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UMESH GD

UMESH GD

Quality Assurance Lead
Bengaluru,Karnataka

Summary

Quality Assurance Lead with 12+ years of experience in medical device Quality Assurance and Control. Specialized in design quality assurance, CAPA processes, ISO 13485 implementation, verification & validation, internal audits, and product safety compliance aligned with IEC standards. Well-versed in regulatory requirements, including CE certification and FDA 510(k). Demonstrates strong expertise in design control, manual testing, and new product development, consistently delivering compliant, high-quality products.

Overview

1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

QUALITY ASSURANCE LEAD

Wipro GE Healthcare
Bengaluru
10.2023 - Current
  • Led QA activities for Diagnostic Cardiology products, ensuring compliance with design quality standards.
  • Managed design control tasks, including design change reviews and CAPA.
  • Executed internal audits for various CE and FDA products at site.
  • Conduct Audit readiness activity across the products for external MDSAP audits.
  • Preparation of CCN slides for QMR review.
  • Creation of Design control planner for different product milestones FDR1 to FDR3 to ensure products designed with respect to QMS requirements.
  • Participate in ECCB, DRB, PRB,CRB meetings and providing the improvement feedback to engineering as per QMS requirements.

Key Achievements:

  • Investigated internal audit non-conformances related to site wide CCN issue to identify Root cause and drove CAPA implementation.
  • Recognized and awarded with 'lead with lean mindset' twice for contributions to NPI design transfer.
  • Ensured audit readiness with no major issues for external Audit.
  • Conducted Continous Improvement Project across the Site Related to CCN Handling Process and Design change process.
  • Participated in design reviews of new products ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.

QUALITY ASSURANCE LEAD

Asmaitha Wireless Technologies PVT LTD
Bengaluru
11.2021 - 10.2023
  • Worked with Medical Product " Medical Grade Smart watch Vital Signs Monitor"
  • Led the Product Compliance and FDA certification and ISO 13485 implementation activities.
  • Prepared compliance test plans and identified labs for IEC/ISO safety compliance, facilitating successful Product certification.
  • Collaborated on development of medical grade smartwatch technology to ensure adherence to quality standards.
  • Preparation of Quality Manual and Standard Operating procedure Planning for ISO 13485 certification.
  • Evaluated testing cost proposals and resolved ESD failures.
  • Creation of Product requirements and specifications.
  • Documentation for quality assurance activities and regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

QUALITY ASSURANCE LEAD

Renalyx Health Systems PVT LTD
Bengaluru
01.2016 - 11.2021
  • Worked with a medical device, 'Hemodialysis renal care solution device'.
  • Worked for the NPI Program, led CE certification, product V&V, and ISO 13485 implementation.
  • Led product verification and validation planning, execution, and reporting.
  • Managed internal and external audits for ISO 13485 and CE certification to ensure compliance.
  • Led the Safety Compliance activity for IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-2-16, and IEC 60601-2-25 standards.
  • Created CE Technical File per EUMDR requirements.
  • System testing and user acceptance testing planning, execution, and reporting.
  • Organized and conducted Management Representative Meetings (MRM) to address process compliance and facilitate CAPA management.
  • Internal Audit NC's root cause analysis, audit findings, and closure with CAPA and investigation.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve quality issues.
  • Completed hemodialysis product development and certification activities in alignment with the project plan and milestones.

QUALITY ENGINEER

Skanray Technologies PVT LTD
Mysore
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Worked with 'MicroSKAN High-Frequency Diagnostic X-Ray Device'.
  • Developed product verification and validation protocols to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Preparation of technical file for product CE certification.
  • Development of user/service manuals to meet IEC standard requirements
  • Conducting Functional and Final QC testing at Manufacturing line.
  • Developed and executed parts qualification plans to ensure compliance with specifications.
  • Reviewed engineering drawings, process specifications, test requirements, inspection plans, and other technical documents for accuracy.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop solutions that improve overall product quality.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Communication Engineering

Visveswarayya Technalogical University
Belgaum
06-2013

Skills

ISO 13485 Implementation

Design Quality Assurace

CE certification

Safety Compleince As ICE standards

Internal Audit

CAPA and Investgation

Continuous improvement mindset

Verification and Validation

Software development lifecycle

Requirements traceability matrix

Teamwork and collaboration

Multitasking Abilities

Accomplishments

  • ISO 13485 Certified Internal Auditor
  • Hemodialysis machine CE certification
  • Drived complete ISO 13485 Implementation to start up company
  • Led the complete Hemodialysis product Verification and validation as product IEC standard compliance.
  • Investigated site level Internal Audit NC and drived CAPA implementation through new Process.

Certification

ISO 13485 Certified Internal Auditor from TUV SUD

Timeline

ISO 13485 Certified Internal Auditor from TUV SUD

06-2025

QUALITY ASSURANCE LEAD

Wipro GE Healthcare
10.2023 - Current

QUALITY ASSURANCE LEAD

Asmaitha Wireless Technologies PVT LTD
11.2021 - 10.2023

QUALITY ASSURANCE LEAD

Renalyx Health Systems PVT LTD
01.2016 - 11.2021

QUALITY ENGINEER

Skanray Technologies PVT LTD
01.2014 - 01.2016

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Communication Engineering

Visveswarayya Technalogical University
UMESH GDQuality Assurance Lead