Michael Mallen is a seasoned executive with 30 years of experience in manufacturing, engineering and the development and management of quality systems. He joined QAD as a professional services consultant in 2011 and has held several positions with the company including product lifecycle director and business consultant. In his current role as a pre-sales business consultant, Mallen consults with organizations in several industry verticals including Automotive, Life Science and Food and Beverage to improve the effectiveness of their business processes and maximize the ROI from QAD software. Before joining QAD, Mallen was vice president of quality at Suminoe Textile America. Prior to that, he served in a variety of quality and technical management positions at companies including Berger Safety Textiles, Hexcel Schwebel – Tech Fab, Reeves International and Autoliv' Airbags International division. Mallen has a B.Sc. (Honors) degree in Textile Design and Technology from Huddersfield University. His accreditations include Lean Six Sigma Master Black belt, ASQ Certified Quality Manager, Lead Auditor / Internal Auditor.