Akash Mohanta

Experience

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  Bharati Vidyapeeth's College of Engineering

  Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  Embedded system intern
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  Airport Authority Of India

  Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  Project Engineering Intern
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  Indian Navy

  Jun 2013 - Nov 2014

  Project Management Intern (Officer Trainee)
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  Indian Navy

  Dec 2014 - Jun 2019

  • Managed and analyzed financial and inventory records to forecast and ensure timely replenishment of 85 tons of inventory. Conducted regular project reviews to identify the lesson learned and implement process improvements.• Oversaw the project of E2E HR functions for 300 personnel, including manpower planning, performance appraisal, discipline, promotions, welfare, and development. Ensured compliance with project management methodologies and best practices.• Monitored and controlled project of operational turnaround and supply chain/logistics functions in two countries (Maldives and Sri Lanka) with a team of 65, supporting an 845-member mission. Show less • Led North-Western coastal security exercise with precise patrolling and boarding operations and organized a multinational diplomatic event of 40 nations. Motivated and inspired team of 80 crew members to deliver high quality work on time.• Led and directed the extensive EEZ patrol of a neighboring country, overseeing strategic diplomacy, safe navigation, and logistics supply for the successful execution of the operation.• Improved a multi-million-dollar project by 5% through the implementation of underwater welding techniques by 5 divers to address the non-operational issue of a friendly country's warship. Show less

  • Project Manager

    Oct 2016 - Jun 2019

  • Project Team Lead

    Dec 2014 - Oct 2016
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  Indian Navy

  Jun 2019 - Jul 2021

  Project Supervisor

  • Led the organizational change management from old new existing analysis wing to new wing to conduct research and analysis of threats, including espionage, sabotage, and subversion. Processes involved strategizing change, visioning & planning, implementing, monitoring & adjusting. Through strong leadership, effective communication, and a collaborative approach ensured the change is embedded into the organization's processes, systems, and culture to ensure that it becomes a part of the organization's normal operations.• Enhanced business operations and organizational efficiencies by 24% annually through continuous analysis of data, process optimization, project management, and strategic planning.• Orchestrated the collaboration with state agencies’ stakeholders to manage expectations and gather information, validate findings, and compose reports that clearly communicate budget and resource planning. Built and nurtured strong partnerships with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies as well as private sector entities. Show less

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  Indian Navy

  Jul 2021 - Oct 2023

  Senior Project Manager

  • Developed annual Project Management Plan and budget for Sustainable Projects worth INR 325 Cr across 05 Defense Lands covering 2320 acres.• Managed Infra project budgets ranging from INR 5L to INR 350 Cr, ensuring optimal resource allocation and cost control. • Conceived and planned 225 Dwelling Units using the Build Operate Transfer model. Managing stakeholder relationships (60 stakeholders), resources, change, training, reporting, and communication to ensure timely progress and milestone attainment.• Lead cross functional project teams for Infrastructure and Real Estate fostering collaboration and teamwork to achieve project goal of mitigating issues with diverse stakeholders viz., Government of India, 02 State Governments, Indian Railways, Ports, Municipal Corporations/ Panchayats and other Public/ Private Sector agencies (enabled savings of INR 3000 Cr). Show less

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  Citi India

  Oct 2023 - now

  Assistant Vice President