Vidya Katke

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About Vidya Katke

Accreditation Manager | ISO, IACET, PCI | Compliance • Risk • GRC I am a results-driven Accreditation Manager with proven expertise in managing accreditation, compliance, and quality systems for global certification standards including ISO/IEC 17021, ISO/IEC 17025, ISO/IEC 17065, IACET, and PCI. My core responsibilities span across: Liaison with Accreditation Bodies – Managing interactions and communications to ensure compliance with international accreditation norms. Internal Audit Leadership – Planning, executing, and reporting internal audits across all departments to uphold integrity and continual improvement.🧾 Certification Decision Oversight – Monitoring decisions on grant, suspension, withdrawal, and modifications in line with accreditation requirements. Audit Program Management – Overseeing planning, scheduling, execution, and scrutiny of audits (initial, surveillance, transition, and recertification).🧠 Auditor Competency & Allocation – Reviewing and approving auditor qualifications, competencies, and allocation based on global standards. Policy & System Implementation – Implementing and refining policies and procedures to meet accreditation and ISO scheme requirements. Documentation & Quality Manual Control – Developing and maintaining quality manuals and system documentation for testing, training, and certification.🧩 MRMs & Impartiality – Participating in Management Review Meetings and impartiality risk analysis with full reporting and documentation.🤝 Client & Stakeholder Engagement – Serving as the primary contact for client certification lifecycle management and audit support. With a strong foundation in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), I am passionate about driving operational excellence, maintaining robust quality systems, and ensuring sustained compliance across all processes. I believe in continuous improvement and always stay updated on evolving accreditation and certification trends to deliver value-driven outcomes for both internal teams and clients.