Mr PATTEN Viswanaden Sooprayen

Mr. Patten Viswanaden Sooprayen currently serves as the Head of Graphics, Publishing, and Printing, as well as the Team Leader of Quality Assurance at the Open University. Mr. Sooprayen brings over 33 years of professional expertise to his roles, showcasing proven leadership and unwavering dedication to excellence. Mr. Patten began his career at the ex-Mauritius College of the Air (MCA) in 1991 as a Senior Graphics Artist. Within a year, he was promoted to Head of Graphics, Printing, and Photography, a role he has successfully held since 1992. His contributions have been pivotal in shaping the institution’s outputs and ensuring the quality of its processes. Mr. Patten’s academic achievements reflect his commitment to professional growth. He holds an MBA in Operations Management from the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), India; an MPhil in Publishing Studies from the University of Stirling, Scotland; and a Brevet de Technicien Superieur en Industries Graphiques from the École Supérieure Estienne des Arts et Industries Graphiques, Paris. These qualifications underpin his extensive expertise in his field.
A Certified Quality Lead Auditor since 2001, Mr. Sooprayen has been instrumental in advancing quality management at the Open University. As the Management Representative (MR) for ISO 9001, he successfully led the institution’s transition from ISO 9001:2008 to ISO 9001:2015 in 2018. Since 2014, he has spearheaded the Quality Assurance Team, ensuring adherence to the highest standards across institutional operations. He also chaired the committee that produced the university’s Self-Evaluation Report, a key milestone in the institution’s first-cycle Quality Audit in 2018. In addition to his operational contributions, Mr. Patten has played a strategic role in the university’s development. He was instrumental in formulating the Strategic Plan 2017–2025 and is currently leading efforts for its upcoming iteration. Highlighting his dedication to education, Mr. Patten holds a Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (CLTHE), is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), and is a Certified Associate of BlackBoard Academy.