Assistant Director (Internal Consultant, Strategy, Data Analysis) | Indian Naval Tactical Evaluations Group | Mumbai
- Led the digitalization, automation and streamlining of data-analysis procedures for sensitive data, to reduce manipulation and analysis time by 97%.
- Assisted in the development of in-house data analysis tools deployed throughout the Navy. The tool was developed with inputs from numerous internal and external stakeholders, balancing requirements with robustness and scalability in mind.
- While consulting for the Operations wing of the Navy, authored a disruptive paper that optimized the search efficiency of maritime aircraft by 70%, revolutionizing the way sea surveillance is carried out by the Indian Navy and contributing to maritime safety and security.
- Pioneered the use of PowerBI, Excel macros/ dashboards, and Python on 7 years of data to provide data-driven insights to combat units for effective sensor utilization and strategy formulation.
- Conducted detailed feasibility analyses through Python simulations for the strategic use of assets (ships, submarines, and aircraft) to ensure national security.
- Coordinated formulation of and authored seminal tactical doctrines, revamped after 17 years, for strategic use of naval assets.
Chief Operations Officer/ Operations Officer/ Aviation Officer | Frontline Naval Warships | Mumbai
- Successfully led over 40 successful deployment projects, including national and multinational events such as Galwan Clash, Cyclone Tauktae, abrogation of Article 370, the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring optimized asset utilization with a 95% success rate.
- Planned and executed one of the longest anti-piracy patrols in the Gulf of Aden by the Indian Navy, spanning 110 days away from India. This involved coordination with multiple stakeholders, including foreign Navies.
- Spearheaded pivotal anti-narcotic mission in the Arabian Sea, reshaping regional operations and resulting in Navy intercepting billions worth of narcotics.
- Coordinated and orchestrated complex multinational exercises with Qatari, German, and French Navies. Deployed across 13+ countries on multiple missions which required coordinated efforts among diverse multi-national teams, ensuring alignment and cooperation towards common goals.
- Planned and conducted over 80 aircraft missions with 100% safety rate with nil incidents as Cat ‘B’ aircraft controller overseeing helicopters, surveillance and fighter aircraft of both Indian Navy and Indian Air Force.
- Mentored over 40 junior officers during their professional training and demonstrated training skills, and consistently led teams of 10-30 personnel.
- Managed procurement operations through Government e-Marketplace (GeM), ensuring the procurement and accounting of stores worth approximately INR 30 lakh within a year.
- Optimized inventory levels of +500 SKUs by implementing demand forecasting techniques, resulting in minimum stockouts and smooth service operations.
Chief Executive Officer/ Commanding Officer | Minor War Vessel | Visakhapatnam
- Handpicked to command a 12-crore minor war vessel, leading 20+ varied missions, including the protection of oil rigs on the Eastern Seaboard, achieving objectives within specified timelines and resource constraints.
- Directed a lean team of 6 crew members, ensuring optimal performance, morale, and discipline under high-pressure situations.
- Implemented training programs to enhance the skills and competencies of team members, resulting in improved operational efficiency and readiness.
- Effectively managed emergency situations, ensuring the safety of crew and vessel. Identified and mitigated risks, ensuring mission success and crew safety.
- Maintained a foreign manufactured ship at high operational readiness throughout the tenure, by optimal use of limited resources.
- Maintained clear and effective communication with stakeholders (Oil Rigs, security organizations), higher command and allied units, ensuring seamless coordination and mission success.
Junior Software Engineer | UST | Kochi
- Developed Software Solutions for Equator Inc., US-based client dealing with mortgages.
- Implemented javascript and web browser-based solutions for quick code deployment, resulting in substantially reduced development timelines and awarded ‘Best Junior Developer’ for the innovation within two months of joining the project.