Ashish Kulkarni

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DISC Type : Di

Senior Validation Engineer (CQV/CSV Consultant) at Verista

Markham, Ontario, Canada

Overview

Ashish is a Senior Validation Engineer specializing in Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV/CSV) for the life sciences industry. His expertise includes process automation systems like DeltaV and recent project leadership in the cutting-edge Cell and Gene Therapy sector. People who have worked with him describe him as hardworking and a team mentor.

He holds a Masters Degree from Wayne State University and has pursued additional certifications in forward-looking areas like Responsible AI and Supply Chain Excellence, indicating a commitment to continuous learning and industry innovation.

Unique fact: Ashish has specialized expertise in validating systems for novel CAR-T cell therapy projects.

Personality Overview

Risk-Accepting

Friendly Challenger

Confident

They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.  They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something. They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.

Topics They Care About

Validation & Qualification
His entire career is focused on Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) for equipment and systems in the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries.
Cell & Gene Therapy
His most recent roles involve leading CSV/CQV for greenfield projects in the advanced Cell and Gene Therapy and CAR-T spaces.
Process Automation
He lists designing and automating processes, particularly with DeltaV Distributed Control Systems (DCS), as a core specialty.

Media Appearances

Ashish has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2021
Senior Validation Engineer (CQV/CSV Consultant) at Verista
5-2019 - 10-2021
Senior Process Automation (CQV/CSV) Consultant at ADVENT Engineering Services, Inc.
3-2018 - 5-2019
Sr Validation Engineer at Moderna
10-2014 - 3-2018
Validation Engineer II at Sanofi Genzyme
12-2012 - 10-2014
Validation Specialist I at Sanofi Genzyme

Education

2008 - 2010
Masters Degree from Wayne State University
2003 - 2005
M.Sc. from Savitribai Phule Pune University

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Insights For Selling To Ashish

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but insert some anecdotes into it
  • Acknowledge their status and position during the conversation
  • Clearly address the competitive aspects

DONT's

  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ashish is

  • Belief in the value of the product, relationship and a sense of accomplishment matter the most.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ashish

  • They are not shy of saying no if they do not develop trust in your product.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ashish move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Ashish take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Ashish

Personality Compatibility


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