Lt Col Ambrish Kumar (Retd), CPP

Experience

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  Indian Army.

  Dec 2000 - Aug 2007

  • Senior Manager Surveillance & Radar Operations

    Jan 2005 - Aug 2007

  • Team Commander Operations & Security

    Dec 2000 - Dec 2004
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  Assam Rifles ( Army)

  Sept 2007 - Jun 2010

  Senior Manager Operations Security & Risk Management

  Executed apprehensions in Nagaland, rescued central election observers & 06 locals from insurgents, implemented major welfare projects in remote areas & Championed sports and professional competitions for three consecutive years.

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  Indian Army.

  Jun 2010 - Aug 2018

  Deployed at LoC in J&K, oversaw operations, personnel management, welfare, training & financial management, accomplished sensitive role of Regional Security Officer & executed logistic movement by train from J&K to Rajasthan & back.Major Achievements. Played a stellar role in negotiation of re-operationalisation of an Artillery firing range by positively engaging with locals & civil administration, facilitating in situ training thereby enhancing Operational readiness & saving exchequer money. Show less Initiated critical & confidential HR initiatives, managing high-volume recruitment with an annual footfall of around 2,00,000. Sponsored over 5,000 multi-trade soldiers in the Indian Army, fostered transparency & stringent confidentiality, ensured all stakeholder engagement & enhanced community outreach through perception management, awareness drive & motivational lectures. Pioneered anti-touting drive resulting in the arrest of 54 fake candidates & the rejection of more than 450 fraudulent applications. Initiated & validated an Online Recruitment process for the Indian Army optimizing the documentation process, saving time & expenses & enabling early closure of the recruitment cycle. Show less

  • Joint Director

    Jan 2017 - Aug 2018

  • Deputy Director Recruiting

    Aug 2014 - Jan 2017

  • Deputy General Manager Operational & Security

    Jun 2012 - Aug 2014

  • Senior Manager Operation & logistics

    Jun 2010 - May 2012
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  DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India

  Sept 2018 - Sept 2021

  Director of Security

  Led one of the largest & sensitive DRDO establishment with 2000 employees undertaking R&D in modernisation of Armament for Defence forces. As Divisional Head, commanded a multifunctional team of 350 from Security, Fire, Medical, Transport & Army, monitored SLP activities for multi-location facilities spread in 760 hectares including vital assets worth 250 Crores. ► Implemented & enforced a robust physical security strategy, in compliance with MHA & DRDO regulations & standards, standardized & benchmarked security measures, ensuring protection of facility assets, employees & sensitive information.► Conduct periodic risk assessments & security audits to identify vulnerabilities & gaps, implemented proactive prevention & mitigation programs impacting losses & accidents, & achieved 100% business continuity by maintaining ‘Nil’ Risk incidents.► As a Team Manager, led & mentored a dedicated team, ensured regular training sessions on Security & Operational Risk, fostered culture of best practices, heightened awareness, prioritizing safety and security as integral components of our team ethos.► Established & maintained strong liaison & collaboration with Intelligence Bureau, local law enforcement agencies, fire & other emergency services, neighbouring facilities. ► Conceived & implemented Integrated Security Systems, enhanced & upgraded the existing security architecture, communication & transport inventory. Managed vendor relationships► Led a firefighting team & saved property worth INR ~10 Crores of Central Server Room, busted a theft case facilitating Pune Police to arrest the gang.► Formulated a robust Emergency Response & Crisis Management Plan & validated by a full-scale tactical exercise by NSG, Army, Airforce, Maharashtra Special Police & civil administration.► In recognition of exceptional contributions, the Team was felicitated with 03 DRDO, 05 Army Awards & Best Division in year 2020 & 21 Show less

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  Indian Army.

  Oct 2021 - now

  Additional Director

  Led a 14,000-strong team in HR & administration, overseeing security policies, evacuation, and casualty mitigation. As a Director Security, headed the Incident Response Team, conducted audits, & optimized resource integration. Managed a budget of INR ~110 Crores as a Financial Advisor & initiated citations for gallant actions & distinguished services. Optimized manpower for critical operational duties, initiated CSR projects for veterans & war widows, resolved old pending grievances & pioneered online fund management module of Indian Army. Show less