Saloni Salil

Experience

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  Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses

  Jul 2011 - Jul 2011

  Intern

  Thematic Research & Intelligence Analyses, Policy Writing.• Provided assessments and situational awareness reports to the policy experts on developmentsin South Asia, Military Strategy, Maritime Security.• Prepared strategic and security assessments through extensive cross-consultations with keyintelligence agencies, ministries, think tanks. Focal areas - Counterterrorism, Regional & StrategicAffairs, South Asia region.

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  Centre for Air Power Studies

  Jul 2011 - Jul 2012

  Non- Resident Research Fellowship

  I successfully completed a Non-Resident Research Fellowship at the Centre for Air Power Studies (CAPS), New Delhi, in 2011-2012 and had a monograph/book on “China’s Strategy in the South China Sea: Role of United States and India” published and introduced by the Centre for Airpower Studies.

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  Freelance (Self employed)

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2019

  Independent Geopolitics and Security Analyst
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  Future Directions International

  Jun 2012 - Nov 2021

  Visiting Fellow

  Strategic Analysis of South Asia and Indo-Pacific•Assessments on political and security policy issues in South Asia and Indo-Pacific region withinthe Indo-Pacific Research Programme.•I have published several articles and strategic • analysis papers with them.

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  Wikistrat

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

  Researcher, South Asia Desk
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  IndraStra Global

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

  Global Security Analyst
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  Defence and Security Alert Magazine

  Feb 2020 - Oct 2020

  Defence Analyst & Officer on Special Duty

  Geopolitical Analysis, Content writing, Interviews & Conferences, Branding & Social Media Management• Provide strategic assessments and publishing articles covering topics such as South Asia Analysis, Maritime Terrorism and Piracy•Conduct evidence-based research, to assess implications of geopolitical risks, policy and regulatory changes or scenarios to business.•Maintain oversight of day-to-day activities such as website content, editorial work (weekly four to five articles).•Engaging with multiple stakeholders including content contributors, advertisers and readers.•Provide strategic advice on the type of reports and publications to enhance advertising revenue.•Organize and manage events, interviews etc. in line with the business outreach programme Show less

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  ISERDIndia Analytics

  Sept 2020 - Oct 2020

  Legal Research Intern

  work on research projects, writing articles, assist in event planning and execution.

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  Jindal School of International Affairs (JSIA)

  Oct 2020 - Jan 2022

  Reviewer, Global South Studies Series

  South Asia Analysis, Editing & Writing Articles, Strategy Planning•Peer reviewing articles and reports contributed by researchers and analysts for the journal; fact-checking, evidence gathering, proofreading and editing.•Monitoring key developments in South Asia region to identify and publish topically relevant articles.

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  Adobe

  May 2021 - Sept 2021

  Risk Analyst (ISOC)

  Department: Global Safety & SecurityCorporate Risk & Intelligence, Policy Framework, Travel Risk Management, Command Centre Operations• Setting up and managing the intelligence team in the Command Centre to provide proactive information sharing to managing critical events for pan-India locations.• Continuous risk monitoring of geos with assets, people and travellers, and providing timely response during incidents.• Preparing white papers, deep dive risk assessment, and tactical situational updates for the internal stakeholders.• Managing 24/7 shift operations of a Command Centre with a team of 8-10 Analysts. Show less

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  Wipro

  Jan 2022 - Apr 2022

  Manager, Global Security Risk and Intelligence

  Corporate Risk & Intelligence, Policy Framework, Travel Risk Management, Command Centre Operations• Coordinating with Location Crisis Management Teams across the globe and providing strategic and tactical support (example: evacuations, secure journey management plans).• SPOC for Geopolitical Risks (conducted Failure Mode Effects Analysis for an external client).• Preparing the Travel Security Policy for Wipro.• Enterprise Risk Management.• Business Continuity Plan/ Business Impact Analysis.• Providing Travel Risks and handling Visa approvals.• Managing Intelligence and Operations team in the Global Security Command Centre 24/7.• Providing support to Global Wipro Locations, Customer facilities, employees in - Security, Disaster Management and Business Continuity.• Establishing Liaison network with law enforcement agencies, government agencies and relevant crisis/resilience peer groups.• Preparing Travel Risk Reports & Advisory for Business teams and senior leadership.• Providing Country as well as India Risk Assessments to stakeholders for new business opportunities as well as business continuity and employee safety Show less

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  Confidential

  Sept 2022 - now

  Corporate Risk & Intelligence, Security, Policy Framework, Travel Risk Management• · Predictive Risk Intelligence, Threat Monitoring, Threat Impact Analysis, Risk Resilience, Risk Mitigation and Crisis Management· Managing Global Resilience Command Centre operations at Strategic and Tactical level for GRC East (New Delhi) and GRC West (Dubai).· Organising high quality deliverables for the GRC and global stakeholders during routine as well disruptive incidents.· Providing real time situation reports to stakeholders, Providing Travel Risks and the required support. · Running Duty of Care program with Travel support for high and medium risk countries.· Being a conduit between the GRC, Business continuity and Security Audits for Crisis Management.· Hosting delegates from client governments and giving them security briefings.· Creating SoPs, JDs, Competencies for the smooth functioning of GRC and day to day operations.· Carrying out periodic internal audits, quality assurance and performance reviews of the Command Centre SLAs from intelligence gathering to response times.· ISO 22301 – 2019, BCM Lead Implementer Training. Certification completed (Certificate Awaited)· Global Resilience SPOC for gravity - insights program.· Supporting BCM, Security Audits team, AMTs for business development, new bids, PSAs and MBOs.· Cleared Security Audits Exam (Internal)· On BCM side, working on Testing Exercise Capability· Toolkit for Integrated Crisis Management Support.· Physical Security Assessment (under-going training). Show less

  • Deputy General Manager - Global Resilience

    Apr 2024 - now

  • Senior Manager - Global Resilience

    Sept 2022 - Apr 2024