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Dr.Walid Soliman

Assistant Professor at Food Technology Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center

Kuwait

Work Experience

  • Project Manager

    Global Ambition Consulting Company

    Jan 2025 - Present -5 months

    Kuwait

    • Job Details:Currently serving as a project manager at Global Ambition Consulting, providing specialised consultancy services in quality management and integrated management systems (IMS).
  • Total Quality Management & Laboratories Director

    Kuwait Dairy Company (KDCOW)

    Jun 2006 - Dec 2024 -18 yrs, 6 months

    Kuwait

    • Job Details:Direct the quality management across all product lines, encompassing dairy, juices, and catering products, ensuring regulatory compliance with ISO 22000, GMP, and HACCP standards. Lead comprehensive internal audits, preparing the organisation for third-party audits and certification processes. Championed initiatives leading to ISO 22000, ISO 9001, and GMP certifications without major issues for 5 consecutive years; implemented corrective actions for non-conformities. Orchestrated the development of innovative dairy products as part of a multidisciplinary R&D team, enhancing product formulations to improve nutritional value, quality, and shelf life while overseeing quality assurance during product development stages. Revamped product quality control processes, achieving a 20% reduction in customer complaints. Facilitate training for staff on ISO standards, food safety procedures, and quality control best practices. Spearheaded the creation and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for laboratories and production units. Consulted on the establishment and accreditation of testing laboratories in accordance with ISO 17025; trained over 150 employees across 25 sessions, resulting in a 30% decrease in non-conformities. Optimised overall product quality through the implementation of data-driven quality control processes.
  • Consultant

    Integrated Management Systems, Freelancer

    Jan 2006 - Present -19 yrs, 5 months

    Kuwait

    • Job Details:Provide consultancy services in ISO 9001 (quality management systems), ISO 22000 (food safety management systems), GMP, HACCP, and ISO 17025 (laboratory accreditation). Train organisations in the effective implementation and maintenance of quality management and food safety systems. Conducted over 30 workshops, training more than 200 individuals and enhancing audit readiness by 25%. Execute audits and deliver comprehensive reports with recommendations for corrective actions. Lead workshops and training sessions on food safety management, auditing practices, and laboratory standards.
  • Assistant Professor

    Food Technology Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center

    Jan 1995 - Present -30 yrs, 5 months

    Egypt

    • Job Details:Teach advanced dairy technology and food safety management courses to graduate and undergraduate students. Supervise student research projects, providing expert guidance on experimental design and data analysis. Conduct and publish research on dairy processing, concentrating on product improvement and safety. Published over 20 peer-reviewed articles in international dairy science journals, significantly contributing to advancements in dairy technology. Participate in national and international conferences, presenting pivotal research findings. Collaborate with industry partners on applied research and product development initiatives. Mentor emerging scientists in food safety, dairy technology, and robust research methodologies.
  • Education

    • Doctorate Degree in Dairy Technology

      Zagazig University (ZU)

      Jan 2000 - Jan 2005 - 5 yr

    • Master's Degree in Agricultural Science (Dairy Technology)

      Cairo University (CU)

      Jan 1995 - Jan 1999 - 4 yr

    • Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Science (Dairy Technology)

      Assiut University (AUN)

      Jan 1989 - Jan 1992 - 3 yr

    Skills

    • Quality Management
    • ISO 22000
    • ISO 9001
    • GMP
    • HACCP
    • iSO 17025
    • Physical Testing
    • Quality Assurance
    • R&D
    • Teaching
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    Languages

    • Arabic

      Fluent
    • English

      Fluent
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