Dhanya Balachandran
About Dhanya Balachandran
Dhanya Balachandran is a Senior Lead Process at Galaxe Solutions, with a background in quality management and process consulting across various companies. She has extensive experience in conducting CAPA in regulated environments and is proficient in several business tools.
Current Role at GalaxE.Solutions
Dhanya Balachandran serves as a Senior Lead Process at GalaxE.Solutions since 2018. In this role, she conducts stage gate assessments and prepares reports, contributing to the organization's process improvement initiatives. Her responsibilities include utilizing her expertise in conducting Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to address issues in a regulated Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environment. She leverages various business tools, including JIRA, Confluence, and Microsoft Teams, to facilitate her work.
Previous Experience at Mindtree
Prior to her current position, Dhanya worked at Mindtree as a Senior Quality Manager from 2012 to 2018 in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. During her tenure, she played a key role in quality management and was involved in agile transformation initiatives as an Agile Consultant and Agile Transformation Coach. Her experience at Mindtree provided her with significant insights into process optimization and quality assurance.
Professional Background at UST Global
Dhanya Balachandran's career includes a significant period at UST Global, where she held multiple roles. She worked as a Project SQA from 2005 to 2008 and later as a System Analyst from 2010 to 2012, both in Aliso Viejo, California. Her responsibilities in these roles included ensuring software quality and analyzing system requirements, which contributed to her overall expertise in the field.
Educational Qualifications
Dhanya holds a Master's degree in Computer Applications from the College of Engineering, Vadakara. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering, specifically a Bachelor of Technology, from the University of Calicut. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her career in technology and process management.
Skills and Expertise
Dhanya has developed a robust skill set throughout her career. She is proficient in using various business tools, including HP ALM, Adaptiv, and SharePoint. Her expertise extends to reviewing configuration control documents, compliance plans, and compliance summary reports. Additionally, she has experience in conducting CAPA to resolve issues in regulated environments, showcasing her commitment to quality and compliance.