S. M. Waqas Imam is an Industrial Engineer, Founder of ComplyEncrypt (an AI-assisted GRC compliance automation startup), and a specialist in Information Security and Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment (QHSE) management systems since 2010. After initial corporate roles ensuring management system compliance, he transitioned to independent consulting, helping organizations streamline processes and safeguard information assets.

Certifications & Credentials:

- Certified IRCA CQI Lead Auditor: ISO 27001, ISO 13485, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.

Certified IOSH Managing Safety Professional.

- Advanced training in corporate management, internal auditing, risk management, lean six sigma, behavioral safety, and information security.

Instructor Experience:

- Online instructor for ISO management system standards, teaching over 2 million registered students across multiple platforms.

Professional Background:

- Over 15 years of hands-on experience in QHSE and Information Security.

- Spearheaded full implementation of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 13485, ISO 50001:2011, and ISO 27001 across diverse client industries.

- Led complex ISO 27001 ISMS implementations, drafting robust security policies to mitigate organizational risk and ensure regulatory compliance.

Other Roles:

- Expert blog contributor for 13485Academy covering ISO 13485:2016 and information security.

- Ambassador for the Medical Device Community.