through audits and addressing customer complaints- Oversaw mask/reticle assembly, including layout, chip finishing, and new product launches, while safeguarding hardware and software confidentiality- Key contributor to the global steering committee, advising on technical decisions for mask/reticle technology (45nm/32nm for logic, 65nm for memory), photolithography enhancements and metrology tools limitation- Led product and process transfers from Europe and the U.S. to Singapore for a range of semiconductor devices, including MCUs and power components

Singapore

Photolithography—Team member of 8” high-end fab Start-up- Start-up & pioneer team member of 8” wafer fabrication facility which includes process set-up and qualifications (customer/internal) for tracks, steppers, scanners, metrology, oxide etch and mask /reticle assembly activities in Singapore.- Demonstrated entrepreneur skills in setting up the reticle/mask assembly activities in Asia Pacific Region

Phoenix (Usa), Crolles (France)

-Fab start-up, on-job-training-photo lithography, Mask / Reticle assembly and management, oxides etch etc.)- Phoenix (USA), Crolles (France)-Show the high skills of root cause analysis and mask management activities in US and France.

Singapore

Process Engineer (Back-finish & Mask shop)- Mask shop- inspection, cleaning, backup servicing and chrome mask manufacturing.- MSA activities (GR & R, calibration, standard management and SPC activities)- Back-finish process engineering activities like back lapping, backside etching, metallization and annealing. - Process optimisation and troubleshooting of tools, process recipes’, preventive and predictive maintenance tasks/checklist to achieve high yield through continual improvement programs.

Master'S Degree, Physics-Research In Experimental Studying Of Non-Linear Optical Semi-Conducting Materials, By Research Thesis..Scholarship Student

Experimental Studies of Nonlinear Optical Materials (Gallium Phosphide and Zinc Telluride)

Master'S Degree, Master Of Science In Physics (Nuclear Physics), Ist Class---3Rd Position By Merit

Activities and Societies: Chief Editor of Physics Dialogue Member of Society of Amateur Physicist in Pakistan Active member for young.

Bachelor'S Degree, Physics - Specialised Laser Ph, Ist Class---Honours Degree

Activities and Societies: Editor of magazine, Physics DialogueProject Work in LASER Physics (Fabrication of CO2 LASER)

High School, Pre-Engineering, First Division

Masters