Smitha Antony
Experienced higher education academic with 10 years' teaching experience in Business, Research Methods, Management & Marketing
About
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.
Experience
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.
Education
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)
