"If you're not making mistakes,
you're not working on
hard enough problems."

Deliberate.
Systemic.
Human.

I build quality systems that don't just comply — they predict, adapt, and drive sustainable outcomes. At Johnson Matthey's Catalyst Technologies division, I work at the intersection of clean hydrogen technology and AI-informed process governance. My work is rooted in the belief that quality, done right, is the most human thing in a factory.

My niche is predictive, human-centered quality — where ISO rigor meets Quality 5.0, where data serves people, and where continuous improvement is a philosophy, not a checklist.

📍 Savannah, GA · Penn State University · Hindi · English

5+ Professional Roles
4+ Publications
ISO 9001:2015 Certified
ASQ Member #200102417
01
Quality Systems & ISO Compliance

Designing and auditing ISO 9001-aligned QMS that balance structure with innovation — compliance without sacrificing agility.

02
Data-Driven & Predictive Quality

Transforming manufacturing data into predictive frameworks — moving beyond reactive problem-solving to proactive quality ecosystems.

03
Lean & Six Sigma (Green Belt)

Applying Lean-Sigma methodologies to optimize processes while fostering cultures of team ownership and sustainable improvement.

04
Sustainable & Clean Manufacturing

Bridging quality engineering with environmental responsibility — clean hydrogen, catalyst technologies, and emission systems.

05
Quality 5.0 & AI Integration

ISO 9001 QMS as the governance infrastructure AI adoption already requires. Disciplined systems first; AI accelerates what's already structured.

06
Human-Centered Leadership

Leading with empathy and clarity. Quality works best when it feels like support, not surveillance. Grounded in McKinsey & Penn State frameworks.

Johnson Matthey
QA & Systems Engineer — Catalyst Technologies
Savannah, GA · 2023–Present
  • Catacel SSR (clean hydrogen / SMR), emission catalysts, performance additives
  • ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor — Georgia Tech / GaMEP certified
  • Quality 5.0 framework development; AI-informed process governance
  • ASQ Lean Enterprise Division — Awards & Recognition Chair
  • 2026 Quality Rookie of the Year — Quality Magazine
KCF Technologies
Predictive Maintenance & Reliability Systems
State College, PA
  • Vibration and temperature sensor deployments — Covanta / Reworld, Niagara Falls
  • Power BI dashboards enabling real-time reliability monitoring
  • Documented reductions in unplanned downtime; measurable cost savings
Penn State University
B.S. Chemical Engineering · Minor: Engineering Leadership Development
University Park, PA · 2019–2023 · GPA 3.4 · Dean's List (Spring 2020, 2021)
  • Undergraduate nanocellulose research with Prof. Amir Sheikhi — co-authored 2 RSC book chapters
  • ACRP Airport Design Challenge — team lead, stormwater management & operational efficiency
  • Dartmouth Irving Institute Graduate Energy Fellowship recipient
National
RAPID+TCT — Boston (2026)
"Building Quality 5.0 Frameworks for Additive Manufacturing in Energy Applications"
Panel
E-MAX Automation Exchange — Nashville (2025)
"ISO 9001 QMS as the Governance Infrastructure AI Adoption Already Requires"
Peer-Reviewed
IEOM 11th North American Conference — Milwaukee (2025)
"Organizational Readiness for Quality 5.0" — Paper ID: 72
National
ASQ WCQI & LSSC (Ongoing)
"National conference presenter — Quality systems, lean, and AI-driven manufacturing"
Organizer
TEDxSavannah 2026
"Named Organizer — speaker coordination, communications, and event logistics"
Podcast
Shop Floor, Top Floor Talk Show (2025)
"Featured guest — Quality, AI, and the future of manufacturing · Host: Josh Santo"
Peer-Reviewed · IEOM Society · Nov 2025
"Designing Sustainable Quality Systems"

A framework for integrating environmental responsibility into QMS — bridging ISO with sustainability-first thinking.

Peer-Reviewed · IEOM Society · Nov 2025
"Predictive Quality Systems: A Data-Driven Layer to Lean Manufacturing"

How predictive analytics layer onto Lean and Six Sigma for proactive quality ecosystems in advanced manufacturing.

Book Chapter · Royal Society of Chemistry · 2021
"Hairy Cellulose Nanocrystals: Chemistry and Applications"

Co-authored with Prof. Amir Sheikhi — synthesis, characterization, industrial applications in sustainable materials.

Book Chapter · Royal Society of Chemistry · 2021
"Cellulose Nanoparticles: Chemistry and Fundamentals"

Volume 2 — fundamentals of nanocellulose chemistry, applications in advanced sustainable materials.

Regular contributor to Quality Progress (ASQ's flagship publication) and Outlook Magazine — covering data-driven quality management, sustainable systems, and human-centered manufacturing leadership.

Open to speaking invitations, collaborations, and conversations about quality, AI, and sustainable manufacturing. If it's at the intersection of systems and people — I want to hear from you.

📍 Savannah, GA · sainyamarora.com