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Upcoming Webinar
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 1p.m. ET
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Tejas Puranik, Senior Director of Solutions Engineering & Compliance at Intellect, and Carl Smerdel, Director of Quality and Continuous Improvement at Battelle, will be speaking at the upcoming webinar.

Join us for the launch of Intellect’s new industry webinar series, featuring Carl Smerdel, Director of Quality at Battelle, and Tejas Puranik, Sr. Director of Quality and Compliance from Intellect, as they explore how AI is transforming the quality landscape—replacing outdated tools like SharePoint and Excel with intelligent, AI-powered quality management systems that streamline document control and accelerate access to critical materials.

Quality Panel Discussion: AI is the Game Changer for Quality Management
Our expert panelists will share insights on:

✅ Meeting ISO requirements with confidence using AI-driven tools
✅ Using AI to proactively identify and resolve quality issues
✅ Practical strategies quality leaders can implement today

About the panelists

Carl Smerdel, Battelle quality leader

 

Carl Smerdel is the Director of Quality and Continuous Improvement at Battelle, where he leads a cross-functional team supporting Applied Science & Technology (AS&T) through quality systems, assurance, and control. He brings 20 years of experience in systems development and process optimization across the medical device, automotive, and construction industries. Carl holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from Ohio State, an MBA from Indiana University, and certifications as a Certified Quality Engineer, Lead Auditor, and Lean SS Green Belt.

 



Tejas Puranik, Intellect

 

Tejas Puranik is Senior Director of Solutions Engineering & Compliance at Intellect, leading GTM strategy, solutions engineering, and regulatory initiatives for AI-powered Quality software. With 13+ years in Life Sciences, Manufacturing, and SaaS, he brings strong technical and strategic expertise. A former Director of Product Management, Tejas is passionate about transforming Compliance and Quality through intelligent automation and no-code platforms, and is a recognized voice in modernizing QMS for the digital era.

 

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