Hello, I’m Raish Ahamad, a CII Award–winning Food Technology and Food Safety professional with 10+ years of progressive industry experience across Food, Beverages, FMCG, Fresh Foods, and Cold Chain ecosystems. I am a certified Lead Auditor for FSSC 22000 and BRCGS, with deep, hands-on expertise in building, implementing, and scaling robust Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) aligned with FSSAI, FSSC 22000, and BRCGS global standards. My career spans working with some of India’s most respected and high-growth organizations, including Patanjali, Reliance Retail, Blinkit, Metro Cash & Carry, Marko Group, and currently Country Delight, where I serve as Senior Quality Manager. In my current role, I lead quality operations for fresh products, oversee multi-city teams, manage audits, customer complaint resolution, vendor compliance, and drive end-to-end food safety governance across dark stores, cold rooms, and last-mile delivery networks. I bring strong operational exposure across: Fresh fruits & vegetables Dairy and perishable foods Cold chain and temperature-controlled logistics Dark store and hyperlocal supply models Vendor audits, CAPA management, and regulatory inspections Beyond operational leadership, I am deeply committed to mentorship and capability building. Through consulting and structured guidance, I support organizations, quality teams, and food technology professionals in developing practical compliance systems, audit readiness, process discipline, and sustainable career growth pathways. My approach blends regulatory rigor with real-world practicality, helping businesses achieve compliance excellence, operational stability, and scalable growth, while enabling professionals to transition from theoretical knowledge to industry-ready competence.