Indian Airforce

Consulting and Advisory | Multiple Locations | Indian Airforce

• Diagnosed production bottlenecks across radio-lab operations and spearheaded a lean process and resource-optimization program, overhauling test-bench methodology to unlock ~$1M in recurring cost savings
• Directed end-to-end planning and execution of multiple international and national exercises, high-visibility airshows, coordinating cross-agency teams to deliver 100% on-schedule, zero-failure outcomes
• Expedited multi-agency execution of a mission-critical national movement under compressed deadlines, mediating across defence, government, and civil stakeholders enhancing operational efficiency by ~15%
• Pioneered a first-in-IAF integration on the Crisis Management System Vehicle, engineering and delivering the in-house solution to achieve $1.8M in cost savings over external procurement
• Revitalized the Communication link system through an in-house emergency intervention, restoring 98% system availability under time-critical conditions and eliminating external-vendor dependency

Strategy, Planning and Initiatives | Multiple Locations | Indian Airforce

• Spearheaded new inductions under airfield navigation system project, strategizing phases of initiation, installation, integration, tracking and commissioning to meet 100% inauguration/operationalisation of new airbase
• Designed and implemented specialised skill development training programmes for over 250+ Air Force personnel to improve operational performance and efficiency by 20%
• Built a category plan for $1.5M critical spares (ROP/Safety stock) and improved Command Reserve warehouse operations fulfilment centre efficiency by 33%
• Directed comprehensive diagnostic assessments of existing operational systems and formulated multi-year strategic plans, enhancing annual productivity by ~14%
• Established performance governance (KRAs/KPIs, review mechanisms) to institutionalize decision-making and accelerate execution across delivery units
• Organized 10+ workshops/simulation exercises to promote safety awareness, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning, driving risk mitigation and 10% improvement in operational efficiency
• Directed a mission critical airfield project of a premier airbase and solved a major operational blockade resulting in cost saving of $250K 
• Mentored 20+ newly joined employees, nurturing leadership qualities and ensuring comprehensive training resulting in 10% performance enhancement 

IT and Digital Transformation | Multiple Locations | Indian Airforce

• Delivered an integration and roll out of a mission-critical vertical of e-MMS (Electronic Maintenance Management System) project worth ~$135M, delivering integration across 5 regions (covering Pan-India)
• Supervised digitizing maintenance workflows to reduce paper usage by 80%
• Led the national level IT, Power and Infrastructure audit of all critical data centres and data recovery centres of Airforce and recommended solutions which resulted in 98% reliability of the system
• Led data analytics–driven validation of supply chain of most critical spares worth $1.5M, ensuring 100% compliance with ICAO standards and enhancing readiness for air operations by 15%
• Led enterprise risk & compliance initiatives, including sensitive investigations that strengthened information governance and organizational integrity
• Played an integral part in digitizing the entire database (15000+ line items) and allocation process of Command Reserve Warehouse resulting in the 100% transparency of the allocation process

Operations Strategy and Program Delivery | Multiple Locations | Indian Airforce

• Directed the ~$160M Modernization of Airfield Infrastructure (MAFI) program across 9 frontline airbases in 3 states, driving multi-site execution to sustain >95% system reliability
• Innovated a solution by performing a root cause analysis of a strategic asset worth $50M and making it ~100% operational and reducing downtime by 25%
• Commissioned the unit at a new location ($5M tech/infrastructure), stabilized operations, and integrated OEM assets ($4M) via FAT/SAT within a record timeline of 3 months
• Led a team of Top 20+ professional of IAF to resolve 50+ critical operational breakdowns, ensuring seamless functionality
• Spearheaded audit teams to conduct evaluation of critical systems, providing timely feedback to improve system reliability and performance by 5%
• Modernized Unit Run Canteen operations, increasing monthly sales from ₹50 L to ₹1.2 Cr in 1 year through customer flow redesign, digital billing, and optimized inventory scaling
• Coordinated emergency response team at Cyclone Biparjoy affected areas (Coastal areas of Gujarat) and ensured 100% continuity of critical operations  

Supply Chain management and Procurement | Multiple Locations | Indian Airforce

• Led efficient procurement and accounting of stores worth ~$500K via Government e-Marketplace (GeM), driving timely acquisitions and enhanced process compliance within one year
• Formulated and managed ~20 Request for Proposals worth $50M, to expand the vendor base by 20% and to reduce monopoly and accelerate the procurement process
• Ensured uninterrupted availability of critical spares worth $1.5M across 20+ airbases during COVID-19 by closely monitoring and coordinating with supply chain, operations, maintenance and procurement teams
• Built a category plan for $1.5M critical spares (ROP/Safety stock) and improved critical warehouse operations fulfilment centre efficiency by 33% 
• Managed and supervised contractors and vendors for the installation of Airfield Navigational-Aids as part of modernisation of airfield infrastructure

Tata Consultancy Services

Client Coordination and Module Leader | Gandhinagar | Tata Consultancy Services

• Served as the primary Client Coordinator for the Gujarat Government’s Power Sector Department project (a ~$356M program), directly managing communication across government stakeholders and TCS senior leadership
• Collaborated with onshore and offshore teams to drive automation initiatives and streamline applications resulting in enhancing the transparency by 25%
• Assisted in achieving 20% of project delivery milestones that were in alignment with business objectives
• Led requirement gathering, client engagement and smooth execution of business-critical modules, converting stakeholder needs into delivery-ready specifications aligned to program objectives
• Ensured 100% compliance with client policies and standards, maintaining adherence to agreed regulatory and operational framework
• Facilitated cross-functional stakeholder discussions to capture innovation opportunities and keep delivery aligned with evolving business priorities
• Built and ran a structured project-health reporting cadence (daily, weekly, monthly) for delivery leadership, surfacing risks and progress insights that informed prioritization and decision-making

• Awarded the Entry Level Scholarship at IIM Ahmedabad for a distinguished profile and professional achievements
• Received Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief Commendation for outstanding performance in South-Western Air Command
• Received Air Officer Commanding Appreciation Award for undertaking and successfully conducting operations at a premier airbase of Western Air Command
• Received Best Project Award for providing an innovative solution for Intrusion Prevention System to enhance airbase security
• Received Best Speaker Award for pan-Air Force Conference on Modernization of Airfield Infrastructure
• Received First in Order of Merit Award and Best in Parade Award during specialized training
• Received Star of the Month Award as Module Leader

• Post Graduate Diploma Distance Learning (Operations Management), Institute of Management Technology
• Post Graduate Diploma (Aeronautical Engineering), Visvesvaraya University
• Bachelor of Engineering and Technology (Electronics and Communication), SRM University

• Business Management Programme, IIM Kozhikode
• LSSGB certified, KPMG
• Excel skills for Business: Advanced certified, Macquarie University
• Pre-MBA Statistics course, IIM Ahmedabad

• Elected as Vice Recruitment Secretary (PGPX) at IIM Ahmedabad
• Graded Paraglider Pilot and Basic Skier
• Volunteered for Swimming Competitions at IIM Ahmedabad
• Active Swimmer and Fitness enthusiast