PRASHANTH U M

I am a QMS Lead Auditor with 9 years of experience in Quality and Auditing within Oil & Gas and Petroleum-related industries. I specialize in ISO 9001 implementation, internal and supplier audits, NCR management, and audit readiness. My focus is on practical compliance, risk-based auditing, and driving continuous improvement across projects and operations.
 

I am a QMS Lead Auditor with around 9 years of experience in Quality Management, Supplier Quality, and Auditing, primarily supporting Oil & Gas, Petroleum, EPC, and manufacturing environments. I am experienced in implementing, auditing, and continually improving ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems across project-based and operational functions.

QMS Lead Auditor with 9 years of progressive experience in Quality Management, Supplier Quality Assurance, and Internal & External Auditing across Oil & Gas, Petroleum, EPC, and manufacturing environments. Strong expertise in ISO 9001:2015 QMS implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement, including audit planning, execution, reporting, and NCR closure.

Demonstrated ability to conduct process-based and risk-based audits, manage supplier qualification and performance, and ensure compliance with customer, statutory, and regulatory requirements. Experienced in supporting certification, surveillance, and recertification audits, driving corrective actions through root cause analysis, and coordinating with cross-functional teams such as Engineering, Procurement, QA/QC, HSE, and Operations.

Diploma holder (2008) and a Certified ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor, with formal training in Quality Management Systems, process-based auditing, and risk-based thinking. Also hold CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) certification, supporting a strong understanding of risk, controls, and compliance. Educational background and professional certifications enable effective QMS implementation, auditing, and continual improvement within Oil & Gas and Petroleum industries.