Talk Title: Quality Performance without a Quality Department
Abstract
Make Quality an organizational behavior rather than the responsibility of Quality professionals only. the talk covers ownership at the source. Leadership behavior process design, cross-training chart, predictive measures (FMEA), psychological safety, built-in Quality, knowledge sharing, and lessons learned
Main Premise
The ultimate success of Quality department should be measured by how little the organization depends on it to create quality
Professor, UC Berkley
M.E, MBA, Doctor of Organizational Leadership Candidate
Hormoz Mogarei: During his 20 years at Toyota and later working across 18 different industries, he was always responsible for quality, yet never a Quality Manager. The lesson: Quality is too important to belong only to the Quality department; it should be achieved by defining & designing ‘Quality’ process at all levels.
A recognized lean expert. he has helped companies across many industries improve their processes, quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. He teaches management and leadership at UC Berkley and other universities, serves on the advisory board of DeVry University, and has written books and blogs on lean philosophy and tools. His honors include the Zero Defect Quality Award from Toyota
Message From the Section Chair
Dear ASQ Silicon Valley Quality Professionals,
Welcome to 2026—a year of groundbreaking advancements in quantum computing, yet also a stark reminder of climate change’s impact. Experiencing freezing temperatures in Florida during my recent visit to the University of Florida and witnessing ongoing wildfires in California underscores the urgency of sustainable solutions.
ASQ Silicon Valley remains committed to supporting emerging technologies and cleantech for a sustainable future. I want to recognize each of you for your contributions to our section’s success. 2024 was marked by two major initiatives—the Inaugural Cleantech Conference and the Fireside Leadership Summit. For 2025, I’m pleased to announce our leadership updates: Congratulations to Aruna Ghildiyal, our new Program Chair, and welcome to Narjes Seyedin and Rishabh Siingh as new core committee members. Pegah Mottataghizadeh will continue as Operations Chair.
Looking ahead, we will elevate our annual Cleantech Conference and Fireside Summit while continuing our flagship Technical Speaker Series (Tech Talk), which attracts 60+ attendees per session. With over 2,000 ASQ members and 5,000+ quality professionals in the Bay Area, we provide a vibrant platform for networking and professional growth in emerging technologies. Let’s push boundaries, share knowledge, and foster leadership development to drive innovation and quality excellence in 2025.
Thank you, and I look forward to another impactful year together.
Sincerely,
Dr. Sunil Roy, ASQ-SV Chair
Senior Director, Head of Quality Engineering
QuantumScape Battery