Ankit Jain

Growth-driven strategy leader with a decade of expertise in executing high-impact engineering projects, strategic consulting, and stakeholder management in the Indian Navy. Among a select few in the country proficient in behavioural analysis and leadership hiring for defence.

Work Experience

Live Projects | Persistent Systems

  • Leading the project for Persistent Systems to develop AI-focused consulting offerings aimed at enhancing engineering productivity and optimizing client outcomes
  • Designing strategies for AI-driven transformation in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) through tools such as SASVA, aligning AI solutions with measurable improvements in engineering productivity and operational efficiency.
  • Creating first-call decks and detailed playbooks for client interactions, offering actionable insights and clear frameworks for adopting AI solutions, ensuring streamlined implementation and measurable results. 

 

Live Project: Research on Patient Advocacy Groups | Domain - Health Care

  • Mapping patient journeys with chronic diseases and analyzing support group interactions to help pharmaceutical companies develop insights and explore AI use cases for providing tailored solutions throughout the disease lifecycle.
  • Conducting research to map patient experiences throughout the disease lifecycle, from diagnosis to ongoing management. Identifying key patient pain points and unmet needs to help pharma companies develop AI-driven, personalized solutions.
  • Developing actionable insights to form pharma strategies in enhancing patient support and product development.

 

Strategy Consultant | Indian Navy, Naval Selection Board | Visakhapatnam

  • Led comprehensive personality assessments for over 2000 individuals using advanced psychometric tools resulting in precise competency modeling and optimized bench management.
  • Formulated and implemented Diversity and Inclusion policies to take the recruitment of women in leadership roles from zero to 30 within a calendar year.
  • Spearheaded infrastructure project worth Rs 20 Cr for building new facilities to cater expansion of recruitment center.


Senior Manager (Planning and Production) | Indian Navy, Naval Aircraft Yard | Visakhapatnam

  • Revived a non-operational aircraft after 9 years using Agile Methodologies overcoming COVID-related supply chain disruptions and enhancing fleet readiness by 27% with strategic planning and cross-functional training
  • Negotiated a comprehensive contract with an international firm, securing asset availability for seven years while generating annual savings of Rs 12.5 crore; ensured ongoing operational capabilities through strategic planning and resource allocation.
  • Guided an accident investigation team through root cause analysis, formulating preventive strategies, and ensuring enhanced safety and compliance standards.
  • Streamlined resource allocation using ERP Systems for 400+ personnel across multiple departments, optimizing demand forecasting processes and implementing cross-departmental skill enhancement, which reduced the resource gap by 15%.
  • Incorporated data-driven decision-making aimed at reducing downtime incidents for the engineering units through efficient cross-inventory utilization among stakeholders, resulting in a 25% enhancement in commitments.


Air Engineering Officer, Project Manager | Indian Navy, INS Dega | Visakhapatnam

  • Led the team for successful completion of production of more than 10 aircraft through various stages of assembly, testing and delivery using Waterfall Methodologies.
  • Drafted detailed proposal and initiated the construction of four multilevel workshops including an Aircraft Refurbishing Centre and Engine Maintenance Bay for meeting future requirements.
  • Oversaw the training and development of 200+ sailors by developing professional profiles, defining KPIs, and ensuring access to career progression courses to facilitate comprehensive personal and professional growth.
  • Coordinated, monitored, and successfully executed the repairs of 10 aircraft in liaison with DPSUs, Indian firms, and American stakeholders leading to a cost-saving of approximately Rs 10 crore to the exchequer.  


Air Engineer Officer, Manager (Operations) | Indian Navy, INAS 350 | Visakhapatnam

  • Led teams for multiple Search and Rescue Missions across the eastern seaboard rescuing 50+ stranded individuals at sea.
  • Modified training programme of 100+ sailors in various departments for creating an effective redundant competency model.
  • Digitized maintenance forecasting through software integration, leading to an 18% increase in air asset availability.
Accomplishments
  • NASA Systems Engineer Award (2013): Honored by NASA for ranking in top 5 internationally in UAV design and flight competition held in USA. 
  • Commendation by Commander-in-Chief, Southern Command (2022): Awarded commendation by the highest authority of the Southern Region for exceptional performance in the delivery of a critical project.
  • Letter of Merit, Commander-in-Chief, Eastern Command (2020): Recognized for the display of leadership skills in planning, forecasting, and liaisoning for setting up of Covid Cell during the Nationwide lockdown.
  • Commendation by Commander-in-Chief, Eastern Command (2016): Awarded for leadership skills displayed during search and rescue missions on the eastern seaboard while performing the role of Air Engineer Officer/ Manager Operations.
Education
  • M. Tech. in Aeronautics, Naval Institute of Aeronautical Technology
  • B. E. in Aeronautical Engineering, Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Visvesvaraya Technological University
Certificates
  • Group Testing Officer, Defence Institute of Psychological Research
  • Analyst of Human Behavior, Naval Selection Board
  • Business Writing, University of Colorado Boulder
     
Co/Extra-curricular
  • Authored a case study on multi-sided platform businesses at IIM Ahmedabad for utilization in future course on new age digital platform businesses. 
  • Vice Recruitment Secretary of PGPX Batch, responsible for the initiation and smooth implementation of placement activities 
  • Acquired basic proficiency in the French language (A1).
  • Participated and ranked 12th among 75 teams in the International SAE Aero West Competition in Van Nuys, California.
  • Participated and completed eight half marathons. 
  • Won Squash competition during the intra-batch sports meet, Dvandv‘24, in IIM Ahmedabad. 

Quick Look

  • Work Experience: 10 Years
  • Previous Roles

    Indian Navy

  • Function : General Management
    Operations/Logistics/Supply Chain
    Project/Program Management
    Strategy
  • Industry/Sector: Aerospace/Aviation/Automotive
    Defence
Work Experience

Live Projects | Persistent Systems

  • Leading the project for Persistent Systems to develop AI-focused consulting offerings aimed at enhancing engineering productivity and optimizing client outcomes
  • Designing strategies for AI-driven transformation in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) through tools such as SASVA, aligning AI solutions with measurable improvements in engineering productivity and operational efficiency.
  • Creating first-call decks and detailed playbooks for client interactions, offering actionable insights and clear frameworks for adopting AI solutions, ensuring streamlined implementation and measurable results. 

 

Live Project: Research on Patient Advocacy Groups | Domain - Health Care

  • Mapping patient journeys with chronic diseases and analyzing support group interactions to help pharmaceutical companies develop insights and explore AI use cases for providing tailored solutions throughout the disease lifecycle.
  • Conducting research to map patient experiences throughout the disease lifecycle, from diagnosis to ongoing management. Identifying key patient pain points and unmet needs to help pharma companies develop AI-driven, personalized solutions.
  • Developing actionable insights to form pharma strategies in enhancing patient support and product development.

 

Strategy Consultant | Indian Navy, Naval Selection Board | Visakhapatnam

  • Led comprehensive personality assessments for over 2000 individuals using advanced psychometric tools resulting in precise competency modeling and optimized bench management.
  • Formulated and implemented Diversity and Inclusion policies to take the recruitment of women in leadership roles from zero to 30 within a calendar year.
  • Spearheaded infrastructure project worth Rs 20 Cr for building new facilities to cater expansion of recruitment center.


Senior Manager (Planning and Production) | Indian Navy, Naval Aircraft Yard | Visakhapatnam

  • Revived a non-operational aircraft after 9 years using Agile Methodologies overcoming COVID-related supply chain disruptions and enhancing fleet readiness by 27% with strategic planning and cross-functional training
  • Negotiated a comprehensive contract with an international firm, securing asset availability for seven years while generating annual savings of Rs 12.5 crore; ensured ongoing operational capabilities through strategic planning and resource allocation.
  • Guided an accident investigation team through root cause analysis, formulating preventive strategies, and ensuring enhanced safety and compliance standards.
  • Streamlined resource allocation using ERP Systems for 400+ personnel across multiple departments, optimizing demand forecasting processes and implementing cross-departmental skill enhancement, which reduced the resource gap by 15%.
  • Incorporated data-driven decision-making aimed at reducing downtime incidents for the engineering units through efficient cross-inventory utilization among stakeholders, resulting in a 25% enhancement in commitments.


Air Engineering Officer, Project Manager | Indian Navy, INS Dega | Visakhapatnam

  • Led the team for successful completion of production of more than 10 aircraft through various stages of assembly, testing and delivery using Waterfall Methodologies.
  • Drafted detailed proposal and initiated the construction of four multilevel workshops including an Aircraft Refurbishing Centre and Engine Maintenance Bay for meeting future requirements.
  • Oversaw the training and development of 200+ sailors by developing professional profiles, defining KPIs, and ensuring access to career progression courses to facilitate comprehensive personal and professional growth.
  • Coordinated, monitored, and successfully executed the repairs of 10 aircraft in liaison with DPSUs, Indian firms, and American stakeholders leading to a cost-saving of approximately Rs 10 crore to the exchequer.  


Air Engineer Officer, Manager (Operations) | Indian Navy, INAS 350 | Visakhapatnam

  • Led teams for multiple Search and Rescue Missions across the eastern seaboard rescuing 50+ stranded individuals at sea.
  • Modified training programme of 100+ sailors in various departments for creating an effective redundant competency model.
  • Digitized maintenance forecasting through software integration, leading to an 18% increase in air asset availability.
Accomplishments
  • NASA Systems Engineer Award (2013): Honored by NASA for ranking in top 5 internationally in UAV design and flight competition held in USA. 
  • Commendation by Commander-in-Chief, Southern Command (2022): Awarded commendation by the highest authority of the Southern Region for exceptional performance in the delivery of a critical project.
  • Letter of Merit, Commander-in-Chief, Eastern Command (2020): Recognized for the display of leadership skills in planning, forecasting, and liaisoning for setting up of Covid Cell during the Nationwide lockdown.
  • Commendation by Commander-in-Chief, Eastern Command (2016): Awarded for leadership skills displayed during search and rescue missions on the eastern seaboard while performing the role of Air Engineer Officer/ Manager Operations.
Education
  • M. Tech. in Aeronautics, Naval Institute of Aeronautical Technology
  • B. E. in Aeronautical Engineering, Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Visvesvaraya Technological University
Certificates
  • Group Testing Officer, Defence Institute of Psychological Research
  • Analyst of Human Behavior, Naval Selection Board
  • Business Writing, University of Colorado Boulder
     
Co/Extra-curricular
  • Authored a case study on multi-sided platform businesses at IIM Ahmedabad for utilization in future course on new age digital platform businesses. 
  • Vice Recruitment Secretary of PGPX Batch, responsible for the initiation and smooth implementation of placement activities 
  • Acquired basic proficiency in the French language (A1).
  • Participated and ranked 12th among 75 teams in the International SAE Aero West Competition in Van Nuys, California.
  • Participated and completed eight half marathons. 
  • Won Squash competition during the intra-batch sports meet, Dvandv‘24, in IIM Ahmedabad.