The expert has over 40 years of professional experience, specializing in quality assurance, qualification development, and curriculum development within the international development sector. With a focus on secondary and adult education, lifelong learning, and national qualifications frameworks (NQFs), the expert has successfully collaborated on various international initiatives in countries such as Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Botswana, Georgia, and Egypt, among others. Throughout their career, the expert has occupied key roles including Key Expert, NQF Expert, Project Manager, and Quality Auditor. They have provided extensive technical assistance in quality assurance, contributing to the design and implementation of assessment systems that align with European Quality Assurance standards and guidelines. In roles such as project manager in high-impact TVET and NQF projects, the expert has driven measurable advancements. Their technical skills include full computer literacy, report writing, and project management using ‘Prince 2’. Notable achievements include designing and developing external verification systems for National Authorities, training external verifiers, and creating comprehensive guidance documents. Furthermore, their capability in authoring detailed publications and their membership with the Educational Institute of Scotland underscores the expert's substantial expertise. This body of work makes the expert a valuable candidate for leadership roles in quality assurance and education reform projects.