Pooja Gaur

Experience

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  RESBIRD TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED

  Dec 2011 - May 2013

  Software developer

  Developed and maintained complex web applications, collaborating with teams to optimize technical architecture.• Designed a 3-tier ticketing system, contributing to back-end programming in SQL.• Provided ongoing technical support and participated in process improvements and bug fixing.

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  INDIAN COAST GUARD

  Jun 2013 - Mar 2022

  Project Manager

  Successfully managed multi-million-rupee aviation modernization and infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with operational goals. Drove supply chain optimization and administrative efficiency in remote island locations.• Directed ₹20 crore INR airfield modernization projects, coordinating with Tata Advanced Systems and managing cross-functional teams.• Oversaw runway resurfacing and Aircraft Dispersal Facility projects, optimizing aircraft availability and operational efficiency.• Led logistics programs, vendor management, resulting in cost savings of ₹50 lakhs INR annually.• Led emergency search and rescue operations during cyclone Tauktae, resulting in the successful rescue of 108lives.• Achieved 15% savings in government funds through process improvements and strategic budgeting.• Managed large-scale asset procurement and maintenance, ensuring 100% operational readiness.• Secured key stakeholders engagement and successfully procured land for radar setup. Show less

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  Indian Navy

  Mar 2022 - Dec 2023

  Head of Operations

  Directed large-scale aviation and logistics projects, driving digital transformation, sustainability initiatives, and operational excellence.• Led the development of India’s first VR-based Fire Fighting Simulator and Air Traffic Control Simulator, saving ₹60 lakhs INR annually in training costs.• Conducted market research, vendor management, and cost-benefit analysis to implement cutting-edge fire-fighting technologies across the Navy, reducing ₹440 Crores worth maintenance costs to zero annually.• Managed departmental budget allocation and oversaw financial reporting, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.• Led the onboarding and training of the first ever batch of women sailors, establishing policies, training curricula, and a positive work culture. Show less

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  Amazon.com

  Jul 2024 - now

  Project Manager

  Leading process improvements and automation projects to drive operational excellence and optimize team efficiency.• Spearhead process automation initiatives to streamline manual audit and insights operations, reduce manual workload, and enhance overall productivity, leveraging data-driven decision-making and SQL for insights.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement Paramount guided workflows to improve accuracy and consistency across critical processes. Reduction in 40% manual handling time and 65% security access to sensitive data.• Oversee end-to-end project lifecycle, including scoping, resource management, risk analysis, and timeline monitoring, ensuring successful on-time project delivery.• Lead change management efforts and train teams on new tools and processes, driving adoption and sustained improvements. Show less