Adani Infra (India) Ltd. (Infrastructure development and project execution across India) | Mundra

• Project Control Manager
  • Led ₹6,000+ Cr portfolio of strategic infrastructure initiatives across 12+ EPC packages (including Ports, Rail, Roads, and Material Handling Systems) driving port-linked growth and SEZ development at India's largest private port.
  • Strategic Growth Execution: Translated growth targets into execution by leading the rollout of a 2.3M sq. ft. container yard, a project that directly enabled ₹400+ Cr in new annual revenue.
  • Cross-Functional Leadership: Acted as a central node for a cross-functional team of 15+, aligning planning, engineering, procurement, and site execution to deliver on key business objectives.
  • Operational Readiness: Led O&M readiness planning for 5 major assets to ensure seamless transition to profitable operations.
  • Cost Optimization: Secured ₹1.2 Cr in cost savings by mitigating potential capex overruns through proactive identification and elimination of scope creep in rail connectivity projects.
  • Financial Management: Advised on capital allocation, achieving 104% cash flow utilization for FY24-25 through advanced tracking in ERP SAP.
  • Digital Transformation: Led a portfolio-wide digital transformation by implementing the Dassault IPMS platform, creating a single source of truth for project data, and enhancing cross-functional collaboration.
  • Turnaround Management: Preserved key cargo commitments by recovering 45+ critical path days on a delayed container jetty through strategic procurement and intelligent sequencing.
  • Process Improvement & Stakeholder Relations: Improved contractor trust and operational efficiency by designing and institutionalizing a new milestone-linked billing system, reducing billing disputes by 35%.
     

Arman Steelcon Pvt Limited (Pre‑Engineered Steel Structures & Industrial Sheds) Indore

• Project Manager
  • Crisis Management: Delivered a business-critical ₹70 Cr modular warehouse during the COVID-19 crisis by implementing a hybrid Agile-Waterfall management framework to navigate extreme uncertainty.
  • Business Continuity: Ensured business continuity for the client by leading crisis-response efforts that averted a 6-week project delay and maintained 90% workforce productivity during lockdowns.
  • Budget Optimization: Achieved 4% cost savings against the approved budget by enabling parallel work streams and using real-time dashboards to accelerate client reviews.
  • Team Leadership & Talent Management: Led the 6-member project team, taking full responsibility for hiring, training, and coordinating with all contractors and procurement to meet revised timelines.
     

Dinkar Associates (Architecture, Interior, Landscape & Planning Services) Indore

• Architect
  • Spearheaded end-to-end architectural design and development for residential, commercial, and institutional projects, ensuring seamless client coordination, design approvals, and regulatory compliance.
  • Actively collaborated with contractors, consultants, and site teams to resolve design challenges and maintain construction quality and timelines.
  • Led design initiatives for sustainable architecture, incorporating passive design strategies, energy-efficient materials, and rainwater harvesting systems.
  • Contributed to LEED-compliant project designs, supporting documentation, and implementation of green building standards.
  • Developed an in-house architectural design manual aligned with NBC 2016 and local development by-laws, streamlining project workflows and approvals.

• ⁠ Conducted a rigorous multi-year, self-directed study of Indian economics, public policy, and governance, consistently qualifying for the UPSC Civil Services Examination - Prelims, Mains and Interview in 2020, 2021, 2022; ranking in the top ~1% out of 1 million+ aspirants ⁠
• ⁠ Awarded A+ for the design of the Konark Museum, recognizing in-depth research into museum design, visitor experience, and integration of cultural and historical narratives
• ⁠ ⁠All India Rank 354: Secured in the International Olympiad of Mathematics, 2009

• B.Arch(Architecture and Planning), Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee

• ⁠ ⁠Lean Six Sigma Green Belt - KPMG India, Credential ID GN042025286
• ⁠ ⁠Registered Architect, Council of Architecture - India, Credential ID CA/2017/89070

• ⁠ ⁠Vertical Head, Placement Committee (Energy and Infrastructure): Leading corporate outreach on careers within the Energy and Infrastructure sectors
• ⁠ ⁠Elected Member, Student Affairs Council: Served as an elected representative for the student body at IIT Roorkee
• ⁠ ⁠Special Mention, 'Ideaz' Technical Fest: Recognized at Cognizant, IIT Roorkee's technical festival in 2012
• ⁠ ⁠Deep Interest in reading non-fiction on History, Culture and Anthropology