Bharat Kaushik

Former CISF & Intelligence Bureau officer skilled in change management, crisis management and process optimization. Proven leader in managing cross-functional teams, driving strategic initiatives and executing critical operations & tech-driven solutions.

Work Experience

Assistant Commandant, Security Consulting, Strategy, General Management & Administration | Central Industrial Security Force, MHA |  Nasik

  • Initiated and secured consideration for CISF deployment at Trimbakeshwar Temple, Nasik; new unit onboarding in progress 
  • Developed a two-layer automatic access control management system for India Security Press Nasik, providing recommendations on strategic access points and the corresponding infrastructure support needed, thereby reducing implementation costs by over 40%
  • Led a review of security setup at Currency Note Press, Nasik, providing a cost-effective solution by recommending process digitalization and reducing the personnel deployed by 20%
  • Recommended network security measures for the e-Passport division at India Security Press, Nasik, including data diodes, air-gap systems, and Linux platforms. Ensured timely implementation, earning praise from top NIC (National Informatics Centre) officials.
  • Introduced e-Office Management System in office administration, thus minimizing paper usage & reducing administrative turnaround times by 90% 
  • Introduced UPI transactions and boosted inventory turnover in the unit-run canteen, leading to a 20% increase in sales and enhanced customer satisfaction
  • Led over 180 personnel to conduct elections at 24 polling stations in Godhra & Patan districts for the Gujarat Assembly Elections 2022, ensuring the smooth conduct of free and fair elections
  • Evaluated over 15,000 candidates in recruitment drives for constables as a Recruitment Board Member, overseeing the overall planning, manpower management, resource management, procurements, and contingency planning
  • Designed and supervised the access control and inner layer security at Defence Expo 2022 and India International Jewellery Show 2023
  • Oversaw general administration and disciplinary matters of teams, each with over 350 personnel, across multiple units such as ISP Nasik, RIL Jamnagar and ONGC Mumbai
  • Managed annual budgets of around Rs 25 crores, handling salaries, pensions, procurements and other financial matters

Assistant Central Intelligence Officer, Strategy, Operations & General Management | Intelligence Bureau, MHA |  Arunachal Pradesh

  • Advised district administration on policy measures to manage essential commodities shortages and deploy a door-step delivery mechanism during the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in a peaceful environment 
  • Pioneered the use of web crawlers and scrapers for Open-Source Intelligence collection and surveillance using Python, SQL and AWS.
  • Developed a classification model using Machine Learning, NLP, Python, and SQL to identify high-impact individuals, NGOs, and strategic organizations in the district based on their websites, social media profiles, and related online presence.
  • Led the intelligence unit of a district in Arunachal Pradesh as Officer-in-Charge, supervising a team of 7 people
  • Raised a source capable of providing inputs on matters of national importance
  • Investigated a potential honeytrap case within an Armed Force unit, resulting in a positive outcome
  • Planned and successfully executed a multi-agency patrolling exercise leading 15 men at Indo-China Border
  • Collected and collated intelligence on a wide range of issues that could potentially impact national security and law and order, including cross-border movement, insurgent activity, crime, religious conversions and NGO funding

Technology Analyst, Data Analytics | ZS Associates |  Gurgaon

  • Analyzed data and created workflows for data transformation for Gilead Sciences, Inc
  • Utilized Informatica, SQL and MS Excel in integrating data from multiple DBMS to Teradata
Accomplishments
  • IIMA Entry Scholarship : Awarded with the IIM Ahmedabad PGPX 2023-24 batch entry-level scholarship for distinguished profile and career achievements. (26 out of 158 candidates)
  • Awarded Deputy Inspector General’s Appreciation Certificate for exemplary performance during IIJS Premiere-2023, organised at JWC Mumbai.
  • Awarded Sr. Commandant’s Appreciation Certificate for conducting the Director General’s unit inspection in 2022.
  • Awarded Commandant’s Appreciation Certificate for successful conduct of Recruitment of Constable/Tradesman-2022.
  •  All India Rank-54 from over 3 Lakh candidates in UPSC CAPF 2018 (Top 0.02%)
  •  All India Rank-14 among 7.5 Lakh candidates in ACIO-II, Intelligence Bureau 2018 (Top 0.002%)
  •  All India Rank-27 from over 4 Lakh candidates in UPSC NDA-II 2011 (Top 0.01%)
  • Awarded a Certificate of Merit in 2009 by the Children's Educational Trust in the All India Talent Search Examination
Education

Advance Post-Graduate Diploma in Industrial Security, Law and Management , NALSAR 
B.Tech., Computer Science Engineering, Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology, GGSIPU

Certificates
  •  Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate, Google 
  •  Google Business Intelligence Professional, Google 
  • Introduction to Generative AI by Google
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, KPMG 
  • Microsoft Certified Professional and MTA: Database Fundamentals , Microsoft
Co/Extra-curricular
  •  Organized multiple blood donation camps and motivated over 300 personnel to donate blood
  •  Organized a Cultural Mela to promote a feeling of brotherhood among the families of the force personnel 
  • Organized cleanliness drives at prominent places in the City of Nasik, instilling a sense of civic pride 
  • Spread awareness against Cancer/Hepatitis-B & raised funds as a Volunteer for Care Promise Welfare  Society 
  • Earned a Certificate of Excellence in Hindi by Akhila Bhartiya Rashtrabhasha Vikas Samiti 

Quick Look

  • Work Experience: 5.7 Years
  • Previous Roles

    Assistant Commandant, Security Consulting, Strategy, General Management & Administration, Central Industrial Security Force, MHA  

    Assistant Central Intelligence Officer, Strategy, Operations & General Management Intelligence Bureau, MHA

     

  • Function : General Management
    Operations/Logistics/Supply Chain
    Project/Program Management
    Strategy
  • Industry/Sector: Defence
    Government/PSUs
    Technology
Work Experience

Assistant Commandant, Security Consulting, Strategy, General Management & Administration | Central Industrial Security Force, MHA |  Nasik

  • Initiated and secured consideration for CISF deployment at Trimbakeshwar Temple, Nasik; new unit onboarding in progress 
  • Developed a two-layer automatic access control management system for India Security Press Nasik, providing recommendations on strategic access points and the corresponding infrastructure support needed, thereby reducing implementation costs by over 40%
  • Led a review of security setup at Currency Note Press, Nasik, providing a cost-effective solution by recommending process digitalization and reducing the personnel deployed by 20%
  • Recommended network security measures for the e-Passport division at India Security Press, Nasik, including data diodes, air-gap systems, and Linux platforms. Ensured timely implementation, earning praise from top NIC (National Informatics Centre) officials.
  • Introduced e-Office Management System in office administration, thus minimizing paper usage & reducing administrative turnaround times by 90% 
  • Introduced UPI transactions and boosted inventory turnover in the unit-run canteen, leading to a 20% increase in sales and enhanced customer satisfaction
  • Led over 180 personnel to conduct elections at 24 polling stations in Godhra & Patan districts for the Gujarat Assembly Elections 2022, ensuring the smooth conduct of free and fair elections
  • Evaluated over 15,000 candidates in recruitment drives for constables as a Recruitment Board Member, overseeing the overall planning, manpower management, resource management, procurements, and contingency planning
  • Designed and supervised the access control and inner layer security at Defence Expo 2022 and India International Jewellery Show 2023
  • Oversaw general administration and disciplinary matters of teams, each with over 350 personnel, across multiple units such as ISP Nasik, RIL Jamnagar and ONGC Mumbai
  • Managed annual budgets of around Rs 25 crores, handling salaries, pensions, procurements and other financial matters

Assistant Central Intelligence Officer, Strategy, Operations & General Management | Intelligence Bureau, MHA |  Arunachal Pradesh

  • Advised district administration on policy measures to manage essential commodities shortages and deploy a door-step delivery mechanism during the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in a peaceful environment 
  • Pioneered the use of web crawlers and scrapers for Open-Source Intelligence collection and surveillance using Python, SQL and AWS.
  • Developed a classification model using Machine Learning, NLP, Python, and SQL to identify high-impact individuals, NGOs, and strategic organizations in the district based on their websites, social media profiles, and related online presence.
  • Led the intelligence unit of a district in Arunachal Pradesh as Officer-in-Charge, supervising a team of 7 people
  • Raised a source capable of providing inputs on matters of national importance
  • Investigated a potential honeytrap case within an Armed Force unit, resulting in a positive outcome
  • Planned and successfully executed a multi-agency patrolling exercise leading 15 men at Indo-China Border
  • Collected and collated intelligence on a wide range of issues that could potentially impact national security and law and order, including cross-border movement, insurgent activity, crime, religious conversions and NGO funding

Technology Analyst, Data Analytics | ZS Associates |  Gurgaon

  • Analyzed data and created workflows for data transformation for Gilead Sciences, Inc
  • Utilized Informatica, SQL and MS Excel in integrating data from multiple DBMS to Teradata
Accomplishments
  • IIMA Entry Scholarship : Awarded with the IIM Ahmedabad PGPX 2023-24 batch entry-level scholarship for distinguished profile and career achievements. (26 out of 158 candidates)
  • Awarded Deputy Inspector General’s Appreciation Certificate for exemplary performance during IIJS Premiere-2023, organised at JWC Mumbai.
  • Awarded Sr. Commandant’s Appreciation Certificate for conducting the Director General’s unit inspection in 2022.
  • Awarded Commandant’s Appreciation Certificate for successful conduct of Recruitment of Constable/Tradesman-2022.
  •  All India Rank-54 from over 3 Lakh candidates in UPSC CAPF 2018 (Top 0.02%)
  •  All India Rank-14 among 7.5 Lakh candidates in ACIO-II, Intelligence Bureau 2018 (Top 0.002%)
  •  All India Rank-27 from over 4 Lakh candidates in UPSC NDA-II 2011 (Top 0.01%)
  • Awarded a Certificate of Merit in 2009 by the Children's Educational Trust in the All India Talent Search Examination
Education

Advance Post-Graduate Diploma in Industrial Security, Law and Management , NALSAR 
B.Tech., Computer Science Engineering, Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology, GGSIPU

Certificates
  •  Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate, Google 
  •  Google Business Intelligence Professional, Google 
  • Introduction to Generative AI by Google
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, KPMG 
  • Microsoft Certified Professional and MTA: Database Fundamentals , Microsoft
Co/Extra-curricular
  •  Organized multiple blood donation camps and motivated over 300 personnel to donate blood
  •  Organized a Cultural Mela to promote a feeling of brotherhood among the families of the force personnel 
  • Organized cleanliness drives at prominent places in the City of Nasik, instilling a sense of civic pride 
  • Spread awareness against Cancer/Hepatitis-B & raised funds as a Volunteer for Care Promise Welfare  Society 
  • Earned a Certificate of Excellence in Hindi by Akhila Bhartiya Rashtrabhasha Vikas Samiti