I was born in a village called Perundurai, located in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, India. From a young age, I dreamed of flying abroad—not just in the literal sense, but in breaking barriers, reaching places beyond my surroundings, and building a life that soared beyond expectations. Growing up in a middle-class family, dreams like mine weren't always easy to chase. But the fire inside me never flickered.
After finishing high school, I moved to the bustling city of Coimbatore to pursue an Undergraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering. But my education wasn't limited to classrooms and textbooks. To support myself and explore new worlds, I ventured into the creative field—dabbling in photography, filmmaking, and anything else that piqued my curiosity. I wasn’t just studying; I was building skills, making side hustles, and shaping my identity as someone who thrives on learning and independence.
My mother, the strongest pillar in my life, stood by me as I pursued one of my biggest dreams—to study abroad. With her unwavering support, I moved to Europe and earned a Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering in 2020. Life away from home wasn't easy. I worked in restaurants, cafés, and even leveraged my creative skillset as a freelance photographer to keep things moving. (Check out my visual journey on Instagram: @littlehandsphotography_).
Persistence paid off. I landed a role as a Validation Engineer at Intersurgical in Lithuania. But I’ve never been one to settle. Alongside my friend Joshua, I co-founded Trace Production, a creative media firm in Lithuania. Around this time, I began stepping out of the traditional 9-to-5 life and transitioned into the world of independent consulting.
As a CQV (Commissioning, Qualification & Validation) Engineer, I’ve had the opportunity to work across Europe in critical biotech and pharmaceutical projects:
My expertise lies in CQV for HVAC and cleanroom systems, and my consulting journey has taken me into the heart of some of Europe’s most advanced life science facilities.
Today, I'm channeling my technical background and entrepreneurial mindset into building cutting-edge solutions that serve the Biotech, Pharma, Medical Device, and Food industries. I’m currently developing a product that aims to digitize compliance, automate processes, and empower regulated industries.
This is more than a career—it's a journey of resilience, reinvention, and relentless curiosity. Welcome to my world.
Ramesh Palanisamy Pongiyannan
CQV EXPERT
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