Akelia Adams Cqe, Cla
About Akelia Adams Cqe, Cla
Akelia Adams is the Director of Quality Assurance at AVITA Medical, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in quality management and engineering, having held various positions in several companies over the years.
Current Role at AVITA Medical
Akelia Adams serves as the Director of Quality Assurance at AVITA Medical, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she oversees quality assurance processes and ensures compliance with industry standards for regenerative therapies. Her responsibilities include strategic planning and management of quality systems to maintain high standards of product safety and efficacy.
Previous Experience in Quality Assurance
Before her current role, Akelia Adams worked at AVITA Medical as a Quality Manager from 2017 to 2021, where she managed quality assurance initiatives. She also held the position of Design Quality Assurance Engineer for six months in 2017. Her experience includes roles at Fresenius Medical Care North America as R&D Quality Manager from 2015 to 2017 and at Obalon Therapeutics as Senior Quality Engineer, Non-conformance Coordinator, and Risk Manager from 2013 to 2014.
Engineering and Quality Management Background
Akelia Adams has a diverse engineering background, having worked as an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer at Visteon Corporation and as a Supplier Quality Engineer at Cummins Inc. Her experience spans various roles, including Industrial and Manufacturing Engineer at Visteon and QMS Audit Consultant at NJK & Associates. This extensive background has equipped her with a strong foundation in quality management and engineering principles.
Educational Qualifications
Akelia Adams earned her Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Detroit Mercy, graduating Cum Laude and as a Spiritus Scholar. Her education laid the groundwork for her career in engineering and quality assurance, providing her with essential technical knowledge and skills.
Certifications and Professional Development
Akelia Adams holds several professional certifications that enhance her expertise in quality management. She completed PMI PMP certification training, ASQ CMQ-OE certification training, and has been a certified Lead Auditor since 2012. Additionally, she has held the ASQ Certified Quality Engineer certification since 2014, demonstrating her commitment to maintaining high standards in quality engineering.