Experience

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  Indian navy

  Jun 2013 - Jun 2023

  ◦ Led a cross-functional team of 15 engineers engaged in comprehensive risk analysis throughout the manufacturing and quality assurance phases of a weapon system. Ensured punctual delivery of a dependable product to customers, resulting in a robust 100% operational readiness level.• Audited operational readiness of systems for delivery to Customers that amounted to a worth in excess of ₹100 crores in compliance with laid down procedures and specifications◦ Steered a project for study and review of manpower requirements of organisation; co-ordinating activities with multiple stakeholders. Show less • Drove data-driven policy development for weapon system testing methods leading to optimised availability of inventory and minimum down time.• Developed and initiated the execution of strategies for sustenance of weapon inventories for a period of 10 years through data analysis and data driven decision making. • Led FMEA-driven risk analysis for weapon systems, supporting failure investigations and life extension studies.• Orchestrated, coordinated, and successfully concluded shelf-life extension projects for over 5 weapon systems. Achieved savings exceeding ₹250 crores and improved shelf life by 50-80%.• Progressed procurement and audited operational readiness of new weapon systems worth ₹110 crores in compliance with Customer requirements, thereby filling lacunae in operational capability. • Involved in business negotiations, cost and contractual terms, of 02 armament systems of foreign origin meant to enhance operational capability.• Led a ₹90 crore initiative to establish an enterprise-wide application (EWA) improving Navy-wide operational coordination.• Pioneered ISO 9001-compliant quality management system (QMS) implementation, optimising processes and fostering a customer-centric culture. Show less • Managed and led a cross-functional team of 05 officers and 50 engineers as a manager of operations, supply chain and QA during the manufacture of missiles leading towards achieving thought leadership.• Engaged in end-to-end involvement throughout the missile system manufacturing lifecycle, spanning contract management, clearance and customer relationship management, a task which entailed extensive interaction with external business partners and internal agencies. The value of assets produced and cleared is in excess of ₹400 crores. • Governed a network of 40+ supply chain partners engaged in missile component manufacturing. Employed robust interaction, vendor qualifications, audits and periodic assessments to ensure punctual delivery of dependable equipment for streamlined manufacturing operations.• Streamlined vendor interactions and process flows through strategic organisational workflow optimisation, resulting in 50% reduction in processing time.• Devised a scientific methodology to determine organisational staffing needs aligned with industry best practices. Implementation of this methodology yielded workforce optimisation, allocation enhancements and a substantial boost to overall organisational efficiency. Show less • Guided a cross-functional team of 20 engineers tasked with ensuring optimal weapon operational readiness. Orchestrated operations for 10+ missile systems, achieving full resource utilisation efficiency of 100%.• Engaged in comprehensive risk analysis through failure and root cause assessments in projects and operational endeavours. Employed tools like Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Pareto Analysis and Ishikawa Diagrams to enhance decision-making and mitigate potential risks.• Conducted product shelf-life extension projects in collaboration with R&D establishments, OEMs, and QA agencies. Leveraged technical expertise to provide actionable recommendations supported by data-driven analysis in MS Excel.• Directed end-to-end operations of a rocket firing facility, encompassing financial planning and budgeting, procurement, forecasting, HR management and administration. Achieved sustained resource operational availability at over 95% through strategic focus, prioritisation and progress monitoring. Show less ◦Trained in physical skills, leadership, tactics, etiquette, communication skills, technical and managerial skills◦Underwent sea training which included naval operations and interactions with various foreign Navies. Participated in an overseas deployment with the primary objective to build diplomatic and military ties with six countries in the Indian Ocean region. ◦ Strategically maintained peak weapon inventory levels on ship by adhering to scheduled maintenance protocols.• Conducted meticulous inspection operations to guarantee uninterrupted functionality of shipboard weapon systems. Show less

  • Project/ Delivery Manager – Production and Quality Assurance (QA)

    Dec 2022 - Jun 2023

  • Senior Manager – Strategy, Planning/ Policy and QA

    Oct 2021 - Dec 2022

  • Project/ Delivery Manager – Production, Supply Chain and QA

    Jun 2018 - Oct 2021

  • Program Manager – Operations, Administration, HR and QA

    Jun 2016 - Jun 2018

  • Operations/ Management Trainee

    Jun 2013 - May 2016
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  Jpmorgan chase & co.

  Oct 2023 - now

  Senior Product Associate in the Commercial Banking (CB) LOB QA of processes and operations in the International Consumer Banking (ICB) LOB for Chase Digital Bank in the UK

  • AVP

    Feb 2024 - now

  • Quality Assurance Intern

    Oct 2023 - Jan 2024