Mohit Dhawan
A strategic operations leader with over a decade in the Indian Army, bringing deep expertise in intelligence analysis, high-stakes logistics, secure communications, and cross-functional execution across volatile environments. Managed 1000+ personnel and defense assets worth over ₹150 crore, with a track record of success in anti-terror operations, tri-service exercises, supply chain management, and inter-agency coordination.
Work Experience:
10.6 Years
Industry:
Defence | Technology
Function:
Consulting & Strategy | Data Science & Analytics | General Management | Operations & Supply Chain
Work Experience
Indian Army | Various Locations
- Senior Manager (Operations) | Western Theatre
- Commanded 120+ personnel and 39 communication system vehicles worth ₹26 Cr, leading training and operational readiness.
- Directed tri-service deployment during Exercise Trishakti Prahar, managing 126 vehicles and 500+ staff.
- Instituted cyber audit protocols and preventive fault tracking, improving system uptime and ensuring zero breaches.
- Restored operability of TETRA RTS systems worth ₹9 Cr through OEM coordination; led resolution of multi-year legacy issues.
- Managed two additional Charges: canteen operations (profit ↑80%) and Bhopal’s 'Yodhasthal' museum (TripAdvisor #1).
- Executive Officer to Chief of Staff (Maj Gen Rank) | Western Theatre
- Supported operational planning and decision-making by coordinating inputs from intelligence, logistics, and engineering branches; drafted strategic briefs and ensured timely execution of inter-departmental directives.
- Oversaw the handling of advanced encryption systems and classified communication networks; led a 6-member team to enforce INFOSEC protocols, achieving zero data breaches and full compliance across all operations.
- Logistics Officer, Rashtriya Rifles | North Kashmir
- Led ₹17 Cr procurement and annual logistics across 100+ vehicle fleet in cut-off, high-altitude sectors.
- Planned annual winter stocking worth ₹8Cr, ensured vehicle uptime, and managed porter contracts enabling uninterrupted mission operations.
- Implemented COVID protocols for 700+ personnel; managed a school and goodwill projects under Op Sadbhavana worth ₹60 Lakh.
- Operations & Administration Officer, Rashtriya Rifles | North Kashmir
- Coordinated all battalion-level operations for a 1400+ person unit; led ₹75 Cr infra projects in mountainous terrain.
- Reduced critical intelligence transmission time by 20%; supervised SHBOs and 8 successful casualty evacuations.
- Instituted predictive procurement for communications equipment, reducing downtime by 50%; led a 40-member tech team.
- Spearheaded 100+ anti-terror ops with LEAs; implemented ₹4 Cr Early Warning System project in VUCA zones.
- Intelligence & Analysis Officer | Assam & Arunachal (LAC)
- Delivered intelligence to 1 Corps Headquarters, 5 Division Headquarters, 12 Brigade Headquarters, and 40+ battalions; led 32-person cross-functional team.
- Enabled 11 successful anti-terror ops via predictive analytics and real-time actionable intelligence.
- Led trials and operational fielding of ₹15 crore next-generation intelligence acquisition systems across the North-East, resulting in a 30% increase in actionable data collection efficiency.
Accomplishments
- Awarded Chief of Integrated Staff Committee (CISC) Commendation in 2019 for outstanding operational performance in North-East.
- Awarded the entry scholarship at IIM Ahmedabad for a distinguished profile and career.
- Received Instructor Grading in Prestigious Junior Command Course (PG Diploma in Defence Management, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV), Indore)
- Conferred 4 Field Service Medals for incident-free deployments in J&K, LAC & NE
- Army Eastern Zone Basketball Champion (State Level); 2016–17, 2017–18
Education
- PG Diploma (Data Science & AI), IIIT Bangalore
- PG Diploma (Defence Management & Strategic Studies) University of Madras, Chennai
- B.Tech (Electronics & Communication Engineering) GGSIPU, Delhi
Certification
- Business Management Programme for Defence Officers, IIM Bangalore
- CORe (Business Fundamentals), Harvard Business School (Online)
- Certificate in Technical Resource Management, DAVV, Indore (Instructor Grading)
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB), KPMG
Extra-curricular
- Volunteered for animal welfare initiatives and social outreach programs; Emergency Cell Head at Pawsible at IIMA
- Captain, Fresher’s Hockey Team at Yalgaar tournament at IIM Ahmedabad, Awarded MVP in Hockey
- Student skydiver with 9 solo jumps completed under international safety protocols.
- Volunteer at Commonwealth Games 2010, as Accreditation assistant supporting large-scale event accreditation mechanism.
- Represented Army unit in inter-formation professional and sports competitions
- Represented college in football and athletics at intercollegiate tournaments
- University champion in street play; represented UG college dramatics team