Kaushik Shankar

Kaushik Shankar is a seasoned quality management professional with extensive experience in the medical devices and life sciences industries. Currently serving as Division Quality Manager at Parker Hannifin, Kaushik oversees Quality Managers across multiple locations and is responsible for ensuring compliance with ISO 13485 and MDR. Previous roles include Quality Engineering Manager/Quality Director at Bradford Industries, where Kaushik managed all aspects of quality and reported directly to the CEO. Earlier experiences include positions at Stoneridge, where significant improvements in quality metrics were achieved, and Parker Hannifin, where leadership in supply chain and quality initiatives led to remarkable enhancements in customer service and operational efficiency. Kaushik holds a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Texas at San Antonio and is currently pursuing a Master of Liberal Arts in Management from Harvard Extension School.