K. K. Vishwanath

Principal Consultant

With more than 40 years of experience in Quality Control & Quality Assurance and Systems, worked in Risk Management, Gap Analysis GMP, GCP, Lead auditor, Trainer, FMEA and Research Work in various organizations.

Masters in Organic Chemistry, with Several “Original Research Papers” published& referenced in various International Journals.

Several Original Research Publications on Pharmaceutical analysis of Vitamins, Analgesics (Dypyrones), Oxyphenbutazone, Bronchodilators
(Salbutamol Sulphate), Histamine Acid Phosphate etc.

Completed a Management Diploma course from Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. Lead Auditor for QMS from BVQI & Expert Auditor for Pharmaceuticals, foods, Chemicals & Insecticide Industries. Six Sigma Black Belt from Six Sigma Alchemy Mumbai/
HACCP & Risk management. USFDA Approved in the Manufacture of Low Acid canned and acidified foods, Qualified World Class Quality Assurance & Manufacturing Excellence Course.

Scientific References of my publications have appeared in several International publications on Vitamin B1 (Thiamine), Salbutamol, Histamine. in “ Japan society of Analytical Chemistry”, “Scientific journals from Baghdad”, UAE , “ActaPharma”, “Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology”, “Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” & “Indian Drugs”.InstttutjurPhurmazeutzscheChemzedmJohunnWofgung-Goethe UnzvemtatFrunkjurt/M,Georg-VoagtStr14, D- W-6000 Frunkfurt/M, Germany

Employment Profile

SENIOR SCIENTIST & Head of Quality for 25 years (May 1971 to March 1995) in various Pharmaceutical Companies, dealing in the manufacture of Antibiotics, Synthetic Drugs &Vitamins, Bulk Drugs & various drug formulations in Dosage forms.

Worked with Godrej Sara-Lee JV, as a  SeniorGeneral Manager & Head of Quality Assurance  for 14 years ( April 1995 --Nov'2009) dealing in House Hold Insecticides mega Brands Good Knight  Jet , HIT, Banish, Home care, Hair care, Shoe care, Air & Car fresheners, Aerosols, Lotions etc.

Quality & Systems consultant from Jan'2010 to March' 2011 for GSLL Mosquito Repellent Coils, C lay carbon Wicks, Electric heater device manufacturing units & Godrej Approved Vendor.

General Manager Quality Assurance & Systems for KCL Limited group of companies, Faridabad from April'2011 to Nov'2013 dealing in Foods, manufacture of breakfast cereals, Cornflakes, Muesli with dry fruits, wheat porridge & Ingredients for chocolates like crisp rice processed for Nestle & Cadbury & also into the manufacture of Duplex / corrugated monocartons &Fibre board boxes (Master cartons).

Worked in "LAMA India Marketing Private Limited", as a General Manager Quality Assurance &Systems, dealing in the manufacture, Quality Assurance & marketing of House Hold Insecticides & Home care products.

Worked as General Manager Research & Development, in Aachi Masala Group of Companies, Chennai,

Worked as Senior General Manager Quality Assurance at Micro-Therapeutic Research Centre, MTR Chennai.

Worked as Sr. General Manager Quality Systems at Quest Life Sciences Chennai.

Faced USFDA, MHRA UK, WHO, ANVISA and local drug authorities audits in addition to the system audits conducted by several reputed international Pharma companies.

Presently working as, a Principal Consultant with TransCat People Solutions Pvt. Ltd., in the areas of Six Sigma, Quality Management System and auditing.