Indian Navy

• Senior Program Manager (Strategy, Tech and Operations) | Mumbai
  • Led 150+ cross-functional and cross-cultural personnel across strategy, operations, and cybersecurity, driving KPIs through effective workforce planning, conflict resolution, and performance management.
  • Successfully recovered a $25M aircraft from the sea, preserving 95% of systems in a first-of-its-kind operation, showcasing decisive leadership, crisis management, and strategic coordination under pressure.
  • Led IT Operations & Cybersecurity for 1500+ mission-critical IT assets and $50M+ infrastructure, managing 100+ personnel; implemented security policies, deployed SIEM and oversaw AD, IAM, and forensics protocols to ensure 100% uptime and zero breaches.
  • Directed end-to-end deployment of the Naval Communication Network (NCN), a $55M project, delivering secure digital infrastructure for defense operations; Led system configuration, legacy system migration, integration, and go-live with zero downtime and full data integrity.
  • Co-led ERP system design and implementation for Indian Naval Aviation’s $7.41B asset base, driving architecture planning, requirement mapping, UAT, and rollout to streamline asset lifecycle, enable predictive maintenance, and automate supply chain.
  • Enabled full interoperability of $75M helicopters with legacy platforms, integrating new capabilities through feasibility analysis, funding & approvals, trials, and policy execution.
  • Defined technical PSQRs for acquisition for 111 Naval Utility Helicopters (NUH), ensuring alignment with the Indian Navy’s operational needs as part of the Board of Officers.
  • Appointed Investigating Officer for 5 high-stakes espionage cases, leading intelligence validation, interrogation strategy, and cross-agency coordination, demonstrating discretion, analytical rigor, and process integrity.
     
• Senior Technical Advisor (Strategy, Operations & Diplomacy) | Maldives
  • Led cross-cultural teams and multi-level stakeholders on an international mission to manage $50M+ in mission-critical assets; implemented predictive maintenance and resource optimization strategies, driving asset utilization to 91% and saving 100+ lives despite last-mile and manpower constraints.
  • Oversaw management of 4000 SKUs, employing predictive and time series and ABC/ FSN analysis thus guaranteeing seamless operations.
  • Drove policy-level decisions in collaboration with the Indian embassy and the Maldives government to enhance last-mile connectivity and implement real-time inventory tracking, thereby reducing lead times by 40% and saving $10M+ annually.
  • Orchestrated India–Maldives strategic alignment by driving vendor partnerships and policy reforms, reduced repair delays by 55% and infused $ 30M into the Maldivian economy, boosting bilateral cooperation and local resilience.
  • Strengthened bilateral ties through joint exercises and maritime security operations with Maldives, US, and UK.
     
• Director (Facilities, Operations and IT Program Delivery) | Mumbai
  • Directed the establishment of a new aviation unit, overseeing commissioning of technical and infrastructure facilities worth $85M; optimized execution through stakeholder alignment and lean practices, delivering $350M in contracts within schedule.
  • Spearheaded the acceptance of aviation assets from OEM valued at $75M, leading to capability enhancement.
  • Built a secure, scalable IT infrastructure worth $2M+, enabling seamless operations for 100+ personnel; integrated e-PKI with IDAM systems to enable digital authentication and governance for 500+ users; and ensured zero data breaches through robust access controls and enterprise-grade security protocols.
  • By defining KRAs and KPIs, and organizing training for 100+ personnel, enhanced organizational capability by 20%.
     
• Senior Manager (Operations, Engineering & Capability Development) | Kochi
  • Averted a potential $80M loss during an international exercise by devising and executing first-of-its-kind engine starting protocols for a grounded aviation asset, demonstrating critical thinking, technical agility and high-stakes problem solving under pressure.
  • Ensured 100% fleet readiness during Cyclone Tauktae, enabling the rescue of 43 lives; implemented robust crisis SOPs and mission continuity plans in COVID-19 and other volatile environments.
  • Led 75+ personnel across operations, planning, and maintenance, achieving over 85% asset availability through agile supply chain management and resource allocation.
  • Spearheaded Lean and Agile-driven improvements on the shop floor, eliminating bottlenecks and improving turnaround times through continuous collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders.
  • Strengthened capability pipeline by designing and implementing structured OJT frameworks and upskilling modules for 57 personnel, thereby enhancing succession planning, role readiness, and operational resilience.
     
• Manager (Operations, IT & Strategy) | Kochi
  • Spearheaded the setting up of the first assembly line for major aircraft servicing, reducing TAT by 43%, increasing capacity utilization by 17% and saving $10M per aircraft through optimized resource allocation, system integration, and quality assurance.
  • Championed indigenization and process re-engineering via innovative solutions and strategic analysis, resulting in a 19% reduction in lead time and 30M+ annual savings.
  • Strategized procurement of critical spares worth $1.5M through accurate demand forecasting and supply chain planning, reducing MTTR by 25% and boosting asset availability by 15%.
  • Led IT modernization and digital operations across 20+ units, managing $30M+ in assets and a $15M annual budget while overseeing infrastructure upgrades, threat response protocols, governance, and compliance, thereby ensuring zero breaches.
  • Deployed the Indian Navy’s first Naval Airfield Integrated Security System (NAISS), worth $10M, integrating real-time intrusion detection, access controls, and multi-agency operations.
  • Underwent military, leadership and role specific training across different schools. First in order of merit in every training.
     

Tata Consultancy Services | Pune

• Assistant System Engineer Trainee
  • Led the migration of an ODC for 50 personnel, ensuring a seamless transition and on-time delivery. Awarded TCS Gems.

• Awarded Entry Level Scholarship at IIM Ahmedabad for distinguished profile and career achievements
• Certificate of Appreciation by High Commissioner of India, Maldives for initiative & resolve to strengthen bilateral relations.
• Certificate of Appreciation by Director, MNDF for exemplary commitment & dedicated service to ensure high asset availability.
• Commendation by Commander-in-Chief, Indian Navy for utmost dedication, commitment and professional competence.
• Authored and presented 2 technical papers on root cause analysis and predictive maintenance in the Naval Aviation Seminar.
• First in order of Merit during Military and Technical Specialisation training
• University Gold Medallist - B E (Electronics)

• M Tech (Aeronautics – Electrical) – Cochin University of Science & technology | Kochi
• B E (Electronics) – Gujarat Technological University | Ahmedabad

• Global Supply Chain Management, IIM Indore
• Certified Scrum Master, Scrum Alliance
• IBM Data Analyst
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Black & Green Belt, ISEL

• Elected as Vice Recruitment Secretary (PGPX) at IIM Ahmedabad.
• Certified Powered Hang Glider Pilot by Indian Navy
• Certified Open Water Diver by Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI)
• Editor of “Ahoy Magazine” at Indian Naval Academy
• President – Indian Society of Technical Education, Birla Vishwakarma Mahavidyalaya