Smitha Antony

Experienced higher education academic with 10 years' teaching experience in Business, Research Methods, Management & Marketing. Skilled in teaching, assessment, academic tutoring, student support, Moodle-based learning, academic quality assurance and student progression. Experienced in working with academic leadership and IQAC teams on academic planning, quality enhancement and NAAC accreditation.

Currently pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration with research focused on Six Sigma and quality improvement. Strong combination of academic experience and current UK industry experience, enabling practical and employability-focused teaching.

Quality Inspector - DART Aerospace - UK

(2026-08)

• Ensure compliance with AS9100D quality management requirements while supporting continuous improvement and product conformity within a regulated aerospace environment.
• Conduct inspections, First Article Inspection and non-conformance investigations.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production and Quality teams to resolve issues and improve processes.

Quality Control Technician - BioPure – Watson-Marlow / Spirax Group - UK

(2025-10 - 2026-07)

• Managed quality inspections, documentation and traceability in an ISO 9001/GMP environment.
• Maintain quality records, product traceability and data using SAP in compliance with quality requirements
• Supported audits, CAPA and continuous improvement using 5 Whys and Ishikawa root-cause analysis.
• Used Excel and Microsoft AX Dynamics for quality records and data management.

WMArchitect / Assembly Operative - BioPure & City Technology/Honeywell

(2024 - 2025)

• Technical and quality-controlled manufacturing experience within regulated environments.

Cover Supervisor - Supply Desk Southampton - UK

(2025-02 - 2025-06)

• Supervised students and supported academic activities in a UK educational setting.
• Provided academic and pastoral support and maintained a positive, inclusive learning environment.

Assistant Professor - Christ College, University of Calicut - India

(2013 - 2023)

• Delivered undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in Business/Commerce using student-centred and interactive approaches through Moodle.
• Designed and delivered lectures, seminars and assessments, including assignments and examinations.
• Provided academic tutoring, feedback and pastoral support to improve student engagement and progression.
• Worked with the Department Head and IQAC team on academic planning, quality assurance and student progression.
• Contributed to NAAC accreditation and self-study preparation.
• Organised national and international academic seminar/webinars and student development activities.
• Maintained student records and supported academic administration and quality processes.
• Achieved "Significantly Exceeds Expectations" scale in performance appraisal.

Doctorate in Business Administration - Business Administration - European Institute of Management and Technology

Masters in Philosophy - Philosophy - Prist University (2014 - 2015)

B.Ed. - Education - University of Calicut (2006 - 2007)

M.Com. - Commerce - University of Calicut (2003 - 2005)