INDIAN NAVY                                                                                                   JUN 2014 – JUN 2024

Strategy and Stakeholder Management | Various Locations

• Contributed to the design and construction of INS Vikrant, India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier valued at INR 190 billion.
• Coordinated across agencies including the Prime Minister’s Office to commission INS Vikrant, removing bottlenecks and compressing timelines.
• Led Aviation Facilities Complex trials on INS Vikrant that enabled the first arrested landing and takeoff of LCA and MiG-29, achieving Initial Operational Clearance in 6 months.
• Led a 30+ engineer team to incorporate design improvements on the aircraft carrier, improving crew efficiency by ~20%.
• Planned and delivered a large exhibition and family day for 250+ personnel and families, improving engagement.
• Organized official functions with senior naval leadership to strengthen stakeholder relationships.

Consulting and Advisory| Various Locations

• Secured INR 6 billion additional funding from the Ministry of Defence for activities tied to the construction and commissioning of INS Vikrant.
• Earned a formal commendation from the Mauritian Navy for coordinated, on-time delivery aligned with the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of External Affairs.
• Led condition assessments for 15 warships with a national research laboratory, enabling replacement of outdated protection systems.
• Trained crews on 25+ ships in weight-calculation methods to support safer docking and stability decision.

Operations and Project Management | Various Locations

• Directed commissioning and testing of 40% of critical onboard systems on INS Vikrant, meeting sea-trial milestones.
• Completed 300+ underwater hull inspections for ships and submarines with zero accidents, meeting docking standards.
• Completed hull trials for 50+ warships within planned timelines
• Developed and validated a pontoon-assisted docking method using simulations, enabling safe in-country docking under draft constraints.
• Led refit of a Mauritian warship 15 days early with <10% rework.
• Managed simultaneous refits of three frontline warships, reducing project timelines by ~15%.
• Led a cross-functional team for a Maldivian warship refit of INR 20 million, delivered ahead of schedule with <5% rework.
• Planned and executed operations to reach 90% equipment readiness and 18-hour turnaround for high-value assets.

Supply Chain and Procurement | Various Location

• Managed procurement and accounting of stores worth INR 10 lakh via Government e-Marketplace (GeM), improving timeliness and compliance.
• Improved resource planning and demand forecasting on digital platforms, reducing resource gaps by 10%.
• Created and managed ~20 Requests for Proposals (RFPs), expanding the vendor base by 20%. 

Digital Transformation | Various Locations

• Led analytics-driven validation of aircraft-carrier systems to ensure compliance and readiness for Air-Wing integration on INS Vikrant.
• Completed 100+ stability analyses using simulation and data-driven modeling to reinforce safety.
• Digitized weight-calculation workflows across ship classes, increasing efficiency by 30%.
• Digitized attendance tracking to improve accuracy and participation records.

NATIONAL HIGHWAY INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORP LTD | NEW DELHI                                                          SEP 14 – DEC 24

Human Resources

• Led end-to-end recruitment for 8 critical roles, driving strategic planning, swift shortlisting, and timely closures ensuring seamless hiring under stringent deadlines.
• Led a high-impact wellness and CSR initiative under “Swachhta Hi Seva 2024,” hosting a blood donation and health camp for100+ participants. Strengthened brand goodwill and employee engagement while reinforcing a health-conscious employer image.

Strategy and Stakeholder Management

• Spearheaded Swachhta awareness at HQ through pledge ceremonies and community plays, engaging schools and citizens. Led CTU clean-up efforts, focusing on public and community assets.

• Commended by Commanding Officers of Maldivian and Mauritian warships for successful completion of major refits with nil accidents.
• Promoted six months in advance (top 10 %) of the batch.
• Stood overall second in merit (top 2%) in my branch during under graduation.
• Nine year service medal for distinguished service in Indian Navy.
• Six year service medal for distinguished service in technical cadre.
• Organised Indian Navy Half Marathon at Western Naval Command in 2017.
• Handpicked to be the marker for Indian Navy’s contingent on Republic Day in 2015.

• PG Diploma in Naval Architecture from IIT Delhi
• Naval Orientation Course, Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, Kerala
• B.Tech in Civil Engineering from JSS Academy of Technical Education

• LSSGB certified, KPMG
• Excel skills for business: Advanced certified, Macquarie University
• Pre-MBA Stats course: IIM Ahmedabad
• Course on Managerial skills for technical personnel, NITIE, Mumbai

• Vertical Head in Placement Committee for Pharma and Healthcare for PGPX Batch, responsible for the initiation and smooth implementation of placement activities.

• Stood first in Marathon conducted at IIM Ahmedabad sports festival.

• Commended for standing overall second in merit at the Cross country and for being the only woman cadet to clear Higher swimming test at the Indian Naval Academy.

• Handpicked to be the marker for the platoon commander of Naval Contingent during Republic Day parade 2015.

• Avid-runner, swimmer and fitness enthusiast.