About Havaya

We're not auditors.
We're your partner.

Havaya was founded on a simple belief: ISO certification shouldn't be something that happens to your business. It should be something that genuinely improves it. We guide manufacturers and tech companies from wherever they are today to a certified management system they're proud of.

What sets us apart
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True end-to-end partnership
We stay with you from gap analysis through to the certificate and beyond
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Industry-specific expertise
Deep experience in manufacturing and technology. We speak your language.
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Warm, approachable team
No jargon, no intimidation. Just honest guidance from people who care.
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US & Canada
Serving clients coast to coast with no compromise on quality or responsiveness
Our Story

Built by a practitioner, not a theorist

Havaya was founded by someone who has lived the pressures you face. Starting as a technician in the highly regulated medical equipment manufacturing industry and working up to Production Manager, our founder has managed supply chains and operations firsthand, while working closely with Quality and Executive teams to meet the demands of one of the most compliance-driven sectors in the world.

That experience made one thing clear: too many companies get handed thick binders of template documents and then left to figure it out alone.

There is a better way. A consultancy that treats certification as what it truly is, a business improvement journey, and walks every step of it alongside the client.

"ISO certification should make your business better, not just give you a certificate to hang on the wall."

— The Havaya founding principle
What we believe
Certification is a journey, not a checkbox

A well-implemented management system creates real operational value — it's not just a badge for your website.

Your team should understand the system

We build systems that your people own and can sustain — not ones that only the consultant understands.

Honest advice over easy wins

We'll tell you what you actually need — not what creates the longest engagement. Our success is your certification.

Our Values

How we show up for every client

These aren't words on a poster. They're the standards we hold ourselves to.

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Partnership Over Transaction

We measure success by your certification, not our billable hours. Every decision we make is in your interest — including recommending the fastest path, even when it means a shorter engagement.

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Clarity Over Complexity

ISO standards can be dense and intimidating. Our job is to make them clear and approachable. We translate the requirements into plain language and practical actions your team can actually take.

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Outcomes, Not Outputs

Documents and procedures are tools, not the goal. We stay focused on what actually matters: a certified, functional management system that improves how your business operates.

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Depth of Expertise

We work exclusively on ISO management systems. No generalist consultants dabbling in standards they learned last month. Every Havaya consultant is a specialist who lives and breathes these standards.

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Respect for Your Time

We know ISO certification sits on top of your day job. We design our process to be efficient, request only what we need, and meet deadlines — because your time is as valuable as ours.

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Long-Term Thinking

Certification is the start, not the finish. We help you build systems built to last — so your certificate doesn't lapse and your management system keeps improving year on year.

Our Approach

A process designed around your success

We don't believe in one-size-fits-all. Every engagement starts with understanding your business — then we build a plan that fits.

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Free Discovery Call

30 minutes to understand your goals, your industry, and the right certification path. No obligation, no sales pressure.

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Scoped Engagement Plan

A clear project plan with milestones, timelines, and responsibilities — so you always know what's happening next.

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Hands-On Implementation

We work alongside your team — building, training, auditing — not just advising from the sidelines.

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Certification & Ongoing Support

We're with you on audit day, and we stay available after to help you maintain and improve your system.

For Manufacturers

We understand production environments, supply chain pressures, and the procurement requirements that make ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 business-critical for manufacturers.

For Tech companies

We know the pace of software and the governance demands of enterprise sales. Whether it's ISO 9001 for quality processes or ISO/IEC 42001 for AI accountability, we fit into how tech teams actually work.

5 ISO Standards covered
Manufacturers & Technology Companies Key industries served
100% Remote-capable or In-person delivery
US & CA Markets served
Our Team

Meet the person behind Havaya

Havaya is built on practitioner expertise, not generalist consulting. Every engagement is led by someone who has been in your shoes.

Melison Warnakulasuriya

Melison Warnakulasuriya

Managing Partner

Starting as a technician and working up to Production Manager in the highly regulated medical equipment manufacturing industry, Melison brings hands-on experience managing supply chains, operations, and quality systems. Having worked closely with Quality and Executive teams, he founded Havaya to give manufacturers and tech companies the kind of expert, personal guidance that is rarely found in traditional consultancies.

Work with a team that genuinely cares about your success

Your certification should not depend on whoever is available that week. At Havaya, you get a committed experts who knows your business, your team, and your system inside out.

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