Cdr Manpreet Singh (Retd)

Experience

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  Indian Navy

  Feb 2003 - now

  • Supervising the Product Life Cycle (PLC) Support of Electrical & Electronic systems worth Rs.1000Cr for Naval Ships manufactured by Indian OEMs (BEL, L&T, Mahindra Defence) and providing high-level consultancy to CEO-level officers on Induction, Performance, Maintenance, and Upgradation strategies, leveraging deep insights from PLC Data Analytics.• Expertly coordinated a gamut of program activities ranging from Reliability, Maintainability, Availability Prediction, User Acceptance Trials, Change Management, Obsolescence Management, Field Performance Assessment for various Naval Ships, contributing to enhanced fleet readiness and operational capability.• Increased systems Reliability & Availability by 15% and reduced Repairs by 20% by effectively monitoring field performance, conducting trend analysis, and coordinating with OEMs for design modifications to meet higher operational standards & savings worth Rs.100Cr. • Pioneered a 20% reduction in inventory overhead by analysing the failure and consumption patterns (Data driven approach) and optimized maintenance methodologies to achieve heightened operational efficiency.• Conducted a triennial review with OEMs to pre-emptively identify and replace components approaching obsolescence, ensuring uninterrupted system performance, and minimised Operational Risk.• Steered development of Reliability Maintainability Management System (RMMS) Software through third party and paved the way for transformative AI-driven predictive analytics by centralising all critical PLC data online, empowering data-driven strategic decision-making and optimising future operational efficiencies.• Implemented a series of employee engagement initiatives and morale-boosting programs, leading to a 25% increase in overall employee satisfaction scores and15% improvement in team productivity metrics.• Maintained unwavering HR management during the COVID-19 pandemic, upholding Operations and personnel morale without external support. Show less • Led a specialised technical team of 45 personnel responsible for elevating combat readiness by ensuring operational excellence and preventive as well as corrective maintenance of complex naval systems, culminating in recognition as the Best Technical Team among 15+ competing ships.• Spearheaded 20% reduction in system downtime through Preventive and Corrective maintenance for Electrical & Electronic Systems through close liaising with various Stakeholders, efficient spares management, timely procurement.• Pioneered the integration of a maiden real-time flood warning system with the ship's main broadcast system to activate automated, pre-recorded messages in case of flooding, ensuring rapid response and mitigating risks even in the absence of on-site crew.• Orchestrated the timely completion of a crucial six-month refit schedule, achieving system repairs and new equipment installations while maximizing operational efficiency through Project Management tools like Gantt Charts, Stakeholder Management and Risk Management.• Demonstrated exceptional technical acumen and crisis management skills during a replenishment operation at sea by swiftly diagnosing and rectifying a steering gear failure, averting potential disaster, and ensuring uninterrupted mission operations.• Accomplished single handedly challenging task of removal of ship fitted system (for fitment on sister ship) without any external support during COVID-19 pandemic through close liaisoning with diverse stakeholders like Coast Guard authorities, Port Trust, and Vendors.• Strategically managed HR operations for specialised team, overseeing a comprehensive range of administrative functions including personnel management, and official correspondence, thereby enhancing unit readiness and administrative efficiency.• Maintained unwavering HR management during the COVID-19 pandemic, upholding departmental operations and personnel morale without the need for external support. Show less • Directed a cross-functional team of 100+ experts to flawlessly execute B.Tech training programs for 1,000+ Naval Trainees at the elite Indian Naval Academy, achieving exemplary performance metrics through strategic process optimization and curriculum enhancements.• Innovatively designed cutting-edge training courses aligned with the technological advancements and unique challenges faced by the Indian Navy, thereby enhancing the skillset and operational readiness of personnel.• Leveraged expertise as a Certified Trainer to reformulate the existing syllabus, ingeniously balancing limited training durations and manpower to meet the complex demands of the Indian Navy's operational landscape.• Commanded the successful execution of five high-stakes projects valued at Rs. 200Cr, uniting cross-functional teams and a multitude of stakeholders to establish state-of-the-art labs essential for engineering graduation practical training in telecommunications at prestigious Indian Naval Academy.• Strategically managed HR operations for a 100+ cross domain personnel, overseeing a comprehensive range of administrative functions including personnel management, training coordination, and official correspondence, thereby enhancing unit readiness and administrative efficiency. Show less • Led a specialised technical team of personnel responsible for elevating combat readiness by ensuring operational excellence and preventive as well as corrective maintenance of complex naval systems, culminating in recognition as the Best Technical Department among all Departments onboard ship during Operational Sea Training assessment.• Achieved 15% reduction in system downtime through Preventive/ Corrective maintenance for Electrical/ Electronics & weapon systems by planning, liaising with various Stakeholders, efficient spares management, timely procurement.• Spearheaded the seamless installation of a DRDO developed prototype system worth Rs.500Cr for User Evaluation Trials and achieved successful maiden fitment of Indigenously developed Sonar onboard a warship in record time, earning the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Commendation for exemplary execution.• Instrumented the timely completion of a crucial six-month refit schedule, achieving system repairs and new equipment installations while maximizing operational efficiency through the strategic rerouting of cables.• Secured the critical role of Landing Safety Officer for HALO operations, steering the first-ever Naval ship to gain authorisation for operations under zero-moon phase conditions setting a new benchmark in excellence.• Strategically managed HR operations for personnel, overseeing a comprehensive range of administrative functions including personnel management, training coordination, and official correspondence, thereby enhancing unit readiness and administrative efficiency. Show less • Directed the Design, Development and Production of Navigation Systems program worth Rs.300Cr across two pivotal projects by leading a 30-member cross-functional team from diverse organizations (DRDO, Bharat Dynamics Limited, and Overseeing Teams, QC Teams, Vendors), skilfully navigating complex stakeholder dynamics to achieve all project objectives.• Strategically envisioned and executed the delivery of 15 production units, meeting all relevant standards within scheduled timelines by employing project management tools such as CPM, PERT Charts, and Vendor Management.• Oversaw the development and execution of a comprehensive Quality Assurance Plan, ensuring consistent adherence to quality standards in both Acceptance and Qualification Testing, thereby setting a new industry standard.• Unveiled operational bottlenecks and implemented Lean Principles and Six Sigma methodologies to trim process waste by 10%, while standardizing SOPs and checklists to achieve constant production rates, amplify productivity, and realize substantial cost reductions across the board.• Strategically managed HR operations, overseeing a comprehensive range of administrative functions including personnel management, and official correspondence, thereby enhancing unit readiness and administrative efficiency. Show less • Pursued Masters in Technology in the field of Signal Processing and Communication from Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (Deemed University), Pune.• Dissertation work during the second-year title ‘Development of Filter using Wavelet Transform for De-noising of MEMS based Gyroscope’ based on the live DRDO project for future systems. • Worked on live system data provided by DRDO and used various wavelet techniques to remove noise and the best solution developed delivered to DRDO for implementation/ further improvement. Show less • Supervised Product Life Cycle (PLC) Support of Indigenous Electrical, Electronics, Weapons & Sensors systems for Indian Naval Ships Designed & Developed by DRDO & Indian OEMs (Bharat Electronics, ECIL, Avantel etc.) with active participation starting from Design, Inception, Testing, User Acceptance Trials, onboard Installation and Obsolescence Management for 20 years useful life, and providing continuous improvement feedback to Senior Management and OEMs for enhanced operational capabilities.• Expertly synchronised a gamut of program activities ranging from Reliability/ Maintainability/ Availability Prediction, User Acceptance Trials, Documentation, Configuration Management, Change Management, Spares management for assets fitted on various Naval Vessels, contributing to enhanced fleet readiness and operational capability.• Delivered a 20% increase in the reliability and availability of Electronic Systems by conducting a meticulous analysis of subsystems failure rates and identifying design flaws, facilitating the redesign and implementation of corrective practices by OEMs for elevated system performance.• Validated SOPs, reliability, maintainability, and system documentation including e-documentation, critically evaluating OEM submissions prior to system dispatch to ensure compliance with established norms.• Provided high-level consultancy to CEO-level officers on induction, performance, maintenance, and upgradation strategies, leveraging deep insights from product life cycle Data Analytics.• Strategically managed HR operations for staff personnel, overseeing a comprehensive range of administrative functions including personnel management, training coordination, and official correspondence, thereby enhancing unit readiness and administrative efficiency. Show less • Led a specialised technical team of 30+ personnel responsible for elevating combat readiness by ensuring operational excellence and preventive as well as corrective maintenance of complex naval systems critical for Navigational requirements.• Elevated newly commissioned Ship’s operations availability by a transformative 50% through proactive collaboration with key stakeholders such as Naval organizations, Bharat Electronics, Larsen & Toubro, and Bharat Heavy Electricals, thereby ensuring the punctual completion of critical system sea trials.• Crafted and instituted both Preventive and Corrective maintenance schedules for newly integrated Electrical and Electronic systems by synergizing with Equipment Manufacturers and repair agencies, accomplishing a notable 30% reduction in system downtime.• Garnered the prestigious Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Commendation for autonomously executing critical defect repairs at sea, thereby safeguarding crew safety, and maintaining operational integrity. 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  • Program Manager & Chief Operations Officer

    Nov 2020 - now

  • Chief Technical Officer

    Oct 2019 - Nov 2020

  • Project Manager & Chief Training Instructor

    Sept 2015 - Oct 2019

  • Project & Operations Manager

    Mar 2014 - Sept 2015

  • Program Manager (Navigation Systems & Integration)

    Jun 2012 - May 2014

  • Postgraduate Student

    Jul 2010 - Jun 2012

  • Project & Operations Manager (Product Life Cycle Support)

    Mar 2007 - Jul 2010

  • Project & Operations Manager

    Apr 2005 - Mar 2007

  • Naval Trainee

    Feb 2003 - Mar 2005