Director - Air Defence Operations/ Senior Operations Officer/ Base Intelligence Officer | Indian Air Force | Punjab Sector
- Directed Air Defence Combat Operations of a Forward Air Base stationing more than 2000 personnel, equipment and strategic assets, in a network-centric VUCA environment during and post Balakot Operations and Galwan Stand-off.
- Formulated detailed Passive and Active Defence Strategies to counter enemy Air Strikes and Stand-off Attacks on the base and Area of Responsibility,including an Army Corps.
- Developed and revised Front-line Deployment Strategies for Combat units of the base, based on organisational directives, in coordination with multiple external stakeholders reducing the deployment and operational readiness time by more than 30%.
- Conducted detailed analysis on enemy intelligence and warfighting capabilities formulating comprehensive reports for the purpose of Tactics development and Strategy formulation.
- Planned, coordinated, and executed complex multi-element exercises including brainstorming, detailed pre-mission briefing, and post-mission debriefing and analysis, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency and combat readiness.
- Created training schedules and delivered generic and specialised training to approximately 300 personnel, including senior managers, focusing on personal skill enhancement and organisational development.
- Organised workshops to establish safety and learning encouraging idea sharing to mitigate risks and enhance efficiency.
- Analysed operational and training data, constantly implemented corrective actions, and formulated and revised SOPs, enhancing the operational efficiency by more than 50% with zero accidents over a period of 2 years.
- Planned and Commanded a Drone Defence operation for the Hon’ble PM’s visit to the western border in Punjab Sector in heightened drone threat scenario, involving strategy formulation, operational deployment, and coordination with various teams within 16 hours of task assignment.
- Led cross-functional teams controlling daily operational workflow, including Flying Operations & Air Defence operations managing more than 50 direct reports.
Performed Quality and Compliance audits to ensure due diligence and compliance.
Projects, Change Management, Digital Transformation | Indian Air Force | Multiple Locations
- Led the planning, designing, and development of Terminal Weapon Control Centres at two Air Force Bases, optimizing costs by up to 50% and leading cross-functional teams.
- Spearheaded the Change Management and Digital Transformation of Warfighting Surveillance and Communication systems of two air bases from legacy to network centric, enhancing efficiency by over 40% and saving over 400 operational man-hours annually.
- Directed a multi-year Camouflage, Concealment, and Deception project, significantly reducing the risk associated with visibility and increasing safety of personnel and assets.
- Executed the movement of assets worth over INR 80 crores and 500 professionals for military exercises.
- Led cross-functional teams in managing a major project with strategic implications, coordinating closely with military, government, and civilian stakeholders.
Supply Chain and Inventory Control | Indian Air Force | Multiple Locations
- Ensured fiscal prudence in managing a budget of up to INR 10 crores, forecasting and planning functional areas.
- Managed the end-to-end training procurement process, including contract drafting, negotiation, cost reduction, delivery management, and vendor relations.
- Ensured strict quality control and prompt after-sales service, leading to high user and vendor satisfaction.
- Collaborated with vendors to optimize supply, improving response rates by 45% through effective negotiation and stakeholder assessment mechanisms.
- Built and maintained business relationships with stakeholders, facilitating discussions, decision-making, and conflict resolution to deliver incremental value.