Lashantha Pillay
Head of Compliance @Engineered Arts
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Compliance @Engineered Arts
London, GB
Lead end-to-end compliance strategy for cutting-edge robotic platforms, ensuring adherence to international standards and regulations.• Collaborate closely with product design teams to embed regulatory requirements into early-stage development and optimise for efficient certification.• Drive product certification processes for CE (including Declaration of Conformity), FCC, ICES, and other region-specific schemes.• Guide compliance efforts for emerging frameworks such as ISO 42001 (AI management), GDPR, SOC2, HIPAA, ISO 27001, ISO 9001, and the EU AI Act.• Develop and improve internal compliance processes in alignment with globally recognised certification frameworks.• Ensure process integrity and governance across design pipelines, R&D, and production workflows.• Oversee and maintain high standards for business-wide documentation including technical files, test reports, and internal wiki content.• Establish documentation systems to support traceability, audit readiness, and continuous quality improvement.• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of evolving global regulatory environments and apply insights to risk mitigation and strategic planning.• Coordinate with notified bodies, test labs, and certification agencies to secure market access and ensure ongoing product conformity.• Review and approve product documentation, labels, manuals, and packaging for compliance with applicable standards.• Support cybersecurity, safety, and ethical compliance within intelligent robotic systems.• Lead internal readiness and response for regulatory inspections, audits, and market surveillance activity.• Contribute to cross-functional teams focused on innovation, ensuring regulatory alignment without compromising technical ambition.• Champion a culture of compliance and quality through mentorship, process ownership, and collaboration.• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for compliance workflows, tools, and stakeholder engagement.
EDUCATION
Seatides Combined School
Mathematics and Science
Durban University of Technology
Bachelor's degree, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT LASHANTHA PILLAY
I am a results-driven Head of Compliance with over a decade of experience ensuring product and process excellence across diverse industries. At Engineered Arts, I lead compliance strategies for advanced robotics, collaborating closely with design teams to embed regulatory and standards compliance from concept to certification. My role spans CE marking, ISO and international standard readiness (ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 42001, SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA, EU AI Act), and documentation governance. I excel in navigating complex regulatory landscapes, aligning cross-functional teams, and driving certification success without compromising innovation. Known for clear communication and strategic leadership, I work across all levels of an organisation to build robust, scalable compliance frameworks that support both quality and growth.
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