AAQIL AHMED
New Delhi,Dong Nai Province
Summary
Dynamic personnel with extensive experience in footwear testing, excelling in multi-lab operations and process optimization. Proven track record in enhancing team performance and implementing innovative test methods. Skilled in data analysis and fostering workplace relationships, ensuring compliance with industry standards while driving quality assurance initiatives.
Overview
5
5
Languages
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager - Labs
Campus Activewear Limited
New Delhi
05.2025 - Current
- Managed the laboratory at the group level as a technical and operational lead for seven labs in India.
- Developed innovative ideas and solutions that improved team performance and achieved measurable outcomes.
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
- Coordinated with department heads to ensure alignment of business strategies and goals.
- Streamlined workflows across departments through implementation of targeted process improvements.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
- Developed standard operating procedures to improve workflow efficiency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams on research and development projects.
- Implemented best practices for data management and documentation in the lab.
- Provided technical guidance to staff members regarding complex testing projects.
- Developed and implemented laboratory Test Methods simulating actual functioning of a footwear.
- Maintained compliance with laboratory, company and legal regulations.
Testing Manager
HwaSeung Enterprise
11.2022 - Current
- Laboratory Management
- Led laboratory management at group level, providing technical and operational guidance for laboratories in Vietnam while supporting laboratories in Indonesia and China.
- Managing Fit & Wear (Perception) testing of samples in Development, Commercialization and Production stages.
- Supervises Team Leaders / Technicians in the lab, delegation of tasks and activities, evaluation of employee performance, etc. and regular training programs for footwear testing standards.
- Ensured timely completion of testing by maintaining turnaround time (TAT) for both express and regular services, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Tracking and maintaining the work load of the lab technicians in order to increase the efficiency of lab.
- Investigate test failures, identify root causes, and provide actionable recommendations to improve product quality.
- Manage all the A-01 (RSL-Chemical) testing reports from T2 supplier & plan for the random RSL testing of shoes and materials received for production to ensure all the material are in compliance with RSL as per policy.
- Make testing alignment plan according to the production and shipment date and make sure all the test is passed before shipping out the product.
- Conducted regular training sessions for lab technicians to ensure proficiency in testing methods and procedures.
- Trained lab technicians in Adidas & Reebok standards, ensuring proficiency in testing methods and procedures for consistent quality assurance.
- Train the lab technicians for country based compliance testing like CMA testing for China market & BIS testing for India market.
- Training the lab technicians the actual application of our testing in real life consumer experience.
- Train and support the T2 suppliers testing laboratories in understanding test methods, test procedure and process of evaluation.
- Add-on Tasks
- Contributed in creating a testing portal collaborating with IT for the betterment and easy of test results upload in the internal factory site for better visibility.
- Regularly organize meeting with the development team to analyze the failures in testing during development & provide suggestions for quality improvement.
- Review the test report and final signatory of test report.
- Double check all the tested specimen of all the critical/high volume models to make sure all the testing is performed correctly.
- Highlights
- I am a quick learner.
Assistant Manager
Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore
05.2017 - 10.2022
- Testing of products
- Conducted physical testing using various equipment and tools to evaluate product performance against strength, finish, flammability, and other requirements.
- Conduct colorfastness testing of the product to determine the colorfastness properties.
- Conduct chemical testing and raw materials to evaluate for regulatory requirements.
- Reviewed and assessed test reports for compliance with client specifications.
- Analyze the test results by comparing it with the client specified requirement to conclude the test report as Pass/Fail.
- Prepare and release the Pass/Fail test report.
- Customer Service:
- Communicating with the vendor for any technical queries.
- Engaged with customers to clarify client requirements and enhance understanding of testing processes.
- Clarifying all the doubts with regards to testing procedure, technical requirement for the test.
- New test scope development:
- I have been a part of team and individually developed new test scope.
- Developed test scope in compliance with NABL accreditation during audits.
- Highlighted key achievements in client projects during performance reviews.
- I have been a part of team which handled US & EU based clients.
- Worked with clients like American Eagle, A & F, Levi's, H & M, Marks & Spencer, Nordstrom.
Executive – Quality check
Farida Shoes Pvt. Ltd.
Ambur
05.2014 - 04.2017
- Conducted fishbone analysis of customer complaints to determine root causes and drive improvements.
- Identified defective areas and demonstrated proper job execution to enhance quality.
- Upgradation of lower quality product to higher quality.
- Inspection of the product at various stages of Footwear production.
- Bench-marking of Quality parameters in the section.
- Guiding technician/worker the right way to do a correct job.
- Monitored and controlled wastage at each production stage to minimize losses.
- Promoted collaboration between junior and senior staff to streamline processes.
- Making MIS Reports & ISO Documentation
- Maintaining proper records/ reports/ attendance for the team including people management.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering -
Anna University
India01-2014
Sr. Secondary -
Bethel Matriculation Higher Secondary School
TamilNadu, India01-2010
Secondary -
Bethel Matriculation Higher Secondary School
TamilNadu, India01-2008
Skills
- Footwear quality assurance
- Test method development
- Test standards expertise
- Laboratory oversight
- Compliance Auditing
- Process improvement
- Process optimization
- Data analysis
- Performance data management
- SAP EHSM End user experience
- Internal tool proficiency
- MS Office 365
- Cross-Functional Leadership
Accomplishments
- Promoted from Executive to Laboratory Manager within a decade, demonstrating consistent growth and expertise.
- NABL accredited Authorized Signatory.
- Specialized in Sportswear testing for brands like Adidas & Reebok.
- Successfully acquired accreditation for SATRA, ISO, ASTM & BIS standards in audits.
Disclaimer
References Available On Request I hereby declare that the information furnished above are true to the best of my knowledge.
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Tamil
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Vietnamese
Beginner
A1
Urdu
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
General Manager - Labs
Campus Activewear Limited
05.2025 - Current
Testing Manager
HwaSeung Enterprise
11.2022 - Current
Assistant Manager
Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services Pvt. Ltd.
05.2017 - 10.2022
Executive – Quality check
Farida Shoes Pvt. Ltd.
05.2014 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Engineering -
Anna University
Sr. Secondary -
Bethel Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Secondary -
Bethel Matriculation Higher Secondary School