Sumit Sharma

Experience

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  Indian Army

  Jan 1999 - Mar 2021

  Deputy Director

  Deputy Director – Administration, Security & TrainingI chaired administration for a team of 5 units with 2400 personnel and spread across 3 crucial geographic locations. I championed legal advisory, resolved critical legal cases and recommended legal solutions to the senior leadership. I executed budgets worth INR 1CR, initiated extensive audits and periodic administrative inspection as the lead security auditor & SME. During the pandemic, I spearheaded the establishment of 2 Covid-19 care centers catering to 850 personnel and enforced stringent covid care guidelines.Senior Manager – Security, Administration, L&DI administrated a team of 500 and controlled the conduct of UAV (Drone) operations across the state of J&K and Assam. I performed as Principal Advisor to senior leadership, participated in a high-profile operational mission subsequent to the Balakot Air Strike in 2019, and productively raised the 1st UAV unit of 450 members in the South Western Command Sector of the Indian Army.Manager – Security, Administration, L&DI chaired execution of UAV (Drone) operations, trained a UAV crew of 24, and organized UAV repairs with 75% turnaround. I authored confidential UAV & security reports, facilitated air operations for Army Aviation, UAVs, Air Defense & Special Forces, and integrated evacuation of ~1500 locals from flood-affected Srinagar. I perfected significant move of 150 men, multimillion machine & stores by Air across 2500Kms and efficiently operationalized unit within record 5 days. Show less

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  Control Risks

  Apr 2021 - May 2022

  Security Consultant

  I led the security team with a strong focus on enhancing safety and security measures. My primary goal was to ensure the protection of employees and their dependents, while also safeguarding multimillion-dollar assets. In addition to that, I successfully minimized the risks and threat exposure for a prestigious client, developed a tailored security strategy and implemented a highly effective countrywide emergency response plan that was utilized across all locations. Overall, my team's efforts were aimed at providing a comprehensive and robust security framework to address any potential emergencies.For Schlumberger, I monitored security audits for recently acquired warehouses, yards, and various administrative locations. Additionally, I efficiently integrated the key product lines into these new facilities. To ensure optimal security, I implemented effective reporting channels across the security domain, aiming to minimize any potential threats.I was a one-stop leader for promoting and securing unhindered client operations. Show less

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  Technip Energies

  Jun 2022 - now

  Head of Security

  As the India Security Head, I work closely with 3 operating centers and 25 project security managers and guide the business leaders and project directors as the India SME. Furthermore, I ensure that security measures are reinforced for a workforce of over 4K individuals, more than 25 project sites and operating centers with a total of 15K employees.