This curriculum vitae is for Reza Imanian Najafabadi. He has over 15 years of experience in quality assurance and technical inspection of heavy steel structures. He holds several certifications in welding inspection and non-destructive testing. Reza has managed quality assurance for numerous large construction projects in Iran and has extensive experience developing and implementing quality management systems. He is currently pursuing a PhD in technology management while continuing his work in standardization and technical consulting.

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Curriculum Vitae
REZA IMANIAN NAJAFABADI Revision: November.2018
PERSONAL DATA
LAST NAME: IMANIAN NAJAFABADI
FIRST NAME: REZA
Postal Code: 1391874419
Telephone Home: 00982144648752
Telephone Mobile: 00989133055307
Contact Email: reza_6march1981@yahoo.com
Marital Status: Married
Date of Birth: 6/MARCH/1981
Gender: Male
Country of Origin: IRAN
Present Nationality: IRANIAN
Languages and Fluency Level: Farsi: Native English: Advance
EDUCATION
 BSc, Extractive Metallurgy Engineering(BSc)
Islamic Azad University-Najafabad Branch-Najafabad-IRAN 2001 to 2005
Final project: Construction inspection of welded pressure vessel According to
ASME sec. VIII Div. 1
 MSc, welding metallurgy (first grade in entrance exam)
Islamic Azad University-Najafabad Branch-Najafabad-IRAN 2011 to 2013
Final project: welding parameters optimization of dissimilar joint of duplex stainless steel
2205 to high strength low alloy steel API 5L X65 cladded with Inconel 625 using ER 312
filler
Metal
*Best final project award in the first Iranian international welding and NDT conference
(2014)
 PhD, Technology management-technology transfer(first grade in entrance exam)
Islamic Azad University-Central Tehran Branch-Tehran-IRAN 2016 to now
(Training stage completed -dissertation stage remained)
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WORK HISTORY
 Factory Manager Consultant, Rokn Sazeh Co.(constructional and industrial steel
structures), Saveh, IRAN, 2017-2018, Supervisor: Mr. Alahverdizadeh
• Drawing the quality systems road map for the company
• Establishing the QMS team
• Rearranging the Quality related jobs in the factory
• Establishing quality indicators for process and monitoring system for checking
• Establishing laboratory Department for NDT, paint and bolting
• Establishing ISO/IEC 17020 type B internal inspection body
• Implementing EN 1090-2 EXC2 and ISO 3834-2
• Implementing and training of NCR system
• Advising factory manager of areas related to quality, branding and technology
• Rearranging the data gathering of quality items if factory
• Training of QC/QA/Inspection/Laboratory personnel
• Developing the documentation protocol
 Senior Supervisor (Shahid Rajaee hospital project), Tahkim Bana consulting engineers Co,
Ghazvin, IRAN, 2016 to 2017, Supervisor: Mr. Khatibi
• Developing and Implementing ITP and assessing its execution in project
• Auditing the manufacturer factory and installation site
• Reviewing the project document including WPS-PQR-Test reports and drawings technical
notes
• Developing the documentation protocol
• On job training of the bolting team
• Reporting the quality results to the project manager
• Developing the documentation protocol
 Steel Structure QA Manager (farabi hospital project and saba 11 project), Sharestan
consulting engineers Co., Tehran, IRAN, 2015 to 2016, Supervisor: Mr. Zavareh
• Developing and Implementing ITP and assessing its execution in project
• Auditing the manufacturer factory and installation site
• Reviewing the project document including WPS-PQR-Test reports and drawings technical
notes
• Developing the documentation protocol
• On job training of the bolting team
• Reporting the quality results to the project manager
• Developing the documentation protocol
 Steel Structure QA manager,(shiraz central rail station project) Peychin Co.(General
contractor), Shiraz, IRAN, 2014- 2015, Supervisor: Mr. Nahvi
• Interpretation of technical standards
• Total quality reviewer of the steel structures
• Problem solving of steel structure items
• Auditing the manufacturer and installation site
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 Steel Structure QA supervisor(Atlas Mall project), Naghsh Jahan Pars Co.(General ),
Saveh, IRAN, 2014-2014, Supervisor: Mr. Khatibi
• Coordinating quality aspects of the steel structure part
• Managing NCR of steel structure and advising solutions on problems
• Tracing the quality of NDT and bolting in the project
 Steel Structure QA Manager(44 high-rise building of 160000 ton), Shahid Kharazi
management Group,(44 high-rise building), Tehran, IRAN, 2013-2016, Supervisor: Dr.
Rezaeian
• Implementing QA system for steel structure projects
• Coordinating of all inspection bodies of the project
• Auditing the manufacturer both factory and installation zoon
• On job training of senior inspector
• Developing and Implementing ITP and assessing its execution in project
• Managing of NCR process for steel structure
• Reporting the quality aspects of all 44 buildings to project manager
• Reviewing the project document including WPS-PQR-Test reports and drawings technical
notes
• Developing the documentation protocol
• Tracing the quality of NDT and bolting in the project
 Head of Steel Structure supervising Dep.( Isfahan international meeting center),
Hamgoon Consulting Engineers Co., Esfahan, IRAN, 2012-2013, Supervisor: Mr. Nahvi
• Managing the steel structure supervising department
• Managing the inspection bodies activity
• Auditing the manufacturers of steel structures and related constitute materials
• Developing and Implementing the ITP and assessing its execution in project
• In charge of NCR for steel structures
 QA Manager and Senior Inspector, Nazeran Yekta consulting Engineers Co., Esfahan,
IRAN, 2004-2012, Supervisor: Mr. Adabavazeh
• Implementing ISO 9001/ISO 14001/OHSAS 18000 for inspection department
• Implementing ISO/IEC 17020 for inspection department
• Senior welding inspector of Esfahan grand mosque project
• Instructor of welding inspection and QA courses in training department
 Training Manager, Welding Pioneer of Sepahan Co., Esfahan, IRAN, 2002-2004,
Supervisor: Mr. Hashemi
• Managing the training process
• Establishing the training calendar
• In charge of qualification and certification
 Training Assistance , Iron and Steel Society of Iran, Tehran, IRAN, 2001-2002, Supervisor:
Dr. Najafizadeh
• Coordinating training course and seminars
• executing the training calendar
• In charge of certification process
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QUALIFICATION
 Senior certified welding inspector-SCWI Iranian institute of welding and nondestructive
testing IWNT/SCWI-1001 2015
 International welding engineer - IR IWE 0026 IWREC (ANB of IRAN)-Tehran –IRAN 2005
 European welding engineer- EWE AT00712 SZA(ANB of Austria) 2005
 International welding inspector (comprehensive level) DVS-SLV-Germany D-SLV-47057-
1178-070628-0725960 IIW 2007
 VT- RT- UT- MT -PT level 3(EN 473-ISO 9712) TUV NORD-Germany Code # 12-VT3-
03729“Expired – 2017
TRAINING COURSES, WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS
 Fire tube boiler inspection base on EN 12953/Iranian Institute of welding and NDT/2018
 ISO/IEC 17065:2012 principles and requirements/Iran Petroleum institute certification body
and AJA/2018
 Purchase data, erection and inspection of bolted connections/Iranian society of steel
structures (Mr. Robert E Shaw)/2016
 Inspection of steel building structures course/ Iranian society of steel structures (Mr. Robert
E Shaw)/2015
 Repair and renovation by welding/Nazeran Yekta Co. /2010
 WPS, PQR and WQT to ASME section IX/Iranian institute of welding and NDT/2008
 Quality assurance according to ISO 3834 and EN 729/DVS/2007
 ISO 9000 series lead auditor training course/BV/2006
 Inspector for qualification test of welders according to EN 287-1/IWREC (IRAN IIW
ANB)/2006
 Piping inspection/Nazeran Yekta Co. /2006
 Pressure vessels inspection according to ASME Sec. VIII/Nazeran Yekta Co. /2005
 ISO/IEC 17020 requirements/Nazeran Yekta Co. /2004
 ISO 9001 introductory, internal auditor and documentation course/Moody international
certification/2003
 Welding inspection to AWS QC1/Iranian institute of welding and NDT/2000
HIGHLIGHTS OF TECHNICAL ABILITIES
 15 years of experience in heavy steel structure projects.
 Skilled in the Quality assurance, technical inspection. QMS and nondestructive testing.
 Experienced in construction, and supervision of heavy steel structures
 Coordinating technical inspection and supervision teams and QA/QC.
 Lead auditor in ISO IEC 17020 and ISO 3834 with more than good auditing experience
 Familiar and expert on: ISO 3834-EN 1090- AWS D1.1-AWS D1.8- ISO 9001- ISO 17020 -
ISO 17024- ISO 17065-ISO 17025-ASME sec XI
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STANDARDIZATION AND AUDITING EXPERIENCE AND ACTIVITIES
1- Standard Secretary of more than 40 INSO standards like ISO 3834 and EN 1090 (Iranian
standards) (inspection-welding - NDT) & member of technical committee for more than 100
INSO standards
2- Secretary of ISO/TC 167 mirror committee at INSO
3- Project manager of ISO/TS 21759 NDT engineers- training, qualification and certification
4- Authorized INSO secretary for standardization-mechanic and metallurgy and quality
5- Member of ISO/TC 135 mirror committee at INSO
6- Standardization consultant of Iranian Corrosion Association
7- Deputy Head of INEC TC 26 at INSO
8- member of ISO/TC 44 mirror committee at INSO
9- Main member of standardization committee at Iranian institute of welding & nondestructive
testing (IWNT)
10-Trainer of more than 100 training course on ISO 3834 T steel structure technical inspection
and welding inspection
11-Implementation experience on ISO 3834-ISO 17020-ISO 9001-ISO 17025-EN 1090
12-Internal audit experience on ISO 3834-ISO 17020-ISO 9001-ISO 17025-EN 1090
13-Third party audit experience on ISO 3834
AWARDS AND APPRECIATIONS
1- United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) country office of Iran-
prominent young industrialist-(Quality control sector) 2010
2- Iranian best young manager (Quality control sector) 2009-2010
3- Iranian-(Esfahan state) best young manager (Quality control sector) 2009-2010
4- Letter of appreciation from institute of standard & industrial research of Iran (INSO) for
standardization
5- Letter of appreciation from Iranian institute of welding & nondestructive testing (IWNT) for
standardization
6- Letter of appreciation from Sadat Award institute (Iranian national standard institute) 2011
7- 1st
Grade of Welding MSc. entrance exam (Islamic Azad University 2011)
8- 1st
Grade of management (Technology transfer) PhD. entrance exam (Islamic Azad
University 2015
PUBLICATIONS
 12 Books on welding, steel structure, corrosion, NDT and related items including:
• NDT encyclopedia-ISBN 9786003960404 (the only worldwide NDT encyclopedia)
• Quality assurance in welding technology- ISBN 9786005442472
• Quality system for steel structure erector companies(AISC 206)-ISBN 9786005478617
• Welding procedure qualification-guide for professionals-ISBN 9786005442793
• Pocket handbook for visual inspection of welds-ISBN 9789641005728
 20 Info graphs (Posters) in inspection, welding, NDT, steel structure and related items
 Grantee and manager in charge of journal of welding and nondestructive tests (ISSN 4555-
2345)
 Conference articles 2 ,welding and NDT specialized magazine articles 30
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MEMBERSHIP
1- Member of the board of directors in Iranian institute of welding & nondestructive testing
(IWNT) 2018-present
2- member of Iranian management of technology society
3- member of Iranian society of steel structures
4- member of Iranian quality management society
5- member of Iranian corrosion association
6- Representative of IWNT in Iranian welding council
7- Manager of 8th national conference on welding & inspection 2007
8- Manager of 1st national conference on nondestructive tests 2011
9- Head of membership committee on Iranian institute of welding & NDT(past)
10-Representative of Iranian institute of welding & NDT in INEC (Iranian national electro
technique committee)
11-Representative of Iranian institute of welding & NDT in ICNDT
12-Head of technical services and technology engineering Dep. at Iranian steel structure
society
AREA OF INTRESTS
1- Standardization and qualification systems(personnel certification bodies, manufacturers and
inspection bodies)
2- Quality assurance and Audit systems
3- Technical inspection, Welding and NDT in steel structure
4- Technology transfer
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