Indian Navy

Senior Program Manager (Strategy, Operations & Transformation) | Visakhapatnam

•      Spearheaded the commissioning of the Helicopter Squadron, establishing strategic infrastructure worth ₹100 Cr. Led 140 personnel to complete the project 15% ahead of schedule.

•      Designed and implemented the first aircraft component supply chain for the new squadron using historical data analysis, optimising ₹60 Cr inventory and reducing maintenance downtimes by 40%.

•      Saved 38 lives during the Aug 2024 Godavari floods by relocating the operational base to the affected area within 12 hours (transferring equipment, manpower, and resources) to ensure rapid aircraft readiness.

•      Led performance management, capability development, and workforce planning for 180+ personnel, including two officers. Oversaw foundational aircraft training for 35 new recruits to enhance operational effectiveness.

•      Delivered the highest serviceability rate of 81% and 100% peak-period availability of squadron aircraft by planning and implementing an optimised maintenance cycle. Achieved 750+ hours of incident free flying.

•      Ensured flawless execution of Navy Day 2024 operations by leading logistics, maintenance, and deployment of ₹120 Cr assets to a detached location 450 km away. Directed a 60-personnel team to deliver all missions on time.

•      Digitised maintenance logs and launched targeted personnel upskilling programs, modernising processes to enhance servicing accuracy by 25% and eliminate reliance on legacy methods.

•      Enhanced operational security and communication reliability by delivering the ₹30 Cr Naval Communication Network project as the squadron’s Information & Security Officer.

•           Procured critical IT assets, implemented advanced data protection protocols, and led security awareness training for all personnel, reducing cyber risk exposure.

Senior Operations Manager (Tech Operations & Transformation) | Visakhapatnam

•      Launched a new Shipborne Helicopter Flight and directed ₹4 Cr infrastructure upgrades, integrating with new warships and expanding Fleet’s operational reach by 15%.

•      Achieved 48% above flying targets and record 72% serviceability by Redesigned maintenance processes and mentored 35 sailors.

•      Pioneered an innovative spares reuse strategy leveraging non-moving inventory of depot and decommissioned aircraft, unlocking ₹10 Cr savings and enhancing fleet efficiency.

•      Strengthened international interoperability by preparing aircraft for multinational exercises with US, Japanese, and French Navies. Enabled rapid rescue and medical evacuation missions with 100% success.

•      Executed a time-sensitive ₹2 Cr cockpit upgrade project to enable Night Vision Goggle operations, enhancing mission capability by 40%.

•      Established the unit’s IT infrastructure and executed a ₹0.5 Cr procurement plan, boosting communication efficiency and ensuring secure and reliable connectivity for the department.
 

Senior Operations Manager (Tech Operations & Transformation) | Visakhapatnam

•      Directed ₹65 Cr overhaul and upgrade project for six helicopters by leading 80-member cross-functional Navy–HAL team, ensuring timely delivery and improving aircraft availability.

•      Delivered an aircraft for a critical UN mission on schedule by managing end-to-end production and ₹1.5 Cr supply chain coordination amid pandemic disruptions.

•      Initiated a ₹6 Cr infrastructure project to establish the first MH60R helicopter system testing workshop at Kochi, enabling advanced operational testing.

•      Directed ₹15 Cr radar and weapon system upgrades across 8 helicopters in collaboration with Israel Aerospace Industries, enhancing mission capability by 40%.

•      Developed the station’s first IFF system test bench and initiated an ₹0.8 Cr serviceability contract with HAL, boosting system availability by 60%.

•      Designed and commissioned an Avionics Test Facility for engine ignition systems, cutting component downtime by 15% and reducing man-hours by 20%.

•      Ensured peak operational efficiency of 55+ avionics test and repair benches, sustaining mission-critical readiness across multiple aircraft systems.
 

Technical Operations Manager (Maintenance & Operational Strategy) | Kochi

•      Directed a 120-member technical team to sustain 24/7 aircraft readiness, enabling high-tempo rescue operations during Kerala floods and critical COVID-19 evacuations.

•      Optimized spares, oil usage, and defect tracking through data analytics, enabling predictive maintenance model that reduced unplanned downtime and enhanced aircraft serviceability by 10%.

•      Led trials for integrating Naval Anti-Ship Missiles on Sea King helicopters, enhancing strike capability and operational readiness. 

•      Streamlined component survey and demand planning processes, improving spares logistics efficiency by 30% and securing top operational inspection ratings.

•           Enhanced hangar safety by overhauling fire protection systems, implementing zone-based FOD controls, and driving audit-based safety upgrades to ensure zero incidents.
 

Instructor/ Trainee Officer | Indian Naval Academy/ Training Schools

•      Trained 150 sailors in C++ and microprocessor systems at the Naval Training School, enhancing workforce capability and professional growth.

•      Led Quick Reaction Team operations to maintain high-level security and rapid threat response at a critical naval installation.

•      Drove welfare projects enhancing living standards and communal spaces for 2,000 sailors, fostering higher morale and operational cohesion.

•      Organized industrial visits for 40 Indian and 12 international naval officers to leading aerospace firms and research labs, fostering collaborative learning.

•      Successfully completed Electrical and Air Electrical Specialisation Course; graduating in the top 5% of the class.

• Awarded the Entry Level Scholarship at IIM Ahmedabad for a distinguished profile and career achievements.
• Awarded by the Chief of Naval Staff for initiating tutoring classes for 35 school children in remotely located naval station.
• Designed an IoT-based hangar surveillance system, recognized by CNS for innovation in security tech; patent pending.
• Led setup of Eastern Naval Command's first Sea King Squadron, commissioning infrastructure, supply chain, and technical operations.
• Developed in-house oxygen concentrator to overcome oxygen cylinder shortages during COVID-19 pandemic.
• Delivered aircraft for UN peacekeeping mission by executing end-to-end production project.
• Implemented the first-ever personnel fatigue monitoring system in a naval squadron to improve work-life balance.
• Coordinated transportation logistics for Naval Chiefs from 26 countries during the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium.
• Reduced aircraft turnaround time by digitizing maintenance logs and implementing real-time consumption tracking.
• Participated in multinational exercises with the US, France, and Japanese Navies, enhancing interoperability and operational coordination.

• Master of Technology (Aeronautics), Cochin University of Science and Technology
• Master of Science (Electronics and Telecommunication), Cochin University of Science and Technology
• BE+MBA (Dual Degree- Electronics & Communication + Finance/ Marketing), Panjab University, Chandigarh

• Data Analytics, Google Certification
• Excel Skills for Business: Advanced, Macquarie University, Australia
• Lean Six Sigma Certification, Green Belt, KPMG
• Statistics and Accounting , IIM Ahmedabad
• Air Logistics Management Course, Indian Navy
• Electrical Specialisation, Indian Navy
• Air Electrical Specialisation, Indian Navy
• Naval Weapons and Missile Technology, Military Institute of Technology

• Planned and organised the Navy Day Operations Demo-2024 at Puri, coordinating logistics, aircraft readiness, and execution.
• Organising member of Naval Flight Safety Meeting- 2024 at Visakhapatnam.
• Core team member for the 2019 Navy Day Operations Demo at Kochi, managing transportation and seating logistics.
• Organised the Navy Day Marathon- 2017 at Jamnagar, engaging 1500+ participants and local stakeholders.
• Participated in Intra-Command Squash Championship.
• Represented unit in Command Cross Country Championships.
• Participated in various Half Marathons organized by the Indian Navy.
• Represented college football team in Intra-University Football Championship.