Rawa Raza
Claremont
Summary
Detail-oriented and results-driven Quality Assurance professional with over seven years of hands-on experience in pharmaceutical and autonomous technology sectors. Proven expertise in implementing and maintaining robust quality systems, ensuring regulatory compliance, conducting audits, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Adept at cross-functional collaboration, documentation management, and training, with a strong foundation in analytical chemistry and quality control principles. Passionate about leveraging QA methodologies to improve product integrity and operational excellence.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Associate
Waymo
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Executed complex testing protocols to validate safety compliance in autonomous vehicle systems.
- Identified root causes of quality concerns and collaborated with engineering teams to implement corrective actions.
- Maintained meticulous documentation aligned with company and industry QA standards.
- Promoted a culture of quality awareness and analytical precision across project teams.
Business Studies Teacher
British International School of Sulaimani
07.2019 - 03.2022
- Taught business concepts including operations, HR, and management strategies to high school students.
- Developed internship partnerships and real-world learning opportunities for students.
- Maintained high educational standards while fostering a structured and respectful classroom environment.
Quality Assurance Officer
Rasan Pharmaceuticals
12.2012 - 06.2019
- Led QA operations in an intravenous solutions manufacturing plant in alignment with cGMP and international regulations.
- Conducted internal audits and inspections to ensure compliance across production processes and cleanroom operations.
- Directed QA documentation, including SOPs, deviation reports, CAPA plans, and batch records.
- Supervised the quality assessment of raw materials, in-process goods, and finished products.
- Spearheaded training initiatives to enhance staff competency in QA protocols and standards.
- Drove process improvements and participated in regulatory inspections and audits.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Organizational Leadership
American University of Iraq
01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Sulaimani University
01.2012
Skills
- Quality Control
- CGMP Compliance
- Process Auditing
- Inspection
- Documentation Development
- SOP Development
- Root Cause Analysis
- CAPA
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem Resolution
- Continuous Improvement
- Risk Mitigation
- Employee Training
- Knowledge Transfer
- Cross-functional Team Collaboration
Activities
Contributing Writer for Awat Newspaper, the only English-language publication in Sulaimani, Iraq.
Timeline
Quality Assurance Associate
Waymo
06.2022 - 06.2024
Business Studies Teacher
British International School of Sulaimani
07.2019 - 03.2022
Quality Assurance Officer
Rasan Pharmaceuticals
12.2012 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Sulaimani University
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Organizational Leadership
American University of Iraq
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