Dr. Ali Shirazi, Ph.D.
About Dr. Ali Shirazi, Ph.D.
Dr. Ali Shirazi is a Group Director of Business Process with extensive experience in quality management and operational excellence across various industries. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and has worked in multiple countries, contributing to international certification standards and quality improvement initiatives.
Current Position at Confidential
Dr. Ali Shirazi serves as the Group Director Business Process at Confidential since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing and improving business processes within the organization. His expertise in quality management and operational excellence contributes to the development of effective strategies that enhance organizational performance.
Education and Expertise
Dr. Ali Shirazi holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mechanical Engineering from KU Leuven, where he studied Management in Operations & Logistics from 2010 to 2015. He also earned a Master’s degree in Quality Technology & Management from Chalmers University of Technology, studying from 2005 to 2007. Additionally, he achieved a Bachelor of Engineering in Textile Engineering from NED University of Engineering and Technology from 1999 to 2003. He has a Six Sigma Black Belt certification, underscoring his expertise in quality improvement methodologies.
Professional Background
Dr. Ali Shirazi has held various positions in quality management and consultancy across multiple industries. He worked as a Senior Consultant at Abacus Consulting from 2007 to 2010 in Lahore, Pakistan. He also served as a Quality Consultant at Philips from 2015 to 2018 in the Netherlands and as a Global Quality Project Manager at Ontex from 2019 to 2020 in Belgium. His experience includes roles at HIPPEROS S.A. and Intersnack Group GmbH & Co. KG, where he focused on quality systems and regulatory compliance.
Achievements in Quality Management
Dr. Ali Shirazi has significant experience in developing quality procedures, manuals, and standards that contribute to operational excellence. He has conducted quality audits and provided consultancy for international certifications, including FDA and WHO standards. His expertise extends to international certification standards such as ISO 13485 and ISO 14971, which are essential for medical devices. He has a strong background in Lean Six Sigma, emphasizing continuous improvement across various sectors.
Contributions to TEDx and Research
In addition to his professional roles, Dr. Ali Shirazi served as a TEDx Speaker Coach at TEDxKULeuven, where he provided guidance and training to speakers for their presentations. He was also a Research Member for Quality Management in Healthcare at Katholieke Universiteit Leuven from 2010 to 2015, contributing to advancements in quality management practices within the healthcare sector.