Vinu Michael is an accomplished QA professional with extensive experience in validation and quality assurance within the pharmaceutical industry. Currently serving as Associate Director of QA Validation & CSV at Catalent Pharma Solutions since April 2019, Vinu manages the Quality Validation team, focusing on compliance training and career development. Prior roles include QA Validation Specialist at Osiris Therapeutics and Instrumentation Specialist at Mars, with responsibilities encompassing validation activities for equipment and facilities, as well as protocol review and approval. Vinu's career began at Pii (Pharmaceutics International, Inc.), where expertise in metrology and instrumentation was developed. Educational qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Engineering/Industrial Management from the University of Maryland Baltimore County and a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University.