Experience

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  Indian army

  Jun 2000 - Jun 2009

  Manager technical evaluation , deputy manager engineering support & other roles

  **Manager Technical Evaluation, Deputy Manager Engineering Support, and Other Roles** *Indian Army · Full-time* *Jun 2000 - Jun 2009 | 9 yrs 1 mo* - Managed operations and technical evaluations for an Offensive Armoured Formation.- Acted as the central point for resolving technical issues, collaborating with 20+ entities and higher HQs.- Served as Deputy Manager, Engineering Support Operations, and was selected to lead a 150-member technical team for Operation All Clear (2003).- Led a Commando Team for an Infantry Battalion along the Line of Control in Gulmarg, J&K. Show less

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  Indian army

  Jul 2011 - Dec 2022

  - Headed a 500,000 sq. ft. industrial MRO facility.- Led a team of 10 Deputy General Managers and 1,000 FTEs.- Managed MRO operations for air radars, optoelectronics, communication, and counter-IED equipment.- Executed 8 MRO projects worth INR 540 Cr; operationalized 2 MToT & 6 depot-level facilities worth INR 400 Cr.- Collaborated with global OEMs (IAI, Elbit, Rosoboronexport, etc.) for technology solutions.- Achieved cost savings of INR 45 Cr and improved processes, saving 38,000 man-hours annually.- Managed multi-vertical facilities, sustaining equipment worth INR 500 Cr.- Developed training programs for technology absorption.- Selected for the Higher Defence Management Course in 2022 (top 5%).- Supported COVID-19 relief efforts by repairing critical biomedical equipment. Show less - Led a cross-functional, cross-cultural team of 8 officers and 500 personnel across 13 locations.- Served as Consultant & Technical Advisor to top military leadership on critical asset functionality.- Established and operationalized two factory-level sites and executed projects on 40+ weapons systems worth INR 380 Crore.- Managed 50+ teams with 100+ specialist equipment over 40,000 sq. km, supporting logistics and supply chain.- Developed a Five-Year Plan to sustain 250+ critical war-like equipment worth INR 2100 Crore.- Established MRO facility for 250+ integrated systems, maintaining a 95%+ availability rate.- Identified operational risks, improved processes, and managed stakeholder collaboration for logistics.- Revitalized recreational facilities, generating INR 30 Lakhs and enhancing morale.- Received 20 awards in two years for team achievements and supported critical biomedical equipment maintenance during COVID-19. Show less - Served as an advisor to the Director General on strategic long-range weapon platforms.- Acted as the Army's central point for equipment issues, mitigation plans, and re-appropriations.- Led collaborations with the Ministry of Defence and OEMs for strategic weapon system support.- Developed maintenance strategies for the life cycle management of complex equipment acquisitions.- Reviewed policies for upgrades, major repairs, and future acquisitions.- Managed OEM/DPSU partnerships for product upgrades, factory repairs, and conflict resolution.- Oversaw life cycle management, contract negotiations, and support.- Contracted AMC worth INR 400 Cr and procured training assets worth INR 50 Cr for air defense systems. Show less - Managed comprehensive planning and coordination of operations to ensure mission readiness for various military equipment, including resource planning, budgeting, inventory management, and MRO operations.- Led technical operations for cross-functional teams (150+ personnel) in critical counter-insurgency areas.- Developed liquidation plans for aged inventory and assessed supplier performance to meet Quality, Cost, Delivery (QCD) targets.- Conducted equipment audits for war readiness and air defense systems.- Innovated tactical products for counter-insurgency operations.- Led team to victory in the Battle Physical Efficiency Championship.- Recognized for the best essay on "Leadership Challenges in the Indian Army" among 1,000 entries. Show less - Recognized as an instructor at the prestigious Military College of Electronics and Mechanical Engineering (MCEME).- Trained engineers, officers, and diploma students in Microwave Techniques and Radar Systems.- Conducted technical seminars, mentored projects, and reviewed theses.- Restructured and updated the training curriculum to develop a comprehensive evaluation model.- Led modernization projects worth INR 5 Crores for lab and training infrastructure.- Served as Editor of the college's fortnightly magazine and Associate Editor for a widely subscribed journal. Show less

  • General Manager Production

    Jan 2021 - Dec 2022

  • Chief Operation Officer (Engineering Support & Logistics)

    Jul 2018 - Dec 2020

  • Joint Director(Network Centric Warfare)

    Mar 2017 - Jun 2018

  • Senior Engineering Officer (Operations & Logistics)

    Jul 2013 - Feb 2017

  • Deputy General Manager (Training & Development)

    Jul 2011 - Jun 2013
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  Ajnalens

  Apr 2023 - now

  Project manager

  - Leading two key projects based on Augmented Reality for Mechanised Forces and Army Air Defence under the IDDM category.- Secured iDEX Open Challenge funding worth INR 3 Cr in Aug 2024.- Managing end-to-end project planning, execution, and operations, including RFI/RFP responses, budgeting, and techno-commercial bids.- Overseeing product design, development, integration, and compliance.- Coordinating demonstrations, field trials, and procurements while ensuring quality and maintainability.- Managing schedules, contracts, and cross-functional teams.- Driving new product development and go-to-market strategies for Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality training solutions. Show less