17th Armed Forces Program in Business Management Armed to lead About ARMED FORCES BUSINESS MANAGEMENT COURSE The represent a large group of well groomed and highly motivated people who are accustomed to working in a system that expects them to set high individual standards and high achievement targets. Officers from the armed forces are known to be self-reliant, innovative, resourceful and highly adaptable and are endowed with courage, motivation, education, selflessness and honesty. They lead and inspire the men working under them to perform extraordinary tasks in challenging situations and under testing/taxing circumstances. The service officers have the requisite skills backed with discipline and a focused approach to lead a productive life. Those who aspire for a magnificent career in the corporate world need to reorient their skills, attitudes and attributes to manage and capitalize on their inherent potential and experience for value creation.

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME • Enhancing the professional competence of participants in different areas of Management. • Developing a general management perspective from the standpoint of a total enterprise. • Developing a global mindset to foster a comprehensive understanding of private sector working. • Developing appropriate attitudes to enable participants to transit into a second career and be effectively absorbed in the corporate world.

PROGRAMME DESIGN A full time 24 weeks management course, divided into three semesters of eight weeks each. At the end of this intense business education, the participants are fully geared for the work in varied fields, such as: • Sales & Marketing • Operations & Project Management • Information Technology • Supply Chain Management • Media • Aviation & Aerospace • Human Resource • Finance • Retail • Telecom/IT enabled Services • Education • Strategy Management MESSAGE FROm DIRECTOR

Dear Recruiter, It gives me immense pleasure to introduce the 17th batch of officers from the Armed Forces currently undergoing the Post Graduate Certificate Programme in Business Management being conducted at the Management Development Institute (MDI) Gurgaon. The six months long full time programme being conducted by this Institute is specifically designed to tap the potential of these highly experienced and talented leaders and facilitate their smooth transition into senior and mid- level management positions in the business world. The programme seeks to systematically impart core concepts and competencies necessary for effective leadership at the managerial level in today’s complex business complexities. Though the programme participants come with varied experience, tenures and diverse academic backgrounds, they possess outstanding track record of service to the nation and substantial exposure in leadership positions. All participants have significant experience in their chosen areas of specialization in the field of operations, engineering, IT, aviation, logistics, human resources or general administration. A majority of the participants are postgraduates from reputed colleges and most of them have worked in projects employing state of the art technologies. The current batch of 40 officers brings to the table, number of competencies that are at a premium in today’s business world. Along with their demonstrated record of professionalism and highest integrity, they bring with them their rich experience in leading from the front, harnessing of men and resources economically, team work and intangible benefits of camaraderie and espirit-de-corps. Their background and training have imbibed in them, a natural concern for welfare and handsome contribution towards the social and human dimensions of the organization. Having served in the Armed Forces where a premium is placed on value learning, they are well disposed towards continuous updation of knowledge for growth. This enviable capability places them at an advantage in today’s challenging corporate world. I am sure whatever domain these officers venture into, they will prove to be a valuable asset to the organizations and beyond doubt, they can be fully depended upon to deliver on their commitments. I am confident that prospective employers will find in them, a source of competitive advantage and organizational well being. I wish the officers of 17th AFP the very best in all their future endeavours.

Dr. Mukul P Gupta Director, MDI

1 mESSAGE FROm dEAN

Dear Recruiter, I am proud to introduce to you the 17th batch of officers from the Armed Forces undergoing six months Certificate Course in Business Management at the Management Development Institute, Gurgaon. These Officers have opted for a second career in the corporate world and have experience varying from 10 to 35 years. This course has been specially designed for the Armed Forces officers keeping in view their varied work experience, both in peace and operational areas. The 24 weeks rigorous schedule conducted by our experienced faculty has exposed the participants to modern business concepts and practices with the aim to channelize their potential into the corporate world. It is evident from the interactive discussions that these officers have already applied various management concepts and practices in the Armed Forces. We, at the Institute, have only provided them assistance to maximize their skills, knowledge and core strengths which would assist them to transcend the business world and adopt quickly to corporate culture, ethics and practices. I am impressed by the immense zeal, enthusiasm and commitment of these officers to learn during the course. Their conduct has been commendable and I am confident that this batch of “Corporate Warriors” would prove to be assets to the business world. Wishing them success and happiness in their future endeavour

Prof. N.R. Bhusnurmath Dean, MDI

2 mESSAGE FROm PROGRAmmE DIRECTORS

Dear Recruiter, The Armed Forces Programme (AFP) at Management Development Institute, Gurgaon is a rigorous, six months full-time programme in business management, specifically designed for officers from the Armed Forces. The programme re-orients and prepares the officers, who have opted for a second career after their military service, to efficiently undertake all management tasks in an increasingly complex and demanding corporate environment. We are pleased to present the 17th batch of 40 participants from the Armed Forces currently undergoing the programme. Each participant in this programme has rich experience and possesses proven expertise in specific areas of specialisation ranging from Project Management, Operations, Supply Chain, Information Technology, Human Resources, Ship Building, Aviation, General Administration and Security. Additionally these officers bring on board, proven qualities of leadership, perseverance, dedication and continued loyalty to an organisation. Through a series of foundation and specialised courses in management, the programme curriculum provides the participants, a detailed exposure to the contemporary business environment and has further sharpened their strong conceptual and analytical abilities. Their assimilation is further bolstered through projects, assignments and interactions with guest speakers from the industry. We have no doubt that the education and knowledge imparted at this premier Institute has prepared and equipped them with the necessary skills to take on challenges of business and corporate governance. Industry feedback on previous AFP batches has been very encouraging. Our alumni have always surpassed expectations of the recruiters and we are certain that the corporate sector would once again be eager to welcome this batch of “Go-Getters” into their fold and to gain immensely by employing them. We wish the participants the very best in their future careers.

Dr. Anil Anand Pathak Dr. Vidhu Gaur

3 THE FACULTY One of the key contributors to the establishment of MDI as a leading business school is its experienced and world renowned faculty. MDI offers several courses under various specialisations. Each course is supported by a highly qualified faculty team who are experts in their fields. The following faculty members have facilitated transition of participants into the corporate world :-

Business Communication Management Information Systems Prof (Dr.) Vidhu Gaur Prof (Dr.) NP Singh MBA, Ph.D.(University of Kota) MSc., Ph.D.(Haryana University)

Business & Corporate laws Marketing Management Prof. CL Bansal, Prof. Vinod Kalia PhD Law ( University) B.Tech (IIT Delhi), PGDM (IIM Ahmedabad)

Business Statistics Prof. Kirti Sharma Prof. Ashok Panjwani Ph.D., Marketing Management B. Tech., Fellow Ph.D (IIMA) (Kurukshetra University)

Cost Management Prof. Ritu Srivastava Prof. (Dr.) Ashutosh Dash Ph.D. (Marketing Management) Ph.D.(M&A), Bhubaneshwar Operations Management BUSINESS Economics Prof.(Dr.) Manoj K Srivastava Prof. Sunil Ashra B.E., M. Tech, Ph.D. (BITS, Pilani) Ph.D Economics (JNU, New Delhi) Organisational Behaviour Enterprise Systems Prof (Dr.) Anil Anand Pathak Prof. (Dr.) Mahadeo P Jaiswal MA (Psy.)¸ Ph.D. (Nagpur University)¸ FDP (IIMA) Ph.D. Computer Science (Delhi University) Project Management Financial Management Prof. S Chatterjee Prof. (Dr.) PC Biswal PGDM (IIM Banglore), Ph.D. (Material Ph.D. (Hyderabad University) Management, Barkatullah Univ.)

Human Resource Management Prof. Dr. (Mrs.) Sangeeta S. Bharadwaj Prof. CP Shrimali M.Sc., MMS, M.E., Ph.D. (BITS, Pilani) PhD (Udaipur University), M. Com., Diploma in Labour Laws, MCC (Manila), Strategic Management Fellow (Kellogs Graduate school of Management) Prof. (Dr.) Meeta Dasgupta Ph.D. (Strategic Management, MDI, Gurgaon) Prof. Tanuja Sharma MBA, Ph.D. (FMS, Delhi) Training & Development Prof. (Dr.) Janender K Jain Managerial Accounting M.A., Ph.D. (HRM) Prof (Dr.) Sandeep Goel Ph.D. (FMS Delhi University)

4 COuRSE STRuCTuRE TERM I Marketing Planning Management Information Systems Organisational Behaviour Business Communication Accounting & Financial Reporting Business Statistics Corporate Law Economic Environment for Business

TERM II Operations Management Human Resource Management Project Management Management Accounting & Control Marketing Practices & Implementation Labour Laws & IR Enterprise Systems Strategic Management Training & Development PEDAGOGY TERM III A judicious mix of: Advance Project Management. Interactive classroom sessions Sales & Distribution Case based learning Supply chain Management Assignments Service Operations Management Role Plays Talent Management Project work Recruitment & Selection Guest lectures by CXOs/ Senior Management / Achievers Brand Management Group Presentations Customer Relationship Management Management Games

5 COuRSE STATISTICS

CLASS OF 2014 Total Participants 40

AGE PROFILE EXPERIENCE EDUCATION 30-35 10-13 ENGINEERING 36-45 13-20 SCIENCE >45 >20 COMMERCE ARTS

6 4 3 17 14 20 19 14 14 9

AREAS OF INTEREST

Operation Management 34 Project Management 30 HRM/ Training 30 Admin/Facility Mgmt/ Security 26 Logistics & SCM 18 Aviation 17 IT/ITES/Security & Telecom 15 Marketing 13 Hospitality 7 Ship Building 6 Sports Management 6 CSR 4 Education 4

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 6 COuRSE pARTICIpANTS

Adm/ IT/ HRM/ Log/ Avia- Hospi- Ship Pg Rank Name of Participant Age Exp. Ops PM Facility/ ITES/ Mktg Sports CSR Edn Trg SCM tion tality Bldg No. Security Telecom EXPERIENCE 10-13 YEARS Lt Cdr Aashish Mohan 30 10 √ √ √ √ √ √ 10 Lt Cdr Abhinav Singh 33 10 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ 11 Lt Cdr Ajay Shankar Pandey 33 10 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ 12 Lt Cdr Ashis Kumar Tripathy 33 10 √ √ √ √ √ 13 Lt Cdr Chetan J 34 13 √ √ √ √ 14 Lt Cdr Deepak Pal 33 11 √ √ √ √ √ √ 15 Lt Cdr Inder Pal Singh 34 10 √ √ √ √ √ √ 16 Lt Cdr KK Jagadeep Menon 33 10 √ √ √ √ √ 17 Lt Cdr Manish Shrivastava 30 10 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ 18 Sqn Ldr Meena Arora 35 11 √ √ √ √ 19 Lt Cdr N V Subramanian 32 10 √ √ √ 20 Lt Cdr Rachit Bali 31 11 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ 21 Sqn Ldr Sargam Tatwawadi 31 10 √ √ √ √ 22 Sqn Ldr T Mukila 34 13 √ √ √ √ √ 23 EXPERIENCE 13 - 20 YEARS Wg Cdr A Veeresham 45 20 √ √ √ √ √ √ 24 Wg Cdr Apurva Sharma 43 20 √ √ √ √ √ 25 Wg Cdr LP Joshi 45 19 √ √ √ 26 Lt Col Manish Kumar 42 20 √ √ √ √ √ √ 27 Wg Cdr Nivedita Roy Sirkar 36 15 √ √ √ √ √ √ 28 Cdr Pijush Kumar Das 43 18 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ 29 Wg Cdr Raman Gupta 41 20 √ √ √ √ 30 Wg Cdr Sujata Dwivedi 37 15 √ √ √ √ 31 Cdr Sukumar Rangaraj 42 18 √ √ √ √ 32 Wg Cdr Suniti Mishra 37 15 √ √ √ 33 EXPERIENCE > 20 YEARS Gp Capt Abhijeet S Thatte 43 23 √ √ 34 Col Alankar Bhardwaj 47 26 √ √ √ √ 35 Cdr Amit Dhawan 42 21 36 Cdr Arun Jyoti 43 22 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ 37 Gp Capt Arvind Saxena 45 23 √ √ √ √ √ 38 Gp Capt Brijendra Singh 50 28 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ 39 Wg Cdr Deepak Bhasker 44 22 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ 40 Cdr J Prabhuram 42 21 √ √ √ √ √ 41 Gp Capt Jagat Singh Rana 51 29 √ √ √ √ √ √ 42 Lt Col Rajesh Bakhshi 45 24 √ √ √ √ √ √ 43 Col Ravi Chugh 46 24 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ 44 Wg Cdr S R Mahapatra 45 23 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ 45 S K Bhardwaj 54 30 √ √ √ √ 46 Lt Col Sreedhar Vasudevan 45 23 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ 47 Cdr Swapnil Shelly 42 21 √ √ √ 48 Gp Capt Vinod Shankar 53 34 √ √ √ √ √ 49 7 8 9 Aashish Mohan ) +91 8588950867 + [email protected]

SummARY • 2012-2014:Deputy Director, Naval Design. • 2011-2012:Joint Manager, Planning and Project management. • 2009-2011:Deputy Electrical Officer onboard Submarine. • 2009:Dive Watch keeping officer/ Assistant Electrical officer onboard Submarine. CORE COmpETENCIES • 2008:Student officer, INS Satavahana. • Project Management • 2007:Admin/ HR Management as Instructor. • Operations Management • 2006-2007:Student officer, INS Valsura. • Conceptual and Strategic Thinking • 2005:Trainee officer, Naval Academy. • Fostering Teamwork • Building collaborative relationship WORK EXpERIENCE • Result Orientation Design Engineer • Leadership & Analytical Skills • Coordinated with Tata Consultancy Services for customization of Product life cycle management (PLM) software. AREAS OF INTEREST • Optimized time involved in completion of various drawing changes • Project Management of underwater platforms in PLM software. • Business Development • Resolved queries raised by shipbuilders for optimizing the internal • Strategy / Operations Management layout of underwater Naval platforms for machineries in confined • Operations Management locations. • Administration & Facility Management Planning Manager • Logistics Management • Responsible for successful and timely completion of Refits of various Indian naval under water platforms of Russian and German origin. ACAdEmIC QuALIFICATIONS • Led the projects and coordinated with various administrative and • Certificate Course in Business production agencies of Indian origin including various vendors of Management (six months full time), foreign origin. MDI Gurgaon, 2014 • Advanced Marine Electrical & Site Manager Communication Course, INS Satavahana, • Optimized Human Resource Allocation for various projects related , 2008 to maintenance of Critical Underwater Platform. • Electrical Specialisation Course, INS • Coordinated at various levels of Repairs, Refabrication and Valsura, , 2007 Re-fitment of Mechanical and Electrical equipments on underwater • B .E (Electrical), Uttar Pradesh Naval platforms. Technical University, Lucknow, 2005 Deputy Electrical Officer • Responsible for operations and maintenance of Underwater Marine platforms and led a professional team of 25 highly skilled technicians. • Shouldered additional responsibilities of Electrical Officer for protracted durations at sea. Special Achievements • Commended by Scientific Advisor to Defence Minister in 2014 for “Conceptualising and integration of electrical schematic drawings of Strategic Platforms”. Languages • German, English and Hindi.

10 Abhinav Singh ) +91 8826283347 + [email protected]

WORK EXpERIENCE Head of Department (Electrical Department )- INS Abhimanyu • Conceptualised, planned & executed Project of Aging Fleet of Underwater Attack Vessels. • Planned and designed Prototype Underwater Attack Vessel. • Stellar Role in modernisation of training facilities. CORE COmpETENCIES • Innovated the Underwater Attack Vessels in order to meet • Administration & Facility Management operational and training requirements. • Project Management Deputy Electrical Officer – INS Nirupak • Leading Multi-disciplinary Teams • Led a team of 45 highly skilled technicians for maintaining combat • Human Resource Management readiness of Power Generation & Distribution, Communications • Provision and Monitoring Security / Electronic Warfare systems, Weapons/ Sensors and IT • Leadership and Motivation infrastructure. AREAS OF INTEREST Deputy Director -Submarine Design Group • Operations • Designed Power Generation & Distribution Network for New • Project management Induction Submarines of . • Human Resource Management • Formulated Technical Requirements of Pressure Tight Cables for • Business Development 60 Meters depth and DC Brushless Motor. • Logistics • Resolved queries raised by Shipbuilders while routing the Power • Infrastructure & Real State Generation & Distribution Network. • Security Management • Formulated Design Memorandum for Selecting and Making Talley Plates for Electrical Equipment. • Vetted of all Power Generation & Distribution Network AutoCAD ACAdEmIC QuALIFICATIONS Drawings before dispatch to Shipbuilding Yard. • Certificate Course in Business Administration/ HR Management (six months full time), • Successfully conducted Underwater Advanced Weapon Training for MDI Gurgaon, 2014 Marine Commandos. • MBA in Human Resources • Coordinated the Silver Jubilee Celebrations of Marine Commandos Development, Jamnalal Bajaj Institute (MARCOS). of Management Studies, University of • Created Value Addition to Infrastructure & Facilities. , 2012 • Led personnel in various formats of operations and duties. • BE(Electrical) from JSS Academy of Security Technical Education, Noida, 2003 • Augmented Unit Security against sabotage and pilferage being the Officer-in-Charge of Security. • Trained defence personnel and conducted mock drills and rehearsals for Quick Reaction. Special Achievements • Presented technical paper on “Advancement in Rapid Electrical Outfitting” during Technical Seminar at INS Valsura in 2013. • Part of Campus Recruitment & Selection Team of Indian Navy for selecting officers under the University Entry Scheme in 2013.

11 Ajay Shankar Pandey ) +91 9990130742 + [email protected]

WORK EXpERIENCE Deputy Manager(Weapons and Electronics) • Led a team of 120 highly skilled technicians in the field of electronics & weapon technology. • Conceptualised and executed four projects worth 320 MUSD within a span of 2 years to the satisfaction of French OEM. CORE COmpETENCIES • Managed a team for repair, calibration, installation and • R & D of Electronic Systems for commissioning of all new technology weapons and electronics Weapons Industry equipment in the of Indian Navy. • Implementation of Turnkey Projects in • Handled all HR issues, promotion and training requirements of 120 Shipbuilding Industry technicians in Naval Dockyard. • Security Management • Conceptualized a world class state-of-the-art Lab for calibration & • Administration & Facility Management repairs of electronic circuits at Naval Dockyard. • Leading a multi-faceted team and • Responsible for rectification of all defects occurring on Sonars of achieving targets Eastern fleet ships of Indian Navy. • Human Resource Management • Underwent training on analog and digital electronics design and maintenance of weapons and sensors in France & Russia. AREAS OF INTEREST Deputy Electrical Officer/Senior Operations/HR Manager • Research & Development • Steered the Electrical Department of a Naval Submarine consisting • Project Management of 35 highly qualified submarine sailors. • Operations Management • Headed Safety Operations, Maintenance and Repair of all defects • Security Management occurring on the submarine at sea. • Administration & Facility Mgt • Strategized all logistic requirements of men and machines before • Human Resource Management any submarine deployment. • Managed the inventory of spares and consumables for all Electrical ACAdEmIC QuALIFICATIONS and Weapon Equipment of the Submarine. Handled the human resource, training and promotion issues of Certificate Course in Business • • defence personnel. Management (six months full time), MDI Gurgaon, 2014 Deputy Director/Submarine Design Group/Research • Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics), • Conceptualized and designed Weapons and Electronics for new Nagpur University, 2004. induction submarines of Indian Navy. • Resolved technical issues by Shipbuilders during installation of the systems designed by the design group. • Certified the final design of weapons AutoCad drawings before dispatch to Shipbuilding Yard. Special Achievements • Nominated for Advanced Training at France and Russia on Weapons Electronics and Maintenance. • Won an award at ELECRAMA Trade Fair at Pragati Maidan, Delhi for BE Final Year Project.

12 Ashis Kumar Tripathy ) +91 9916225521 + [email protected]

WORK EXpERIENCE Project Management & Administration: • Managed project worth 50 Million namely ‘Joint Operations Centre’, the nodal agency for coastal security including finalizing scope of project, manpower planning, execution and timely completion. CORE COmpETENCIES • Efficiently handled & managed procurement process (10 Million) • Leadership and proven Project and infrastructures (500 Million) respectively to improve and Management Skills. maintain quality of life for 3000 residents. • Administering and motivating large • Handled lumpsum work projects worth 5 million including team with multidisciplinary & cross finalization. Designing, monitoring and execution. functional abilities • Ensured administration and close liaison with various civil and govt. • Effective Communication and Decision agencies for effective induction process of ‘Fast Interceptor Crafts’ Making Skills. at Kochi. • Solution oriented approach and • Led a team of more than 100 people for planning and execution of a accomplishing tasks in a time bound multi functional event namely ‘ Celebrations’. manner. • Co-ordinated a highly challenging military exercise by optimally managing resources involving 3000 soldiers and 4 war vessels. AREAS OF INTEREST Training: • Project Management, • Planned and conducted trainings for usage of armed weapons for • Infrastructure development more than 1000 soldiers and 500 police force. • Facility Management • Operations Operations & Security • Administration and Security • Led flood relief and salvage operations during flash floods in Oct 2009, Karwar, Karnataka. ACAdEmIC QuALIFICATIONS • Planned and coordinated the Security for the Naval Part of the Programmes during VIP visits at Kochi. Certificate Course in Business • Conceptualised, planned and implemented security plan of valuable Management (six months full time), • assets comprising 1000 acre military area and more than 5000 MDI Gurgaon, 2014. personnel. Certificate course (four week), Coastal • Led a highly specialised team of three personnel for strategic coastal Security (Sagar Prahari Bal), Indian • security survey of more than 100 villages in state of Karnataka. Naval Ship, Dronacharya, Kochi. • Certificate course (03 Months) Special Achievements: Network Manager, Indian Naval Ship, • A certificate of appreciation for devotion to duty by Commander, Hamla, Mumbai. . • B. E. (Computer Science), Utkal • Successfully completed to & fro 600 km cycle expedition from University, Odisha. Karwar to Mangalore. • Participated in Circumnavigation voyage of INS Tarangini, 2007. • Certificate of appreciation by Head of Organization for outstanding performance.

13 Chetan J ) +91 9632547679 + [email protected]

SummARY 12.5 years of experience in leading teams for development of application software for mobile phones, operation of mission critical equipment, and training of personnel/ maintenance of sophisticated equipment pertaining to Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Defense and Damage Control, including Fire-Fighting CORE COmpETENCIES (NBCD). • Inspirational Leadership, Team Building and Mentoring WORK EXpERIENCE • Strong Interpersonal, Man Management Indian Navy (10 years) and Decision Making skills • Experience in Software Programming NBCD Officer. and Software Project Management • I led a team of motivated personnel tasked with training of 350 • Attention to and keen eye for detail personnel, and ensuring material readiness and compliance of stringent standards in respect of Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Defence, Damage Control and Fire Fighting onboard the second AREAS OF INTEREST largest ship of the Indian Navy. • Project Management – Telecom/ IT/ ITES Surface to Air Missile Control Officer. • Logistics and Operations • I developed effective SOPs and processes while overseeing a team • Banking and Finance of skilled personnel for the operation of a sophisticated and state • Technology Solutions/ Management of the art Surface to Air Missile system onboard a frontline Indian Information Systems Naval Warship. ACAdEmIC QuALIFICATIONS Infosys (2 ½ years) Team Leader. I led a project that involved development of a GSM Certificate Course in Business • • protocol stack simulator on Windows Platform. This simulator Management (six months full time), drastically reduced the time involved in development and testing of MDI Gurgaon, 2014 Gurgaon, 2014 mobile phone applications. • B.E. (Telecommunications), Bangalore University, 2001 Software Engineer. • I developed and maintained various applications for a leading mobile phone manufacturer in Turkey. • I developed a device driver for a FAT 32 file system on a Multi Media Card. • I developed a proprietary (vendor specific) software framework for a leading mobile phone software solutions provider in UK which could be used for development of mobile phone applications.

14 Deepak Pal, PMP, ITIL ) +91 9899487371 + [email protected]

SummARY Energetic Technocrat with 11+ years of distinguished experience in Project Management, IT Enabled Services, Service Delivery, Product Support and Process Improvement. WORK EXpERIENCE CORE COmpETENCIES Project Manager / Delivery Manager • Project Management • Formulated RFP, scrutinized proposals, including vendor evaluation, • Planning and Procurement tendering and contracting for projects budget up to 350 million. • Risk Assessment • Specialist in Scope Defining, Requirement Analysis, High Level • Process Improvement Flow Design for Pan- IT Infrastructure projects. • Key Account Management • Headed 17 virtual teams across India (150+ personnel), delivered • IT Security and Training and deployed integrated IT solutions using SQL, .Net, HTML and • Resource Management CSS. • Set up and synergized PAN India IT helpdesk & Application Support with indigenous resources for Online Examination System. AREAS OF INTEREST Reengineered the process of ‘Examination Management System’, Project Management –IT/Telecom • • resulting in team efficiency and reduced error rate (by 87%). Operations • Analyzed, projected and controlled financial budget up to 580 million Supply Chain • • to achieve short term and long term plans of the Indian Navy. HR and Training • • Liaised with Govt and academic institutes (MHRD, JNU & IGNOU) ACAdEmIC QuALIFICATIONS for setting up schools and award of degree for naval courses. • Certificate Course in Business IT & InfoSec Manager Management (six months full time), • Managed IT assets including System Upgrades, Patch Updates, IT MDI Gurgaon, 2014 Security Audits, Risk and Vulnerability Assessment. • Masters Of Technology (Electronic • Created SOPs, ensured compliance to Information Security policies Design and Technology) NIT Calicut and Incident/Change Management procedure, as per SLA. • Bachelor Of Technology (Electronics • Supervised installation and deployment of Hardware, Software, AD, and Communication), Kurukshetra SQL, SSCM/WSUS servers, VPN, Firewall & LAN switches. University • Supported and deployed network infrastructure for CISCO switches. • Certified PMP, PMI ,USA • Certified ITIL Foundation, UK Programmer E-Learning • Certificate Course Six Sigma Green • Directed team of SMEs and Developers for design and development Belt of Audio Visual /Computer based aids for Indian Navy personnel. • Certificate Course MS SQL • Designed and developed annual training plan for multinational • Certificate Course CCNA, NIIT recruits being trained by Navy as Confidence Building Measures.

Assistant Engineer (Essel Shyam Communication Ltd) • Technical Troubleshooting for over 12 clients for VSAT connectivity, achieving contractual Turn Around Time (TAT).

Special Achievements • Commended by Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, for Development & Implementation of Online Examination System. • Adjudged Best Trainer for the year 2008.

15 Inder Pal Singh, PMP, ITIL ) +91 9911553113 + [email protected]

SummARY A result oriented technocrat with 10 years of diversified experience in Project Management, Process Improvement, Policy Formulation, Business Analysis & IT Services with Indian Navy WORK EXpERIENCE CORE COmpETENCIES Project Manager • Project Management • Implemented and documented On-line Examination systems • Vendor Management for Contracts and for career progression exams resulting in cost effectiveness and Procurement reduction of carbon footprint. Incident/Change Management • • Supervised library development project and achieved time bound • Team Building and Mentoring • Good Verbal & Written Communication financial targets (outlay 20 crores) with cross-functional teams of Skills engineers and planners. • Proficiency in MS-Office • Planned & scheduled setting up of 24 technical labs, (Electrical and Electronics) at Naval Academy, outlay 144 crores. AREAS OF INTEREST • Engaged in devising new generation Naval educational policies • Project Management in consultation with Government bodies and various academic • Operations institutions. • Logistics • Formulated tendering processes including RFP, contract formulation, • IT Services negotiation and finalization of contract for procurement of varied • HR and Training assets for Naval HQ amounting to 2.5 crores in single FY. • Managed installation and deployment of hardware and software ACAdEmIC QuALIFICATIONS for e-library database and ensured security of licensed e-content at • Certificate Course in Business Naval Academy, Ezhimala. Management (six months full time), MDI Gurgaon, 2014 Training Manager • Masters of Technology in Power • Coordinated recruitment process for 26 Naval Recruitment Electronics, NIT Calicut organisations across the country. • Bachelor of Technology in Electrical • Conducted competency analysis and competency mapping to build Engineering, Punjab Technical leadership & succession planning. University • Formulated long term/short term strategic plans to enhance • PMP Certified, PMI USA academic operations at naval establishments. • ITIL Foundation Certification, UK • Designed and coordinated technical and behavioural training • Operational Analysis & Research programmes in consultation with Heads of various departments for Capsule Course Naval Academy, Ezhimala. Special Achievements • Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Commendation for professional excellence in year 2011. • Awarded Second topper during B.Tech IIIrd and final year. • Awarded best project at national level project display competition in 2002.

16 KK Jagadeep Menon ) +91 9019377250 + [email protected]

SummARY Multi-dimensional experience in Hydrographic Survey Operations, Manpower planning/training, Administration, Human Resource Management SOPs/ Policy Implementation and critical services in the Executive branch of Indian Navy. CORE COmpETENCIES WORK EXpERIENCE • Hydrography Operations/Planning • Navigation/ Sea watch keeping officer • Six years of experience as Hydrographer (Grade III) and watch • Administration keeping on board survey ships. • Human Resource: Recruitment, Team • Carried out various Hydrographic survey operations along the west building, Grievance Handling and coast of India as per Hydrographic Instructions from the Govt. Of Evaluation India. • Strong Training and Development • Distinction of coordinating and working with Mauritius & Maldives Skills government officials in various Hydrographic projects. • Gunnery • Visited foreign countries like England , Ireland , France , Scotland, • Fire Fighting and Damage Control Muscat, and Abu Dhabi as part of building naval goodwill and strategic relationship development. AREAS OF INTEREST • Undertook extensive planning, forecasting, sourcing of spares along with maintenance of all weapons/ sensors, arms and ammunition. Hydrography/ Survey Operations • Training of men as Gunnery officer and member of strategic level Human Resource Management • • operational planning team onboard survey ships with 150 men Operations • onboard, to ensure safe and sustained operations. • Services • Shipping, Port facilities Recruitment and Training (HR) • Security • Planned, coordinated, monitored and assessed training of 30 officer cadets/ under trainee officers from National Defence Academy/ ACAdEmIC QuALIFICATIONS Naval academy and operational ships to transform them to dynamic • Certificate Course in Business officers of Indian Navy. Management (six months full time), • Coordinated and Conducted recruitment of sailors at various base MDI Gurgaon, 2014 establishment and monitored orientation, developmental training • Basic Hydrography -CAT ‘B’, Certified capsules for personnel from diverse professional backs grounds on from National Institute of Hydrography, board ship. Goa • Bachelor of Science (Electronics), Administration Christ College, Bangalore • Coordinated and Managed multi-functional events such as Navy University,(2001-2003) Day Celebrations and Presidents Fleet Review and shouldered responsibility of security of VVIPs. • Involved in managing construction projects as Administrative officer (works) including finalization of technical specifications, scheduling, progress monitoring, site management, manpower planning with Military Engineer service for project seabird at Karwar. Special Achievements • Commended by the Commander-in-Chief for professionalism and devotion to duty. • Achieved a feat of visiting 10 nations during the career span of 10 years which includes being part of the “International Fleet Review” by Queen Victoria at Portsmouth, England in 2005.

17 Manish Shrivastava ) +91 9654406771 + [email protected]

WORK EXpERIENCE Project Manager (Electrical & IT) • Conceptualised, planned and executed multiple overseas contracts dealing with repair and maintenance of foreign make Electronic Equipment/ PCBs/Panels. Outlay 18 MUSD. • Handled and managed global contracts, dealt with foreign technical CORE COmpETENCIES experts, arranged onsite visits for repair and maintenance, technical • Project Management assistance for electronic equipments and weapons. Outlay 20 MUSD. • Contract Management • Led technical experts at different geographical locations for timely HR Management • installation of critical equipments. • Research and design of new electronic systems for Weapons/ Electronics • Conceptualised and executed project for installation and setup of industry world class video conferencing facility between 06 sites located at • Implementation of turnkey projects in different parts of the country. Outlay 3 MUSD. shipbuilding industry • Instrumental in preparation and correction of Statement of • Leading a multidisciplinary team and Technical Requirements and technical manuals/ documents of achieving targets various equipments. • Handled post contract management. Inventory management of AREAS OF INTEREST 300+ types of electronic equipments. • Research • Operations/ Projects Senior Operations/HR Manager • Marketing • Instrumental in formation of installation & quality checks procedures • Security and for electronics equipment. Very Low Frequency transmitter of • Infrastructure the country. Outlay 85 MUSD. • Human Resource Management • Led teams which carried out repairs, calibration and installation • Logistics/SCM and commissioning of all new technology of High Frequency Transmitter. ACAdEmIC QuALIFICATIONS • Handled all HR issues, promotion and training requirements of • Certificate Course in Business 100+ highly qualified technical sailors of 05 different technical Management (six months full time), departments. MDI Gurgaon, 2014 • BE (Electrical Engg) RGPV, MP, 2002- Deputy Officer In-Charge 2005 • Formulated safety guidelines and regulations to be followed by 2500 • Diploma (Electrical Engg), personnel in a nuclear hazardous area. Shri Vaishnav Polytechnic Institute, • Formulated emergency plan to be followed by 2500 personnel in M P. case of a nuclear emergency. • Led safe nuclear operations, maintenance and repair of all defects on lab equipments. • Handled the HR, training and promotion issues of all department personnel. • Led teams of technical personnel for setting up and tuning of all lab equipments post installation. Special Achievements • Innovated RF systems; led to substantial savings to department.

18 Meena Arora ) +91 9350106834 + [email protected]

SummARY Seeking senior level assignments in HR/ Administration/ Training & Development/ Consultancy/ Strategic Planning with an Organization of repute. WORK EXpERIENCE CORE COmpETENCIES • A competent professional with 10 years of qualitative experience in • HR Management Project execution/ flying & radar controlling operations/ Training • Administration & Development/ Security Operations with the . • Operations Management • Currently serving as Deputy Director (Imagery Intelligence) at Strategic Planning • Directorate of Intelligence, Air HQ (VB), New Delhi. • Team & People Management • Training & Development • Adept at managing various HR activities like Manpower Planning, • Assets & Performance management Recruitment, Performance Management, Payroll Management, • Remote Sensing & GIS Grievance handling. • Skilful approach towards efficient Administration, Planning and AREAS OF INTEREST Management. • Human Resource Management • Proficient in Training & Supervising in the field of Satellite Image • Administration Processing & Analysis of Defence/ Industrial Target Systems and • Customer Services Aerial Photography Mission planning & plotting. • Consultancy • Enterprising Team Leader with the ability of handling large • Location Based Systems taskforces in a disciplined & organized environment/ mentoring & motivating teams in optimizing performance levels. • Effective communicator with excellent Negotiation, Leadership, ACAdEmIC QuALIFICATIONS planning and social skills that can build and maintain relation across Certificate Course in Business • and beyond organization. Management (six months full time), MDI Gurgaon, 2014 • Adept at organizing training programs for personnel in personality • High Resolution Image Analysis for development and soft skills. Natural Hazard Management From • Adept in organizing training classes in the field of Remote Sensing, IIRS, Dehradun, 2012 GIS and Urban Planning. • Ground Exploitation Systems-Su-30 MKI, Air Force Station, Bareilly, 2009 Special Achievements • Photo Interpretation Course, Pi School, • First Woman Officer in the field of Imagery Intelligence in IAF. Air Hq (Vb), New Delhi, 2009 • University Topper in PG Diploma in GIS & Remote Sensing and • Fighter Controller Course, Air Force 2nd Topper in MA Geography. Station, Lucknow, 2005 • MSC in Remote Sensing & GIS, The Strengths: Open Global University, Nagaland, 2012 • Self motivated and multi faceted professional. Totally committed to • PG DIP in Remote Sensing & GIS, ensuring safe and productive outcome of the organization. Punjab University, Chandigarh, 2003 • MA (Geography), Punjab University, Chandigarh, 2002

19 N Venkatasubramanian ) +91 9969859021 + [email protected]

WORK EXpERIENCE Project Management (2010-2014) Refit Management (2012-2014) • Defined Scope of refit work package for a Nuclear Submarine for the first time in India. • Offloaded non-technical jobs to external agencies for increased CORE COmpETENCIES efficiency and saving time. • Project Management • Demonstrated ability to work with and support cross-functional • Effective Communication and Decision project teams as the co-ordinator of the refit. making skills • Strong Interpersonal and Management Turnkey Project (2010-2012) skills • Planned infrastructure development at a total area of 75,000 sqft for • Adaptability to rapidly changing shore support of Nuclear Submarines. Dynamic situations • Meticulously sequenced the installation of machinery for completion Persistent, analytic, realistic and • of project on time. solution oriented • Possess good Commercial awareness and • Installed a modern meteorological laboratory to handle 2000+ business acumen calibration at a cost of 85 million INR with NABL certification. • Hands on experience in setting up and handling of IT infrastructure. AREAS OF INTEREST • Planned staffing of 108 civilian workers at various levels. Handled • Project Management appraisal, grievance and conflict of the personnel. • Turnkey Projects • Trained new recruits and increased work efficiency from 4% to 20% • Operational Management in six months. • Devised effective methods for material management and ensured ACAdEmIC QuALIFICATIONS timely availability of material for repair of Nuclear Submarine. • Certificate Course in Business Operations Management (2006-2010) Management (six months full time), • Ensured availability of submarine for operations for 295 days in one MDI Gurgaon, 2014 year. Executive MBA (Operations), Karnataka • Managed a team of trained personnel in maintenance of highly State Open University, 2013 present • • BE (Electrical & Electronics), Madras complex Weapons and Electronics equipments. University, 2004 • Led a team of 05 highly trained personnel and installed complex equipments with savings of 2 million INR. Special Achievements • Certificate of appreciation for devotion to duty by Head of the Organisation (Commander of East Coast). • Lead student in basic military training, technical course and submarine training. • Established a calibration laboratory for the first time in Navy.

20 Rachit Bali ) +91 9995883405 + [email protected]

SummARY • 10 years of experience in Aviation Operations, Administration and Human Resources Management as part of an extremely successful military aviation career. • 1600+ hours of operational flying in the Indian Navy. • Work experience at all levels of the organization hierarchy CORE COmpETENCIES including Operational and Training Squadron. • Aerospace & Aviation Domain expertise. • Strategic resource planning and WORK EXpERIENCE management. Aviation Operations Risk Prevention and Mitigation • • Management and execution of air operations concerning • Motivating teams in optimising performance level. performance, exploitation of sensors and emergency response. • Planned, formulated and validated coastal security and anti-piracy policies at Southern Naval Command. AREAS OF INTEREST • Member of core team Navy war game in 2011 TROPEX (Theatre Organizational Development. • Level Operational Readiness Exercise). • Aviation Operations and Management. • Corporate/ Event/ Faculty • Analyzed real time data to formulate changing trends in piracy Management. against merchant shipping. • Security and Admin. • Joint Exclusive Economy Zone surveillance, anti-piracy and Search and Rescue missions with Maldivian Coast Guards including air surveillance. ACAdEmIC QuALIFICATIONS • Coached 10 Dornier Operational Flying Training courses (DOFT) • Certificate Course in Business and has imparted training on Naval Air Operations and techniques. Management (six months full time), MDI Gurgaon, 2014 HRM & Administration • Masters in Air Operations and • Supervised training, development, welfare, performance appraisal Management (CUSAT 2007-08) conflict and grievances control counselling and policy deployment • B.SC Electronics (Jammu University of 150+ personnel. 1999-2002). • Supervised logistics procurement and service contracts. Planned Category ‘B Observer’ (Navigator/ • and monitored civil works worth 30 million. Mission controller) with 1600+ hours of operational flying. • Coordinated social events; key member of negotiation committee • Human Factors Analysis and with various Government and elite civil organization and corporate Classification Course at Institute of house including Bollywood. Flight Safety, Palam (2012). • Supervised Naval Golf Club, Kochi; supervised new infrastructure • Fire Fighting and Damage Control worth 10 million. short term course at NBCD School, Lonavala. Special Achievements • Logistics Management Course at INS • Awarded Head of Department best employee award (Commendation Hamla, Malad. by Chief of Naval Staff) in 2011 for carrying out anti-piracy • Leadership Course at CLABS (Center operations and apprehending pirates on three different occasions. of Leadership and Behavioral School), • Videsh Seva Medal for successful air operation in neighboring Kochi. countries. • Executive Officer Technical Training • Installed and successfully commissioned first navigation radar on IN Course, Kochi. LCUL class of ships.

21 Sargam Tatwawadi ) +91 9971679989 + [email protected]

SummARY 10 years of experience in Aviation Operations in Air Defence, Administration and Human Resources Management as part of an extremely successful military career. Work experience at all levels of the organization hierarchy. CORE COmpETENCIES WORK EXpERIENCE • Aerospace & Aviation Domain expertise. Air Defence Operations • Strategic resource planning and • Performed Air Defence duties at various radar bases in the Indian management. Air Force for 10 years. Motivating teams in optimising • Supervised and trained personnel in Air Defence operations. performance level. • • Project Management • Formulated several Standard Operating Procedures related to • Risk Assessment regular operations and dealing with quick reaction and emergency • Strong organising capabilities with an situations. eye for details. Administration • Expertise in management of projects involving cross functional activities. • Managing HR Functions across all facets ofover 3,500 personnel to • Enterprising team leader with ability includemanagement, performance appraisal, discipline, promotions to handle diverse & large task forces and welfare. and motivating teams in optimising • Successfully led number of teams placed under my control of performance level. Human Resources and Administration in various fields of HR and Administration to complete organizational goals. AREAS OF INTEREST • Psychological counselling for over 1000 women (families of air • Aerospace & Aviation Management warriors for welfare, development and hygiene issues). • Operations Management • Management of the operations of sales outlets of the AFWAA, a • Human Resource Management, Services NGO catering to the welfare of the families of the serving Administration and Training and retired airmen & officers. • Adventure sports, Para trooper, Para gliding, Sky-diving, Squash Project Management • Classical & Contemporary Indian and • Supervised a project of Provisioning of Sports Infrastructure worth Western Music Rs 4.5 crores in Eastern and North – Eastern states. • Conducted technical audits of all sports facilities of the IAF in the ACAdEmIC QuALIFICATIONS Eastern Sector to upgrade the existing infrastructure. • Conceptualizing, planning, budgeting, execution and post • Certificate Course in Business Management (six months full time), executionmanagement of Non-Technical infrastructure. MDI Gurgaon, 2014 Event and Facilities Management • B. A. (Economics.), Fergusson College, • Expertise in large scale Event Management. University of Pune, Pune , 2003. • Management and development of various IAF ventures such as • Leadership and Behavioural Sciences Course, Air Force Administrative Schools, Messes, CSD Depots, Shopping Marts and related welfare College (AFAC), Coimbatore 2013 ventures. • 2ndLevel French, Alliance Francaise de • Managed an NGO for Welfare of wives and children of Air Warriors. Pune 2002 • Organised and co-ordinated activities for various International Air Shows. • Supervised and managed Protocol for CWG 2010 at one of the stadiums. • Selected by the IAF to script and broadcast audio and video commentary for occasions like President’s Color Presentations, Vayushakti, IAF Day Parades and several important events.

22 T Mukila ) +91 9962333605 + [email protected]

WORK EXpERIENCE • HR Head (Training) and Instructor (Administration, Counsellor and Motivator), Mechanical Transport Training Institute, Chennai (2013-14). • HR Head (Personnel), Mechanical Transport Training Institute, Chennai (2011-13); Air Force Station Bikaner (2008-11). CORE COmpETENCIES • Team Leader (Operations), Air Force Station Vadsar, Ahmedabad • Ethics, Honesty and integrity. (2004-08). • Courage and conviction • Dietician, MV Diabetes Speciality and Research Center, Chennai • Nurturing team spirit and leadership (2003-04). Analytical and problem solving skills • Research Fellow, MV Diabetes Speciality and Research Center, • Accomplishing the task the right way • Chennai (2002-03). AREAS OF INTEREST Career Highlights • Education • Articulated talks for trainees on administrative aspects of • Agribusiness organisation and counselled, inspired personnel and staff to be • Human Resource Management positive. • Logistics and Operations • Mobility Management : Smoothly conducted mass mobility (1200+ • General Management and Security trainees in a quarter) of trainees from base location to training institute and back. ACAdEmIC QuALIFICATIONS • Document Management : Ensured proper documentation of all • Certificate Course in Business administrative activities of staff and trainees, its maintenance and Management (six months full time), despatch to base location and higher echelon. MDI Gurgaon, 2014 • Legal Management: Conducted inquiries on unusual occurrences, • Masters in Food Service Management, handled legal cases and RTIs pertaining to staff and trainees. Nutrition and Dietetics, • Discipline Management : Kept staff and trainees motivated to be University of Madras, 2000-2002 disciplined and ensured corrective actions in case of breach. • Bachelor in Nutrition and Dietetics, • Developed strategic planning, procedures and policies. Reviewed University of Madras, 1997-2000 and implemented realistic man and material resources at Air Force Stations to dovetail future expansion and roles during war and peace time. • Research: Developed standard scales of nutrients in diet for research purpose. Conducted analysis of officer trainees ration scales in Air Force, administration and management of fire crew in Air force, alcoholism in Armed Force. • Dietary consultant to 150+ patients; specialist for diabetics. Special Achievements • Mechanical Transport Training Institute bagged the Best Training Institute and Best Mechanical Transport Fleet in the Indian Air Force in 2012 with me as the HR Head of the Institute. • Trainees team under my guidance bagged first position in the inter team sports meet in 2012, second position in 2013 and second position in Cultural Meet 2013.

23 A Veeresham ) +91 9971022636, 9483541163 + [email protected]

SummARY A result oriented dynamic professional with 20+ years of diverse experience in Cutting Edge Leadership, Operations, Liaisons, Project Management, Land Acquisitions, Strategic Planning, Policy Formulation, Procurements and Apex level HRP/HRM. CORE COmpETENCIES WORK EXpERIENCE • Administration • Chief Administrative Officer IAF Stations. Implemented and • HR Management planned entire portfolio of Human Resources and Administration • Land Acquisition including team building/ mentoring, directing Capital/Revenue • School/ College Management projects, Base Administration/Security, Land Acquisition and • Operations Management management of Regimental Schools. • Strategic Planning • Executed several multi crore infrastructural projects viz. • Learning & Development construction of military runways, Office, School and residential • Security & Safety accommodation. • Assets & Performance management • Managed security of premier Air Force bases and successfully implemented a foolproof security environment to safeguard vital AREAS OF INTEREST and high value national assets at Air Force Bases. Processed successfully, land acquisitions cases at various places by Operations • • good liaison with various government departments and ministries. Human Resource Management • Resolving objections and apprehensions of local populace for Infrastructure/Project Management • infrastructural development to improve the operational capabilities Administration • of IAF. Land Acquisition • Implemented cross-functional departmental man and material School/ College Management • • resources at Air Force Stations to dovetail future expansion and Security • roles during war and peace time. • Conducted and Implemented several programmes of welfare and ACAdEmIC QuALIFICATIONS training of personnel thereby developing a sense of comradeship, Certificate Course in Business • harmonious community living and espirt-de-corps. Management (six months full time), Ensured adherence to timelines and discipline to ensure smooth MDI Gurgaon, 2014 • implementation of policies and procedures. M.Sc.,(Psychology) University of • Handled all matters pertaining to documentation and Annual Madras • Confidential Appraisal reports of Commissioned Officers, their M.Ed., Regional Institute of Education • subordinates and judiciously handled matters relating to civilian Mysore, Mysore University employees of Air Force as per the DoPT, GoI rules and regulations. M.A., (Economics), Arts College, • Resolved conflicts with civilian unions of air force bases by good Osmania University. • negotiation and management skills. Capsule Course on Installation Security, • Governing Body Member and nominee Chairman, administered Intrusion Detection Systems & IED • entire School functioning of Kendriya Vidyalaya, for efficient and for Officers of IAF Course, at NISA effective functioning and providing quality education to students. Hyderabad Squadron Commander Training Squadron. Imparted training Management Development Programme • • (English language, general awareness, management, computer skills, on Project Management, CDM field camps, physical and arms training) to a total of six thousand (6000) ab-initio civil trainees preparing them for a career in the Air Joint Service Staff Officers Works • Force. Orientation Course, CME,Pune Executive Director of Air Force Schools Managed all school Management Development Programme • • academic operations to provide quality education and create good on Organisation Behaviour, CDM future a generation for tomorrow. Secunderabd Director Protocol Common Wealth Games 2010. Trained and Advance Security and Intelligence • • led Protocol Committee, CWG-2010. Course Officers, AFIS Pune

24 Apurva Sharma ) +91 9910162255 + [email protected]

SummARY Aviation Professional with diversified experience of 20+ years in Cutting Edge Leadership, Operations Management, Liaisons, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Policy Formulation, Procurements, Trainer and Apex level HRP/HRM. CORE COmpETENCIES WORK EXpERIENCE • Strong Interpersonal Skills Project Management • Project Management • Managed operations of Projects related activities for Planning and • Budgeting and Resource Planning Optimum Resource utilization. • Solution Oriented Approach • Developed Airport Infrastructure and Resurfacing of Aircraft • Decisiveness & Initiative Movement Areas as per the ICAO standards at a Budget Cost of • Negotiations and Liasions INR 1.8 Billion. • Tranning and Development • Monitored Infrastructural Projects and identified potential problems and provided solutions. AREAS OF INTEREST • Providing Strategic Direction during the Implementation Stages of Infrastructural Projects. Infrastructural Projects Management • Handled projects worth over INR 1.2 Billion for Procurement of Operations Management • • Safety Critical Equipment. Operations at Airports and Airlines • participated with DRDO in development of Indigenous Technology Human Resource & Administration • • of New Generation Aircraft Critical Safety Equipment. UN Missions • Represented Indian Air Force in Pre-despatch Inspections of Project Management at Greenfield • • Aircraft Safety Equipment at US in 2012. Airports and Brownfield Airports Operations Management ACAdEmIC QuALIFICATIONS • Headed the Air Traffic Department as Senior Air Traffic Control • Certificate Course in Business Officer (SATCO) at two Premier Flying Bases of the Indian Air Management (six months full time), Force. MDI Gurgaon, 2014 • Operational Incharge for smooth conduct of VVIP Movements at • Air Traffic Management Course by Airports. Raytheon, 2012 • Represented Indian Air Force in Exchange Programme with • Fire Fighting and Air Crash Rescue Singapore Air Force to develop common training programme for from CFEES, Delhi, 2004 Air Traffic Controllers. • Air Traffic Radar and Advance Human Resource & Administration Course inAir Traffic Management • Staffing, Appraisal, Performance, Impact Assessment of more than from ATCOTE, Air Force Academy, 1200 personnel. Hyderabad, 2002 • Led a lead of professionals maintaining peaceful & amicable work • Junior Commanders Course, Air Force Environment in the organisation and Initiating measures for the Administrative College, Coimbatore, benefit of people in the organisation. 1999 • Handled Wide Spectrum of Administrative Functions and • B.Com, Nagpur University 1992 Management Tasks and Implemented Effective Cost Control Systems.

25 L P Joshi ) +91 9899002433 + [email protected]

SummARY Air Force Engineer with 19 Years of experience in Operations, Production and Project Management of Radar, Communication and IT infrastructure. Proficient in Procurement, Contracts, Vendor and People Management. CORE COmpETENCIES • Leading Multi-disciplinary Teams WORK EXpERIENCE • Excellent Communication and Decision Production and Operations Making Skills. • Spearheaded Technological Induction, Production Planning and • Leadership & Team Building Control of Critical and complex business process in ISO Certified • Innovative Product Solutions Manufacturing Units. • Ability to adapt to rapidly changing • Automated processes and identified Key Technological changes to environment and work culture. improve efficiency. • Monitored and analysed the Business Process to improve the AREAS OF INTEREST availability and performance both in terms of cost and time. • Aerospace and Aviation • Handled Supply Chain Management of more than 60,000 spares for • Production & Manufacturing Sourcing, Procurement, Client & Vendor Co-ordination. • Project & IT Management • Responsible for performance, process improvement, Lean and • Operations Management Quality Management System (QMS). • Implemented Environment Management System (EMS) in industrial ACAdEmIC QuALIFICATIONS setup consisting of 5000 workers. • Certificate Course in Business • Managed onsite and offsite teams to provide preventive maintenance, Management (six months full time), break down maintenance and spare support for North East Region. MDI Gurgaon, 2014 • Approval Authority for Airworthiness Certification of Military Electromagnetic Environmental Effects • Aircrafts. Management Course –IIT Kharagpur • Radar Course (6 Months) –Radar & Project Management Communication School, Air Force • Managed sanctions of MoD / Govt., prepared the pre-qualification • Aeronautical Engineering Course, Air criteria for new tenders, conducted RFI, pre-bid meetings, techno Force Technical College commercial discussions, negotiations, finalized contracts and • B Tech(Electrical) - NIT, Hamirpur HP subsequent contract monitoring of projects worth 100MUSD. • Handled Project Planning, Budgeting, Procurement and development of project for Strategic Communication Setup consisting of OFC, HF, VSAT and operational support for Tri Services Establishment across India worth 350MUSD. • Led a team for Code Walk-through of Operational Software, ATP of Hardware and Lane Change Logic of prestigious Light Combat Aircraft Development Project by DRDO. Special Achievements • Recipient of ‘Best Employee Award’ for Innovative Product Development in 1997. • Recipient of ‘Institution of Engineer Award’ for Designing Safer Headlights in Automobiles in 2007. • Selected for Strategic Project Management Team by DRDO in 2014.

26 Manish Kumar ) +91 7838355131 + [email protected]

SummARY An accomplished, achievements driven Signals Corps officer with 18 years of diverse experience in development and implementation in all phases of Govt ITES/Information Security/Communication products and management of Telecom Operations involving state- of-the-art ultra-sensitive equipments. CORE COmpETENCIES • IT Network architecture & Converged WORK EXpERIENCE Networks Integrated HQ of Ministry of Defence , Delhi, • Project Management & Process Jt. Director - Information Technology and Automation, Optimization Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) (2010-Present) • Network and Cyber security • Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) with 5 Million • Operations Center Management beneficiaries is an ITES project of Govt. of India worth 4 BUSD • Technical Product Management & and covers Ex-Servicemen and their dependents for comprehensive Development health plan through MoD. • Leadership & Team Management • Handpicked (out of 1000 candidates) as first Jt. Director Information • Relationship Management Technology and Automation (IT &A). • Interpersonal Skills • Drafted and presented the road map of ECHS to Indian Army in • Cross - Functional Coordination line with the policy supporting NDSAP, for its beneficiaries and functionaries. AREAS OF INTEREST • Ideated, planned, designed and executed the communication and • ITES ITES concept, architecture and security of ECHS, one of the • Telecom & Communication largest Health Schemes of the country. • IT and Healthcare • Achieved exceptional results by implementing SCOSTA Smart Card • IT Security Project in ECHS, a pioneering effort among all Govt organisations • Telecommunication and Convergence to adopt this technology. Solution • Innovated change management processes and delivered the complete • Strategic Planning, C4ISR and EW Implementation achieving 40 MUSD savings from the prevalent • Services and Consultancy Manual Systems. • Implemented VoIP and Automated Management Information Systems for Service Chiefs and Ministry of Defence (Army). ACAdEmIC QuALIFICATIONS • Managed On-Going Augmentation of IT & ITES Service Facilities. • Certificate Course in Business Senior Communication and Information Operations Executive/HR Management (six months full time), Manager (2008-10), Signals (Mathura), Lieutenant Colonel (Second MDI Gurgaon, 2014 in Command Officer) • M. Tech, Microelectronics, Indian Middle Level Communication Manager, Indian Army Formation Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT, Signals (Mamun), J & K, Officer Commanding Communication and Bombay), 2006-2008 Project yr (2004-06) • Operations and Technology • Credited for strategic establishment and operational management Management (Innovation and of complex converged services (Voice, Video and Data). Entrepreneurship) Indian Institute of • Developed and deployed analysis tool, pan northern region for Technology Bombay. 2007-2008 operational critical data in Electronic Warfare and cyber domain. • B.Tech (Telecommunication • Ensured time bound implementation of communication and ITES Engineering and Information turnkey projects. Technology), MCTE, JNU, 2002 • Charted Training Modules and Implementation. • ADP (SAP), MCTE, JNU, 2002 Indian Institute of Technology IIT Bombay, (2006-08) • Master of Technology in Electrical Engineering with specialization in Micro electronics. Full time Degree with Distinction. Special Achievements • Recipient of Army Chief ’s Commendation Medal for Out-Standing Contributions in IT for Indian Army. Involved Creating a Dynamic Content Management Solution Indigenous Hosting in Data Centre, Virtualised Environment, pan India in a record timeframe. 27 Nivedita Roy Sirkar ) +91 9910025016 + [email protected]

SummARY • 15 years of experience in Aviation Operations, Administration and Human Resources Management. • 3600 hours of Operational Transport Flying in the Air Force. • Work experience at all levels of the organization hierarchy including Operational and VIP Squadrons. CORE COmpETENCIES • HR Management WORK EXpERIENCE • Administration Operations Management • Operations Management • Strategized planning, formulation of policy and procedures for Strategic Planning • contingency planing & management of all flying operations. • Team & People Management • Training & Development • Executed operational flying task planning, task allocation & • Assets & Performance management instituted aerospace safety measures. • Conceptualized, implemented and executed all operations for VIP/ AREAS OF INTEREST VVIP Communication Duties to achieve optimum efficiency. Sphearheaded planning & monitoring of real time Casualty • Human Resource Management • • Administration Evacuation, Combat Air Support and Transport Operations. • Aviation • Execution of various operations from High Altitude Air Fields of • Consultancy Jammu and Kashmir and North-East India. • Led a Team of Rescue, Relief and Rehabilitation during the earthquake at Bhuj, Gujarat (2001). ACAdEmIC QuALIFICATIONS • Certificate Course in Business Administration & HRM (02 years) Management (six months full time), • Ensured a safe and sound environment by enforcing strict security MDI Gurgaon, 2014 regulations. • Leadership and Behavioural Sciences • Round the clock checks & balances of security systems and ensured Course, College of Air Warfare, alertness of posts and piquets at sensitive installations. Hyderabad, 2009 • Augmented resources for personnel administration to include • Bachelor in Science (Maths), Maharani’s discipline, accommodation, welfare, leave and performance appraisal College, Rajasthan University,1996 of over 200 personnel. • Airline Transport Pilot Licence Holder • Streamlined Training Program Modules for over 200 personnel in an Air Force Establishment. • Coordinated and supervised retail chain operations of NGO, Air Force Wives Welfare Association (AFWWA) and initiated, processed and finalised institutional contracts by effective vendor management. Special Achievements • Awarded the prestigious Vice Chief of Army Staff Commendation for professional competence in 2013. • 3600 Flying Hours including 1200 Hours of VIP & VVIP Flying. • State level Tennis and Cricket Player. • Represented Rajasthan University in All India Inter University Women Cricket Championship (1993-1997). • Represented Central Zone team in Rani Jhansi Inter Zonal Cricket Tournament(1995).

28 Pijush Kumar Das ) +91 9910963439 + [email protected]

SummARY • A performance driven professional with 18 years of experience in Strategic Planning, HR development, Operations and Project Management. • Effective communicator, capable of co-ordinating with national and international agencies. CORE COmpETENCIES • Planned and executed best practices on all facets across • Plan and Manage Operations. inter-disciplinary and cross functional teams whilst meeting • Leadership and Decision making skills organisational objectives. • Manage complex Projects. • Perform under challenging situations. WORK EXpERIENCE • Planning and Strategic skills. Operations & Project Management • Led Unit, department and divisional organizations, both on-board AREAS OF INTEREST ships and ashore units. • Operations and Project Management. • Conducted deficiency and failure analysis with respect to machinery • HR and Administration. and equipment and recommended new maintenance processes and • Facility Management. procedures. • Implemented effective processes in supply chain management and ACAdEmIC QuALIFICATIONS diagnostic functions to reduce downtime in availability of spares • Certificate Course in Business and stores. Management (six months full time), • Piloted constant Risk Assessment to appreciate threats and vulnerabilities, on-board ships and bases and implemented preventive MDI Gurgaon, 2014 actions. PMP Certification, • Steered Project Monitoring Team Review meetings for Indian Naval PMI (USA) (pursuing) • Academy Project worth 500 crores. MSc in Defence and Strategic Studies • Conceptualized and conducted the First National Offshore Sailing -2008, Madras University • race from Mumbai to Kochi. BSc, Goa University - 1991 • • Planned procurement requirements of ‘Training Ships’. Human Resource Management • Formulated HR policies aimed at talent management and leadership development for over 50,000 current employees. • Audited and evolved high-performing strategies and executable solutions for the process of re-employment of employees (5000/ year). • Formulated selection criteria for award to high performing employees. • Redesigned training development and curricula of naval officers based on analysis of best global practices. • Prepared Check-lists for carrying out functional inspections of organizations. • Liaised with government agencies including AICTE, for commencement of B Tech curricula at Naval Academy. Achievements • Completed three Mumbai Full Marathons (2012-2014). • Selected as Member of Naval Study Group to German Naval Academy. • Recognized and commended by the Organizational head of Southern Naval Command (region) for formulating best practices, for junior officer’s training. • Adjudged Best faculty for two consecutive years at Naval Academy. • Formulated Training booklets and Term Calendar for Officer Trainees at Naval Academy. • Stood first in Deep Sea Diving Course. 29 Raman Gupta ) +91 8527677171 + [email protected]

SummARY Air Force Executive Branch Officer with 20 years’ experience in managing Operations, Projects and Training Programs. Work Experience in International Aviation Industry as part of Project Management Team for aircraft acquisition. Sound people management skills honed over diverse cross-functional domains. CORE COmpETENCIES • Knowledge of Aerospace Operations WORK EXpERIENCE • Cross Functional Team Coordination Operations • Project/Facilities management • 20 years’ experience in handling cutting edge technology in IAF Training Coordination • Military jets, including the latest Advanced Jet Trainer, Hawk Mk- 132 and state-of-the-art flying simulators. AREAS OF INTEREST • Extensive experience in executing and monitoring flying operations • Aerospace/Defence involving over 300 personnel and upto 20 aircraft per day. • Operations Management • Coordinated maintenance activities for all aircraft on unit inventory Project Management • with engineering branch so as to maximize resource utilization. • Training & Development • Team leader for first IAF team to train on Hawk aircraft at BAeS (British Aerospace Systems), Warton UK. ACAdEmIC QuALIFICATIONS • Certificate Course in Business Projects Management (six months full time), • Ensured timely and satisfactory completion of Hawk Induction MDI Gurgaon, 2014 project through active liaison with BAeS management and • Qualified Flying Instructor Course - technicians as part of Hawk Project Team for Customer Acceptance. IAF • Successfully oversaw complete setup of the new Hawk Training • B.Sc. - JNU unit, including infrastructure, manning and operations. • Implemented IAF Communication and IT network (AFNET) at an Air Force Station as Station IT Officer. • Conducted training capsules of over 300 personnel and 14 aircraft at distant base with responsibility of all admin and operational aspects. Training • 10 years’ experience in flight training as a Cat ‘A’ Instructor. • Implemented the widely appreciated Hawk training pattern in the IAF as the first Flight Commander of the Hawk Training Unit,. • Established first embedded Simulator training program for flying training in IAF. • Responsible for monitoring training progress and appraisal for over 25 trainee officers bi annually as Flight Commander in three Flying Training Establishments,. Special Achievements • Commended by Chief and Vice Chief of Air Staff for outstanding Professionalism. • Up graded to Instructional Category ‘A’ (Highest Instructional Category in IAF).

30 Sujata Dwivedi ) +91 7838326617 + [email protected]

SummARY An Air Force Pilot with 15 years of Flying Experience and active participation in Aviation Operations, Administration and Human Resources Management as part of an Illustrious Military Aviation Career. CORE COmpETENCIES WORK EXpERIENCE • Team Building and Mentoring Strategy & Operations Management • Aviation expertise & Operational flying • Managed Aerospace Operations for Multi-Million Dollar Aircraft experience assets as Joint Director. Strategic resource planning and • Executed Operational Tasks for ensuring Mission Accomplishment Operational management • • Training and Development in Aerospace Safety. • Strong organising capabilities with an • Implemented Policies & Procedures for Aerospace Safety as Unit eye for details Flight Safety Officer. • Logical & Analytical Decision Making • Participated in various Exercises and Training in Route Transport • Leadership and General administration Role, Casualty Evacuation, Para Trooping and Bombing as an Operational Pilot. AREAS OF INTEREST Training • Aerospace and Aviation Management • Conceptualized Aviation Training Module. • Human Resource Management • Implemented Flying procedures as Simulator Instructor. • Administration & Facility Management • Strategic Management and Consulting HRM and Administration. • Implemented HR & Administrative Policies. • Ensured Welfare, Performance Appraisal and Counseling of over ACAdEmIC QuALIFICATIONS 1500 personnel. • Certificate Course in Business • Led panel of Board for selection of Flight Engineers. Management (six months full time), MDI Gurgaon, 2014 Special Achievements • Bachelor in Science (Computers), Punjab • Experience of Pilot with more than 2350 Hours of Accident & University,1998 Incident Free Flying. • Leadership and Behavioural Sciences • Awarded Commendation by Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief Course, College of Air Warfare (CAW), for Professional Competency and Flight Safety. Hyderabad. • Bachelor in Science (Computers),Punjab University,1998

31 Sukumar Rangaraj ) +91 9560970003 + [email protected]

SummARY Diligent and Transformative Leader, with 18 yrs of demonstrated excellence in Product and Project Management, including Architecting, Developing and Delivering Mission-Critical Real- Time Large Complex Systems for the Indian Navy . CORE COmpETENCIES WORK EXpERIENCE • Product Architecture, Engineering and Product Management & Systems Engineering Delivery • Conceived of, Owned, Architected and Designed a 16MUSD Mission- • Systems & Software Development Life Critical Real-Time Decision Support System (DSS) for the Indian Navy. Cycle Management • Pioneered, in the organization, Model Driven Development (MDD) for • Business Intelligence and Road-mapping Strategies the complete life-cycle development of 12 critical modules of the DSS, • Conjoint Analysis & Leveraging paving way for adoption in all follow-on projects. Metrics for Decision Making • Integrated and Extended existing engineering process framework • Process Innovation & Re-Engineering achieving more than 35% re-use of legacy systems code. • Programming Languages • Recruited ab-initio, Trained and Led a 30 member cross-functional • MbSE, MDD, CASE Tools team, instituting Agile development methodology and SCRUM, leading • C4ISR to 170% higher employee performance than industry norms. • Procurement, Staffing • Conceptualized and demonstrated strategic proof-of-concept of a next- • Collaboration Tools & Techniques generation product, paving way for a 65MUSD market opportunity in the C4ISR domain. AREAS OF INTEREST General Management (Including Global Exposure) • Emerging Technologies • Audited and Consulted for Radars, Combat Management Suites, • C4ISR/Aerospace/Automotive Systems Navigation and Tactical Systems Integration involving multi-national • IT/ITES vendor base. • Delivery Operations • Negotiated a 350 MUSD reduction (converted to savings for exchequer) Consultancy • in the cost of refit and repair work package undertaken abroad of a strategic asset for India, through data analytics and collaborative ACAdEmIC QuALIFICATIONS stakeholder management. • Certificate Course in Business • Executed and coordinated between multi-functional agencies, more than Management (six months full time), 10 acceptance audits of large and complex Indian and Foreign systems . MDI Gurgaon, 2014 Academic & Faculty Experience • MTech (E&ECE), Specialisation in • Developed course curriculum in IT/ITES for 16 courses at Naval Comp. Engg., IIT Kharagpur Training Institute for post graduate level students. • BTech(Electrical), Naval College of • Mentored and trained more than 1500 UG students over 6 yrs, guided Engg., Lonavla 40 projects and 6 MTech/MCA Students on their dissertation/thesis. • Implemented web-based training & evaluation portal for online exams, reducing effort from more than one week per exam to instantaneous results. • Received Awards for Creative Excellence, Best Instructor and Performance Excellence (Commendation) from Chief of Navy. Papers Presented • Sukumar R Pillai, “Case Study on Legacy Systems Reverse-Engineering Using Harmony-Tango Process”, Innovate 2010, The IBM Rational Software Conference, New Delhi, Aug 19, 2010. • R. Sukumar and S.L. Maskara, “Management Networks: An Important Requirement for Emerging Telecommunication and Data Networks”, Proc. National Conference on Communications (NCC-2001), IIT Kanpur Jan 29-31, 2001, pp 27-31.

32 Suniti Mishra ) +91 9910046694 + [email protected]

SummARY 15 years of leadership experience in complex Operations, Project Management and Training in Radar, Communication and Information Technology. WORK EXpERIENCE CORE COmpETENCIES • Senior Production Engineer at Air force Production Unit. • Strategic Resource Planning and Managed System Administration, IT Security, IT Audit, Unit IP Management. Network, WCDMA Node, Voice Communication, IT Procurement • Motivating teams to deliver high and Training. level performance under extreme Head of a Communication unit ensured high serviceability environment. • • Strong organising capabilities with an of Air Force IP & MPLS Network. The unit received the Best eye for details. Communication Unit Award by Air HQ. • Senior Engineer. Responsible for complete Project Management, AREAS OF INTEREST Installation, On site acceptance tests, Global Vendor Management, Inventory Optimization, and subsequent operation of first of its • Project Management • Maintenance Management kind Airborne Radar System in India. • Telecom, Electronics and other related • Designed basic and advanced Training Modules for Operators, sectors Technicians and Engineers. • Head HR. Implemented and executed HR function of Staffing, Grievance Resolution, Administration, and Discipline for more than ACAdEmIC QuALIFICATIONS 500 personnel. • Certificate Course in Business • Head of Operation and Maintenance. Ensured optimum system Management (six months full time), availability and MTBF for prolonged sustained operations of High MDI Gurgaon, 2014 Power Long Range Air Defence Surveillance Radar. • Advance Professional knowledge Course from Air Force Technical College, • Managed Planning and Execution of Operational Communication Bangalore deployment in Air Force level war simulation exercises. • Course on Specialisation in long range Special Achievements Air Defence Radar Recipient of medals of excellence for various courses over the span • Course on Specialisation in Airborne • Radar of 15 years. • Air Force Network (IP & MPLS) Primer • One of the few officers’ with training and experience in three Course different premier technological systems of IAF. • B.E. in Electrical Engineering from • Awarded AOC-in-C commendation for professional competence in Bhopal University 2012.

33 Abhijeet Shrikant Thatte ) +91 9868286713 + [email protected]

SummARY • 23 years of distinguished career in Air Force with hands-on experience in Aviation Operations, Project management and Training coordination. • Work experience with international teams including 2 ½ years as exchange instructor with USAF. CORE COmpETENCIES • Sound People Management skills honed over diverse cross- • Aviation skills and Related Studies functional domains. • Flight and Ground Instructor • Alumni of the Defence Services . • Cross Functional Team Coordination • Resource Optimisation • Safety Compliance WORK EXpERIENCE • Systems implementation Military Aviation • Facilities Management • 23 years’ experience in handling high pressure situations while handling cutting edge technology in IAF Military jets, including AREAS OF INTEREST the Jaguar and T-38 aircraft. • Aviation Management • Extensive experience in executing and monitoring flying operations • Operations involving over 300 personnel and upto 20 aircraft per day. • Project management • Coordinated maintenance activities for all aircraft on unit inventory • Strategy Formulation with engineering branch so as to maintain maximum flight line • Training and HR availability. • Technology Induction • Selected as exchange Instructor Pilot for IAF-USAF instructor exchange program. ACAdEmIC QuALIFICATIONS Training • Certificate Course in Business • 12 years’ experience in flight training as a Flight Instructor in India Management (six months full time), and USA. MDI Gurgaon, 2014 • Responsible for safe Flying Training of 100 cadets every year as • Bachelor of Science, JNU (National Chief Flying Instructor. Defence Academy) 1987 - 1990 • Monitored Operational training and appraisal for over 20 officers • Master of Science, Madras University and over 300 personnel annually as Flight Commander. (Defence Services Staff College) 2006- 2007 Project Management • Bachelor of Science, JNU (National • Selected to perform standardisation and evaluation of the Instructors Airline Transport Pilot License - 2013 and Trainees in USA. • Airline Transport Pilot license USA- • Responsible for planning and conduct of Operations for multiple 2001 International flying exercises with friendly Air Forces. • Managed a frontline Operational Unit of IAF, oversaw the move of the unit, including infrastructure, manpower and operational assets as Flight Commander. • Conducted multiple detachments of over 300 personnel and 16 aircraft at distant base with responsibility of all admin and operational aspects. • Responsible for planning and conduct of various In and Out visits of senior delegations from/ to friendly foreign Air Forces as IAF Liaison head. Achievements • Achieved Instructional Pilot category in IAF as well as USAF. • Commended by Chief of Air Staff twice for distinguished service.

34 Alankar Bhardwaj ) +91 9811793801 + [email protected]

SummARY Proactive decision maker, targeting challenging assignments at a Senior Managerial level across functional sectors of Project, Hospitality & Facility management, General Administration, Operations, HR & Training Security , Public relations and Supply Chain Management.

CORE COmpETENCIES WORK EXpERIENCE HOSPITALITY AND FACILITY MANAGEMENT – 7 years Hospitality and Facility Management • • As Director Manekshaw Centre , New Delhi 2 years + , maintained and transformed • Supply Chain Management the Centre into a financially self sustaining organization by generating revenues • Administration of more than 7 Crores. The task also included vendor management and operating • HRD and Training contracts of Housekeeping, Arboriculture and Catering. Initiated and finalized • Public Relations and Liaison number of turn key projects worth 4 Cr. Commanded and controlled 225 personnel. • Security • Commanded Catering Training Institute for Army at Bangaluru for 2 years. • Event Management • Budgeted, planned & procured kitchen equipment worth 8 Cr.Rendered catering advice to UN contingents and evaluated vendors supplying to UN Force while working as Force Catering Officer with United Nations at Lebanon. AREAS OF INTEREST • As Catering Officer Army Battle Honors Mess and Commanding Officer of • Hotels and Faciilty Management Catering Battalion at ASC Centre Bangaluru, planned menus, F&B Ops, Outdoor • Supply Chain Management Catering, designing of Kitchen and Facility Management. • Human Resource Management SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT – 16 years • Administration , Event Management • Controlled entire operations of transport management at different levels . and Operations Commanded a Transport Battalion with 470 vehicles ,935 men which clocked 49 • Security lakh km in one year. Public Relations and Liaison • Commanded a Base Supply Depot with yearly turnover of appox 74000 Tons, • feeding 3 lakh troops. Ensured optimum level of stocks by timely initiation of demands, correct receipt, warehouse management, bulk breaking and dispatch to ACAdEmIC QuALIFICATIONS 39 forward depots. • Certificate Course in Business ADMINISTRATION, HRD AND TRAINING Management (six months full time), • Spearheaded office administration in most of the units which involved handling MDI Gurgaon, 2014 documentation to ensure smooth flow of operations ,formulating SOP’s, maintaining excellent liaison with government agencies, and ensured security • Masters Diploma in Business of the establishment. Administration, Symboisis Pune • Controlled & coordinated manpower planning including processing of Annual 2000-2002 Appraisal reports and ensured a healthy working environment. Managed task • Diploma in Catering , FCI New Delhi forces entailing orientation, training, career development, leave planning & 1996-1997 counseling/ grievance handling. Planned deployment of manpower as per skills • Certified Course in Handling and ensured adherence to all norms. Distribution of Petroleum products, • Commanded a training unit of ASC Centre and trained and groomed recruits into IOC Mumbai 1992 skilled high end Chefs & Stewards. Controlled 1000 recruits,150 Instructors and • Transport Management Course, Army maintained equipment worth 200 Cr. School of Mechanical Transport, SECURITY • As Director Manekshaw Centre was responsible for security of the Centre, its Bangaluru 1991 equipment and safety of high profile guests which incl VVIP’s like President , • Bachelor of Science Jawaharlal nehru Prime Minister, Ministers , Foreigners dignitaries and eminent Industrialists and university (1984-1986) Corporates. • As Aide- De- Camp to Governor of Odisha coordinated security of Governor with all the agencies responsible for the movement of the VIP. • As Intelligence Officer of a unit in Srilanka took active part in fighting counter insurgency and was also awarded a gallantry award for the same. SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS • 2012 - Vice Chief of Army Staff Commendation Card for upkeep & maintenance and Business development of Manekshaw Centre. (FACILITY MANAGEMENT ) • 2009 - Northern Army Commander’s Commendation Card for causing saving to the state due to efficient interior economy. • 2007 – Eastern Army Commander’s Commendation Card innovations. • 1992 - Western Army Commander’s Commendation for helping Stranded civilians w when the road got washed away. • 1988- Chief of Army Staff Commendation for Gallantry Operation. 35 Amit Dhawan ) +91 9971991112 + [email protected]

SummARY Aiming to leverage the 21 yrs of diverse leadership roles in Indian Navy with expertise in InfoSec domain for setting up an Entrepreneurial Venture in NCR targeting the needs of SMEs. WORK EXpERIENCE CORE COmpETENCIES Strategic Planning • IT and Associated Technologies • Formulation and Implementation of long term and short term IT • Program Management strategies aligned with Business objectives to accomplish corporate • Systems Architecture goals. • Business Analytics • Strategist, change leader and driving force behind improvements • Technology Roadmaps that safeguard data, ensure compliance, and facilitate informed advancements. • Conceptualizing, Planning, Budgeting, Convening and Executing AREAS OF INTEREST major projects. Future IT Technologies • Management Aerospace/Automotive Systems • Focused at addressing all problems through conceptual approaches Consultancy • • of Risk Appreciation, Threat Modeling/Analysis and Clear Understanding of Technology. ACAdEmIC QuALIFICATIONS • Performing Information Security Incident management through • Certificate Course in Business Policies and SOPs, Standards, Best Practices and Investigations. Management (six months full time), • Deep understanding and appreciation of compliance and auditing MDI Gurgaon, 2014 principles. • Certified Information System Auditor • Proven track in efficaciously managing major Govt projects. (CISA), ISACA USA Functional Head @ Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT) • Certified Information Systems Security (2011 – Till date) Professional (CISSP), ISC2 USA • CIRT is the Cyber Security & Incident Response Organization primarily • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) responsible for the Information Security Posture of Indian Navy. • Computer Hacking and Forensic • Responsible for country wide Incident Response, Risk Assessment, Investigator (CHFI) IS Audits, Vulnerability Assessments and Cyber Forensics. • Master of Business Administration (IT) • Responsible for continuous evaluation of the effectiveness of • B. Tech (Electrical), Naval College of Information Security Policies, Processes and Technologies. Engineering • Lead Cyber Forensic investigations in aid of Naval Law enforcement agencies. • Establishing a cyber security education awareness program in the Indian Navy. • Co-ordinated with various Government bodies like CIRT, NIC, DSCI etc on various National InfoSec initiatives. Joint Director, Directorate of Naval Air Materiel (2008 – 2011) • The Directorate is the central authority for maintenance of all naval Air Assets. • Undertook Procurement and Repair management for Naval Aircraft @ Rs 400 and 150 Cr respectively through efficient Annual reviews. • Steered Major Projects (ERPs viz. Naval Aviation Management Systems, Integrated Logistics Management System (Air) and Seaking Recovery Project (costing approx 300 Crores) with Ministry of Defense. • Interacted with Comptroller and Auditor General on various procurement policies and also assisted Hon’ble Raksha Mantri in formulation of replies to the Parliament. • End-to-end participation in Capital Acquisitions for Mid-Life upgrade program and purchase of Multi Role helicopters at an approximate cost of Rs 2500 Cr.

36 Arun Jyoti ) +91 9650339647 + [email protected]

SummARY A result oriented technocrat with 22+ years of diverse experience in Cutting Edge Leadership, Operations, Plant Management, Liaisons, Strategic Planning, Policy Formulation, Procurements and Apex level HRM/HRP.

CORE COmpETENCIES WORK EXpERIENCE • Mission Definition & Strategic Planning • Jt Director Electrical Engg & Submarine Operations, IHQ • Budgeting & Resource Planning MoD (N). Coordinated shore and sea based operations related to • Negotiations & Liaisons Electrical, Electronics and Communications aspects for the Indian • Contract Management Navy. • Crisis Management & Conflict • Executed multiple operational targets through 14 Global Contracts Resolution of both Capital and Revenue routes. Largest contract of 84 MUSD • HRM/HRP and balance contracts above 50 Cr INR. The contracts included 02 • Event Management first of its kind contracts of MoD. • Networking • Developed techniques to achieve simplified maintenance of foreign equipments with successful insertion of indigenous COTS AREAS OF INTEREST products. Saved INR 203 Cr and INR 118 Cr worth of Forex • Operations & Business Development through indigenous development of sources. Developed indigenous • Project/programme Management substitutes of critical life saving equipments with DRDO. • Corporate Communications & • Strategic guidance to various MoD directorates on issues related to Networking Weapon and Electrical system’s “Womb to Tomb” maintenance and • Human Resource Management replacement/procurement methodologies. • Infrastructure & Facility Management • Development of critical strategies on subjects related to Strategic • Logistics Operational Approaches, Indigenization & Manpower Management. • Consultancy • Member of multiple Decision Making MoD Committees. • Goal Setting for junior management on subjects such as Professional/ ACAdEmIC QuALIFICATIONS Personnel issues and Crisis Management. Managed and streamlined a premier Defence RWA with 47 acres Certificate Course in Business • • land encompassing 564 accommodations for Defence Officers and Management (six months full time), their domestic helps, Population -7,000+ approx. MDI Gurgaon, 2014 Manager Weapons, Naval Dockyard, Mumbai & Manager IGNOU- PGDHRM (Pursuing MBA • • (Electrical) & Manager Repairs Planning, Naval Dockyard, (HR)) Visakhapatnam. Managed 375+ civilian work force and Madras University- M.Sc (Defence & • Trade Union segments at Shipyards. Introduced new concepts Strategic Studies) of workmanship and training for shipyard workers. Generated JNU, New Delhi- B.Tech (Electrical) • indigenous documentation for streamlining operations, repair and & Specialization in Electronics & quality procedures. Communication Chief Electrical Officer Submarines. Facilitated operational JNU, New Delhi (National Defence • • availability of frontline Submarines to maintain war fighting Academy)- B.Sc efficiency of Indian Navy. Executed repair and maintenance programmes of technological intensive platforms amounting to INR 100 Cr and above. • Established & coordinating a niche web based network of Alumni from Armed Forces. Developed network from 23 members to 1200+ since Mar 2008. • Launched a Social Awareness Programme “Clean & Green Moreh” in insurgency prone state Manipur on 01 Jan 2014.

37 Arvind Saxena ) +91 9650141177 + [email protected]

SummARY • Air Force Executive Branch Officer with 23 years of experience in managing operations, projects and training programs. • Alumni of Defence Services Staff College.

CORE COmpETENCIES WORK EXpERIENCE • Operations Management • Handled sensitive protocol issues with the delegations from Foreign • Strategic Planning & Analysis Military Offices as Joint Director at the Tri Services Headquarters. • Aerospace & Aviation Domain Expertise • Maintained safe Aerospace Environment for Flying Operations as • Training and Development Chief Operations Officer of Joint Civil-Military Airfield. • General Administration and Facility • Managed Aerospace Operations of Multi-Million Dollar Aircraft Management Assets, Missile Systems & Radar Systems as Flight Commander Operations. • Implemented HR & Administrative policies as Unit Adjutant of AREAS OF INTEREST two units comprising over 100 personnel. • Strategic Management • Carried out Performance Appraisal of my subordinates for the last • Operations Management 14 years. • Marketing and Business Development • Formulated Policy and Procedures for implementation and • General Management monitoring processes for Aerospace Safety. • Aerospace & Aviation Management • Led Disaster Management Operations and headed a Rescue Team at a Sensitive Airbase. ACAdEmIC QuALIFICATIONS • Monitored Annual Budgets of Training, Flight Safety over 2.5 • Certificate Course in Business Million. Management (six months full time), • Audits, Inspections & Analysis (Various Periods). MDI Gurgaon, 2014 • Conducted Security & Operations Audit of various Airbases. • M.Sc in Defence & Strategic Studies, • Conducted time bound Enquiries & Investigations of varied kinds. Madras University, 2007 Special Achievements • Bachelor of Science, Jawaharlal Nehru • Commended by the Chief of Air Staff for displaying Operational University, 1989 Efficiency in handling Aircraft Emergency. • Chief Operations Officer of two important Air Force bases. • As Joint Director maintained close liaison with foreign Defence Attaches, MoD and MEA. • Totally committed to ensuring safe and productive outcome of the industry working for.

38 Brijendra Singh ) +91 9654240564 + [email protected]

SummARY 28 years of leadership role and diversified experience in project/ contract management, operations, administration, HR management and in pioneering indigenization solutions for defence forces.

WORK EXpERIENCE CORE COmpETENCIES • Advisor to Govt of Republic of Namibia: Deputed as an aviation • Contract Management advisor /chief Engineer to Govt of Republic of Namibia for three • Project Management years on behalf of Govt of India. • Aircraft system Integration • Setup complete infrastructure in record time. • Indigenization solutions • Trained foreign trainees to handle the Maintenance Operations. • Team building & Mentoring • Conducted seminars, presentations and training lectures for foreign • HRM/ HRP nationals. • Job highly appreciated by High Commissioner of India to Namibia. AREAS OF INTEREST Head of Indigenization. Project Management • Indigenized tools, testers, ground equipment, spares etc. of foreign Operations • • origin by using technical skill and CAD for Air Force. Aviation sectors & services • Saved valuable foreign Exchange. HR & Admin Management • • Through Knowledge of Indigenization procedure. • Contact Management • • Consultancy Director (weapon system) in Air HQs • IT • Pioneer in apex policy decision-making. • Inked contract with foreign vendor for overhaul of engines, aircraft ACAdEmIC QuALIFICATIONS spares worth 200 MUD. • Certificate Course in Business • Specialist in turn key projects, project management and aircraft Management (six months full time), system integrations. MDI Gurgaon, 2014 • Sound knowledge of Defence Procurement Procedures. • M Tech from IIT Kanpur with CPI of • Expertise in negotiations and liaisons. 8.26. Specialization in Computer Aided Commanding Officer( HeadTraining Establishment) Design(CAD). Developed Butterfly valve • Designed various training curriculum, review syllabi and methods for Kirlosker Bros. Elective: Robotic of training. Engineering. • Imparted professional training, motivation and orientation lectures • BE (Mechanical) from RegEngg Collage to officers. (NIT) with 1st div. • Professional in organizing seminars,team building and mentoring • Aeronautical Engineering course (18 of officers and men. months) from Air Force Technical College. Senior Manager of Transport aircraft and helicopters. • Commander and Leadership course from • Lead vertically specialized team for planning, scheduling, quality Air Force. assurance, logistics and spare parts support for aircraft operations in Gujarat, Rajasthan and Mumbai region. Deputy Director(Management Information System) • Developed expertise on Integrated Material Management on line. Carried out complete analysis of aircraft in the inventory of Air Force.

39 Deepak Bhasker ) +91 9811184214 + [email protected]

SummARY A highly organized, dynamic professional of Flying branch in Indian Air Force with experience of more than 22 years in strategic HRM & other HR functions. Presently working as Joint Director and spearheading the HRM functions.

CORE COmpETENCIES WORK EXpERIENCE • Strategic HR & HR Functions Strategic HRM • Operations Management • Cadre Management of the Indian Air Force (IAF) & mapping the • Strategy real time requirements of the organization. • Cross Functional Management • Interfacing (Cross functional management) with management & • Change Management Heads of department for implementing HR policies, systems & • Aviation Management procedures in line with core organisational objectives. • Sports Management & Operations • Enabled Organizational Development (OD) plans for enhancing the • Leadership & Team building operational effectiveness. • Conducted competency analysis, mapping & build leadership & • CSR succession planning. • Exhibited leadership acumen in working closely with the Strategic AREAS OF INTEREST & Operational heads and their management teams to understand, • HR anticipate and provide solutions on people matters through • Operations innovative use of HR ecosystem. • Strategy • Provided end to end HR support & solution to the organization Training in headcount planning, recruitment, PMS, performance appraisal, • talent management & development, compensation & benefits & • Aviation employee retention & relations. • Sports Management Recruitment & Resourcing/Employee Engagement • Infrastructure & Facility Management • Managed recruitment, staffing & direction for searching & locating • Project Management the best talent internally in line with the organisational goals. • Event Management • Developed & implemented employee welfare measures. • Built healthy employee-management relationship. ACAdEmIC QuALIFICATIONS Training & Development/ Team Management • Conceptualised & developed training & development initiatives for • Certificate Course in Business improved operational ability & productivity. Management (six months full time), • Led large taskforces entailing manpower planning, recruitment, MDI Gurgaon, 2014 training, motivation, performance appraisal, remuneration, conflict • MBA in Human Resource Management, resolution and career development. Symbiosis Management Institute, General Administration / Compliances Pune, 2004. • Adhered statutory regulations, legal matters & disciplinary issues. • Flight Safety Course • Handled functions like, disbandment of units, handling government • Junior Commanders Course ban on creation of new posts. • Flight Indoctrination course • Served as Joint Secretary, Services Sports Control Board: • Aircraft Conversion Course Planned & implemented budget to the tune of Rs. 35 crore annually. Managed tendering process, and approval from various Ministries. • Handled Armed Forces placements in Common Wealth Games, New Delhi 2010 • Commanded two Operational Flying Units; Managed operations, training, resource planning and policy formulation to ensure operationally efficient & effective unit with 200+ personnel. • Both units achieved an impeccable zero accident/incident record and adjudged as the best IAF units. Special Achievements • Awarded Commendation by the Chief of Air Staff. • Led the IAF cricket team for Six consecutive years and also played Nationals. • Recently awarded an excellence award by Sports Illustrated which was flashed on NDTV. • Exclusive coverage in “Blue Glory”, prestigious magazine of IAF. 40 J Prabhuram ) +91 7042649615 + [email protected]

SummARY Logistics and IT professional with more than two decades of experience in Material Management, Supply Chain and IT implementations. WORK EXpERIENCE CORE COmpETENCIES • Played a pivotal role in provisioning and forecasting of Inventory • Inventory Management including of over five lakh items. Forecasting, Planning and Provisioning • Implemented and administered indigenously developed inventory • Purchase Management management ERP system, the Integrated Logistics Management • Implementation, Maintenance and System (ILMS) on Sybase RDBMS. Administration of IT Applications • Coordinated global sourcing from multiple vendors of various • IT Infrastructure Management countries with orders exceeding 1000 crores annually. • Process and Management Audit • Ensured maximum compliance of over 1100 customers with effective demand management. • As part of provisioning, involved in raising of purchase requisitions AREAS OF INTEREST for approximately 50,000 items annually. Inventory Management • As an auditor, was responsible for system process and management Supply Chain/Logistics Functions • • audits covering strategic operations and tactical areas. Purchase Management • Prepared and analysed various MIS reports for top management in Operations • • the areas of planning and procurement. IT Administration and Infrastructure • Application maintenance and support to entire logistics and supply Management • chain management in the Navy. Consultancy • Management of entire ILMS network (WAN/LAN) across various Project Management • • geographical locations. • Financial management of logistics of Eastern part of India with a ACAdEmIC QuALIFICATIONS budget of over 1000 crores. • Certificate Course in Business • Represented Indian Navy in two delegations that visited USA and Management (six months full time), Russia for contractual negotiations on acquisition of ships. MDI Gurgaon, 2014 • As mentor, conducted workshops and trained over more than a • MSc Defence Studies from Madras dozen batches in Inventory, Supply Chain and IT operations. University • Worked closely with cross-functional teams at all levels towards • PG Diploma in SCM and International project implementations. Logistics from Symbiosis Institute of • Vendor coordinator for software, hardware and resources with Management Studies organisations like Sybase, IBM etc. • Diploma in Advanced Computing from • Involved in transformation strategies for business process CDAC as part of seven months IT optimization and its consequent IT operations. Management Course • Formulated doctrines and best practices for administering and • One year course in Logistics and maintaining ILMS. Inventory Management • Worked towards maximizing use of in-house talent with outsourced • Certificate courses in Junior Defence services and in the process optimized cost of services. Management, LAN/WAN, AIX UNIX • Commenced operations of e-Procurement for the Indian Navy. and VB/ORACLE Special Achievements • Awarded commendation by Vice Chief of Navy Staff for rolling out centralised inventory management of ILMS for six locations across India. • Inducted two ships into the Indian Navy along with setting up the entire logistics and supply chain departments.

41 Jagat Singh Rana ) +91 9958358323 + [email protected]

WORK EXpERIENCE • Joint Director. EX servicemen contributory health scheme(2014). Handled grievances redressal, administrative and finance control over ECHS in the region. • Joint Director operations Air Headquarters Delhi (2007-2013). Cordination and execution of VVIP flights and special flights for CORE COmpETENCIES national requirements ,managed movements in Indian air-space and • Team Building & Mentoring. take necessary action in case of violation & handled crises. • Human Resource Management. • Commanding Officer. Air NCC squadron( 2003-2006) Carried out Administration • Training staffing of schools and colleges for NCC , planned and • Training & Development • Budgeting & Resource Planning organized camps and expeditions, liasioned with civil authorities • Crisis management and conflict and state govt for finances and functions. resolution • Flight safety officer (2000-2003). Ensured flight safety and safe practices in the squadron for safe operations, carried out flying in AREAS OF INTEREST Operation Parakaram. • Senior Level Management • Flight commander (second in command). Carried out performance • Human resource Appraisal and counselling.Achieved maximum flying in Kargil • General Administration operations with 21 pilots and 7 aircraft. • Infrastructure & Facility Management • Operations Officer Missile Squadron (1992-1995). Conducted • Operations Management training and operations handling 1000 personnel. • Institutional Teaching & Administration • Squadron Pilot and sky-diving instructor (1990-1992). Judge in • Consultancy national Sky Dive Championship. Conducted sky-diving adventure course. ACAdEmIC QuALIFICATIONS • Squadron Pilot and sky-diver (1986-1989). Operational flying in Sri- • Certificate Course in Business Lanka operation. Carried out flood relief and diaster relief. Management (six months full time), • Carried out extensive flying in all areas of India and operation MDI Gurgaon, 2014 Brasstack. First sky diver as a Pilot in India . • MBA (H.R) IGNOU Delhi 2011 • Flown Five type of Aircrafts with 4800 hrs accident free flying. • BSC(PCM) HINDU College( D.U) 1983 • Fire prevention and safety course 2003 Special Achievements • Flight safety and accident investigation • Squadron Commander President Colours Parade. course 2001 • Golden Jubille Gypsy rally leader. • Advance security and intelligence course • Army Commander Commendation for Joint Operation. • Joint warfare course • Two star for accident free flying 4800 hours. • Survival course • “Good show “ by flight safety institute IAF for emergency handling. • Team leader in mixed aircraft formation over Rajpath and air force day parade. • Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan Best tracker. • Silver medal in all India YMCA Athletic meet. • Delhi state cross country champion.

42 Rajesh Bakhshi ) +91 9910521009 + [email protected]

SummARY A multi-faceted professional with 23 years of Cross Functional Experience in the Army. Seeking a Senior Level Managerial Position in Security Management, Facilities Management & Administration in an Organization of repute. CORE COmpETENCIES WORK EXpERIENCE • Leadership & Motivational Skills Security Management • Energetic Initiator & Team Player • Assessed Micro and Macro level threats based on existing and • Adaptable to Dynamic Situations emerging vulnerabilities for troops deployed on the International • Macroscopic Perspective Microscopic Border & Line of Control in J&K. Execution • Monitored suspicious activities and carried out Interrogation of • Quick Decision Making & Out of the Box Thinking Anti-National Elements in J&K. • Effective Communication & Analytical • Headed a Security Management Team of 120 Personnel in Skills Insurgency Environment. • Expertise in providing Convoy Protection, safeguarding Men & AREAS OF INTEREST Material in Insurgency Environment. Experience in providing VVIP Security to and • Security & Intelligence Management • • Public Relations & Media Management Senior Army Officers in J&K. • Human Resource Management Administration & Facility Management • Administration & Facility Management • Executed 25 Infrastructural Developmental Projects under Army’s • Disaster Management Goodwill Program ‘Operation Sadhbhavana’in North Kashmir. • Project & Operations Management • Managed Administration & Quality Control of Food and Supplies in J&K. • Spearheaded Army Canteen Sale Operations by revising Store ACAdEmIC QuALIFICATIONS Inventory and Business Continuity Planning, achieving increase in • Certificate Course in Business profit margins by 30%. Management (six months full time), • Implemented Innovative Facility Management Standards in Army MDI Gurgaon, 2014 Establishments. • Junior Commanders Course, Army War College, Mhow (MP) 2000 • Streamlined Transport & Ammunition Management Operations in • Security &Intelligence Course, Military a High Altitude Area in J&K. Intelligence School & Depot, Pune, 1995 Human Resource Management • Commando Course, Infantry School, • Effectively provided Media Publicity to more than 60 Army Events Belgaum (Karnataka), 1992 in liaison with Media (Print & Electronic). • B.Com, Jodhpur University , 1989 • Liaised with Media (Print & Electronic) as Public Relations Officer of a Divisional Headquarters in J&K. • Coordinated Rescue & Relief Operations in a Disaster Management Scenario during an Avalanche in North Kashmir. • Handled Training, Development, Performance Appraisal, Welfare & Counseling of 850 Personnel. • Orchestrated Filming of Multi Crore NDTV Television Serial ‘Jai Jawan’ in Punjab. Special Achievements • Awarded Prestigious Army Western Command Commendation for Micro Level Threat Analysis. • Associated with an NGO – Terre Policy, Pune on Environmental Protection and conducted of a workshop on ‘Environmental Threat in Glaciated Terrain’. • Awarded the Company Commander’s Banner for Counter Operational Efficiency in Insurgency Operations in J&K.

43 Ravi Chugh ) +91 8826893064 + [email protected]

SummARY EPC professional with record of driving & achieving results, building diverse talent and demonstrating personal excellence in Infrastructure Development, Procurement, Contract Management, HR Management, Project Management, Change Management and Strategic Planning; CORE COmpETENCIES • Strategic Vision. WORK EXpERIENCE • Leadership Skills. Procurement and Contract Management • Planning and Organizing. • Director Procurement: Led complete capital procurement function • Adaptability & Flexibility. for the entire Border Roads Organization (BRO). Annual outlay • Ethics & Integrity. Rs 4.0 billion; introduced and implemented e-procurement and global procurement procedures/ policies in the BRO. • Led a procurement team of 120 personnel at 18 different project AREAS OF INTEREST locations. • Operations /Logistics/ SCM/ • Effectively managed post contract management using cross functional Procurement. teams. • Human Resource Management. • Streamlined procurement processes, introduced state of art • Corporate Social Responsibility. equipment and reduced inventory resulting in substantial savings to • General Management. the organization. Project Management ACAdEmIC QuALIFICATIONS • Director Task Force: Holistically managed road construction unit of BRO; annual outlay Rs 1.0 billion; Managed multiple stakeholders. Certificate Course in Business • Planned & executed building construction works in Army. Annual Management (six months full time), • outlay of Rs 150 million. MDI Gurgaon, 2014 Successfully implemented an customised ERP based automation PGDM (HR and Operations), LBSIM, • • project including installation of LAN and Data-Center at Army New Delhi. Headquarter, New Delhi, project cost Rs 30.0 million. M-Tech (Structural Engg), IIT Madras, • Structural Design Engineer 2004, CGPA-8.78. Designed High-Rise buildings, Reinforced and Pre-Stressed Concrete B-Tech (Civil), Pune University, 1989, • • Bridges and Trusses, Steel Structures and Water Retaining Structures. First Class with Distinction, Lead HR Management student in college. Holistically managed recruitment of tradesmen at GREF Center, Diploma, Advance Computing, • • Pune. C-DAC, 2001. Supervised trainings (1000+), right from individual skill development Diploma, Data Communication and • • to collective training. Networking, C-DAC, 2004. Designed and coordinated training programmes at College of Diploma in Senior Defence • • Military Engineering, Pune. Management, Devi Ahilya Supervised Staffing, Administration, Training, Performance Vishwavidyalaya, Indore, 2008. • Appraisal, Grievance Redressal and Discipline. Special Achievements • An acknowledged change agent for implementing “Best Practices” in Army (Corps of Engineers). • Accomplished a global procurement task worth Rs 0.39 billion (Dec 2013); streamlined procurement procedures; led to substantial savings. • Spearheaded “Automation” of Engineer-in-Chief ’s Branch/ Army HQ, New Delhi (2004-06). • Introduced e-procurement in BRO (2013). • “Sikkim Govt Award” for the Project in BRO (2009). • Best unit award from Head of the Department (GOC-in-Chief ’s Unit Citation to an Army unit) (2008). • Published a technical paper on earthquake resistant design in Indian Concrete Journal (2005). 44 Smurti Ranjan Mahapatra ) +91 9650094265 + [email protected]

WORK EXpERIENCE (23 YEARS) Senior Manager Operation and Projects - Joint Director Air Defence, IAF Headquarters (2010 – Till Date). • Operations - Monitored operations to achieve set goals, analysed shortcomings and recommended implementation of corrective / preventive measures, coordinated with various agencies for effective CORE COmpETENCIES Air Defence and Airspace Management over India. • Professionalism – Comprehensive • Project Management – Formulated operational specifications and knowledge and its application; assessed qualitative and quantitative requirements, coordinated with Conscientious; Committed to teamwork; R&D organisations for developing new systems, processed MoUs & Self-motivated. • Planning and Organising - contracts, supervised implementation and monitored progress etc.. Developing clear goals, consistent with • Conceptualised and initiated proposal for establishing National organisational strategies; Identification Strategic Organisation which included assessing and projecting of priority activities; Efficient time the requirements of infrastructure, staffing, networking, budgeting management. etc. • Decision Making - Analytical skills • Nodal Officer for Indian Air Force (IAF) for planning and to identify key issues, even in complex implementing special Air Defence and Security measures during situations. events of national importance viz. Independence Day & Republic • Leadership - Proactive in developing Day Celebrations in Delhi, Commonwealth Games – 2010 etc., in strategies; Delegation of authority; Lead coordination with various ministries and agencies. up-front – Serve as role model. • Communication - Excellent Leader Operations, Administration and HR - Commanding Officer, communication skills – both written and Premier Air Defence Unit (2007-09) oral communication. • Commanded a specialist front line unit with over 400 personnel and high tech equipment, covering all aspects of operations, AREAS OF INTEREST administration, HRM and projects. • Operations and Project Management • Ensured efficient conduct of uninterrupted operations for Air • Business Development Defence of the sensitive Northern Sector. • Human Resource Management, • Optimised performance of personnel, equipment and networking Training and Development systems for the time sensitive task. • Administration • Infrastructure Management Operations/Administrative Officer – (1992 - 2007) • Consultancy • Operations – Planned and supervised operations, training and evaluation . Formulated procedures. ACAdEmIC QuALIFICATIONS • Administration & HR – Ensured discipline, morale, motivation and • Certificate Course in Business welfare of personnel, security, management of funds. Supervised Management (six months full time), welfare ventures. MDI Gurgaon, 2014 • Project Management – Responsible for Forecasting, planning and • M Sc (Defence and Strategic Studies), supervising implementation of new projects involving development University of Madras of infrastructure, integration of systems etc.. • Junior Commanders’ Course, Air Force • Event Management - Organised various social, cultural and sports Administrative College, Coimbatore events. • Ab-initio Training Course in Administration, Air Force Academy, Special Achievements Hyderabad • Awarded Best Air Defence Unit in Region – 2009. • B Sc (Chemistry Hons, Physics and • Selected as Proficiency Rating Instructor and Examiner, IAF - 2008. Mathematics), Utkal University • Commended by Chief of Air Staff for Exceptional Devotion to Duty – 2007. • Highest Proficiency Rating in Core Competency – 2003.

45 Sunil Kumar Bhardwaj ) +91 8826820074, 9968449271 + [email protected]

WORK EXpERIENCE Director ,Directorate of Quality Assurance (Navy) Delhi 2007-14 • Developed Quality Marines grade steel at SAIL. • Managed Quality of all structural Material procured by Navy. Resident overseer for Navy at Works of L&T Hazira (2004-2007). • Monitored Heavy construction (strategic) project of Navy. CORE COmpETENCIES • Provided solutions to construction site problems. • Project Management. • Coordinated programme with Headquarter. • Cross Functional coordination. • Interacted with top and senior managment of L&T for resolving • Leadership & Team Development. issues. Focussed Change Management. • Gained insight for shop loading, fixtures. • Flare for public speaking and • presentation Manager , Shipbuilding Centre, Vishakhapatnam(2000-2004). • Great social skills • Supervised construction of heavy engineering vessel as Project Manager. AREAS OF INTEREST • Developed comprehensive “Quality Assurance Plan” for structural assemblies. • Project Management. • Quality Management. • Supervised Pressure Testing of Specialized Steel Structures. • Liaisoning & Coordination. • Established state of art facilities including radiography and CNC • Development of soft skills. machine and QA Lab facilities at Vishakapatnam. Overseer for Navy at works of Baltisky shipyard, Russia (1998-2000) • Monitored Construction of vessel. ACAdEmIC QuALIFICATIONS • Coordinated program with headquarters in India. • Certificate Course in Business • Supervised QA program during ship construction. Management (six months full time), • Launched 3 vessel as construction overseer. MDI Gurgaon, 2014 Officer in charge, Structure Section , Head Quarter Eastern Naval Post Graduate Diploma • Command (1996- 1998) (Naval Architecture), IIT Delhi (02 years). • Formulated policies for upkeep of hull structure of ships. • B E (Civil), Jabalpur. • Developed schedule for examining health of ship structure of ships in Eastern command of Navy. • Monitored returns on Hull structure received from ships to scrutinize problem areas and suggested preventing actions. • Provided solutions to operational defects raided by ships. Overseer for Navy at works of Garden reach shipbuilders Kolkatta(1993-1996) • Supervised welded construction, anticorrosive &anti fouling painting, pressure testing, alignment of propeller shafts, fabrication & erection of assemblies. Assistant Director, Directorate of Ship Design , Delhi(1990-1993) • Developed concept design of aircraft carrier: flight deck layout, general layout of decks, main dimensions of vessel, weight & stability calculations. Assistant Manager, Naval Dockyard , Mumbai (1986- 1989) • Prepared docking arrangement for ships of Indian fleet. • Carried out refit of structure of ships, modernised structure of aircraft carrier to provide additional lift to aircraft (ski-jump). Special Achivements: • Launchining of 04 ships in India & 03 ships in Russia. • Docking & undocking of many ships. • Setting up QA labs Mechanical and chemical. • Development of marine grade steel through SAIL. 46 Sreedhar Vasudevan ) +91 8903037373 + [email protected]

SummARY • Senior Executive Officer of the Indian Army. • Expertise in HRM, Administration and Logistics Management. • Proven Senior Level experience in decision making, policy direction, strategic planning, financial and personnel management. CORE COmpETENCIES • Sound management base derived from hands on experience in • Team Building and Mentoring high intensity military environment. • Cross-Functional Co-ordination • Extensive knowledge of large organization requirements in • Leadership processes and equipment. • General Administration • Administering & Motivating large WORK EXpERIENCE multi-disciplinary, cross functional NCC Battalion – Commanding Officer - 2009 to Present teams. • Selected, coached and trained cadets to join the Services. • Strong interpersonal and man • Implemented Social Responsibility Schemes through Village management skills. development programmes. AREAS OF INTEREST Senior Manager (HR, Admin & Operational Logistics) 2005 to 2007 • Supply Chain Management • Responsible for effective utilization, training and welfare of over 100 • Chain Store Management civilian and service staff at the Embarkation Headquarters, Mumbai. • Training and Development • Undertook automation of Embarkation Headquarters, Mumbai, • Strategic Business Management including work audit and software implementation. • Travel & Tourism • Infrastructure Senior Manager (HR, Admin & Logistics)2001-2009 • Business Development/ Client • Responsible for the training and administration of over 600 troops Interfacing and equipment worth 5 billion. • Aviation Hospitality Management • Commanded 45 Battle tanks, 110 specialized vehicles and 600 specialized combat troops. • Controlled the unit canteen, its indenting, stocking and sales of ACAdEmIC QuALIFICATIONS 2 million turnover. • Certificate Course in Business Management (six months full time), Manager (Operations) 1998 to 2000 MDI Gurgaon, 2014 • Commanded troops in a high-stress environment during Operation • MBA, HR and Marketing Vijay (Kargil), and Operation Rakshak (Jammu and Kashmir) and Krishnadevaraya University, 2011 Anti Terrorism Operations. • Diploma, Computer Science,CMC 2007 • BA Corporate Secretaryship, Madras Special Achievements University- 1990 • Implemented Process Audit and Automation of the Indian Army’s Embarkation Headquarters at Mumbai. • Successfully selected and trained four NCC cadets to join the Services • Best Unit Award 2000.

47 Swapnil Shelly ) +91 9867354104 + [email protected]

SummARY 18 years of Leadership role in Project Management, Learning & Development and Conflict Management while delivering value and maximizing opportunities for the Indian Navy. WORK EXpERIENCE CORE COmpETENCIES Project Management (4 years) • Project Management • Directed the planning (RFP & GLS Stage), design, ship production and • Training & Development commissioning of the Water Jet Fast Attack Crafts (10 vessels/650 • Conflict Management Cr) and Yard Crafts (29 vessels/500Cr). Negotiations • • Specification developments and Govt approvals for the complex Mine • People Management • Strategic Innovation Counter Measure Vessels project with Transfer of Technology. • Price Negotiations, Technical Negotiations & Contract Management with PSU Shipyards and Private Shipbuilders. AREAS OF INTEREST • Won the arbitration as a defendant on behalf of the Indian Navy for HR Management • Arbitration proceedings raised by GRSE, Kolkata. • Digital Marketing • Start-ups • Expense budgeting, approving, booking and accounting for the • Branding & Corporate Communication handled projects. Learning & Development (3 years) ACAdEmIC QuALIFICATIONS • Trained 3000+ personnel in Nuclear, Biological, Chemical & Disaster • Certificate Course in Business Management. Management (six months full time), • Redesigned the strategic framework for course design, delivery MDI Gurgaon, 2014 mechanism and performance evaluation through need assessment and • Post Graduation in Naval Arch from alignment of competencies with the organization goals. IIT-Delhi • Conceptualised and formed the specifications for the Fire Training • B. Tech (Naval Arch), Cochin University Stimulator as a new learning development platform. of Science & Technology HR Management (6yrs) • Motivated, Educated, Trained, Rewarded and Empowered the 300+ industrial workers and supervisors through a Structured People Management Program at the Naval Dockyard Mumbai. • Negotiated with shop floor and trade unions when dealing with the grey and aligning the thoughts of the stake holders through conflict management. • Policy formulation for Quality Control of Production, ERP Solution for QC, New Vendor Development, Management Rep for ISO Certification for Repairs/Environment/Safety. • Additional experience of 2 years in Search and Selection for CXO/ Senior Management Positions for companies like Kohler, Lite Bites, Videocon, IREO, Genesis Retail, Cosway Malaysia. Consultancy (4yrs) • Consultant to Vivaha Exhibitions for strategic new business initiative. • Creative consultant to MSquare Media & Exhibition.

48 Vinod Shankar ) +91 9560364494 + [email protected]

SummARY Highly Motivated Defence Officer with 25+ years of diversified experience and demonstrated Leadership in Operational Intelligence, Strategic Solution Development, HR Management and Administration for the Indian Air Force. CORE COmpETENCIES WORK EXpERIENCE • Operations Management. • Regional Director Operations. Executed Annual Operating Plans • Strategic Planning and Analysis. in consonance with Strategic Directions set by the organization and • Analytical Decision Making. operating budgets of over Two Crore. • Cross Functional Coordination. • Orchestrated all regional operational initiatives including training • Proactive Leadership & Team optimization in an Air Force Headquarter. Development. • Initiated projects with a budget overlay of over 10,000 Crores. • Focussed Change Management. • Developed infrastructure for induction of Light Combat Aircraft. • Presentation and Communication Skills. • Spearheaded negotiations with senior officials of Airport Authority of India (AAI) for coordination of operations. AREAS OF INTEREST • Executed high level Inspections and audited the performance of Eight Flying Stations for operational effectiveness. Operations Management. • Innovated dynamic operational plans and processes to enhance International Business Strategy & • • capability and efficiency. Development. Revamped training curriculum based on future organizational needs Portfolio Management. • • and standardized the training methodology. Aerospace & Aviation. • Director Strategy Development. Conceptualized various doctrinal General Management. • • approaches and developed challenging strategic response solutions. • Chief Operating Officer. Responsible for smooth conduct of all ACAdEmIC QuALIFICATIONS operational activities in a sensitive Flying Base. Certificate Course in Business • Planned Infra-structural Development and Expansion Projects Management (six months full time), • costing over 3000 Crores for modernisation of an Air Force Station. MDI Gurgaon, 2014 Commanding Officer. Headed a team of 30 officers and 1000 M Phil, Strategic Studies, Osmania • • personnel. Controlled assets worth over 15,000 Crores. University, Secunderabad, 2009 Re-engineered Operational, Logistical, Technical and Administrative PGDM Dual (PM & HRD), Indian • • activities with vision and high energy resulting in higher order of Institute of Modern Management, effectiveness and efficiency. Pune, 2006 Hands on Expertise in Portfolio Management and related activities. MSc, Defence & Strategic Studies, • • Implemented various IT driven, communication and security Madras University, 1994 • enhancement projects. Bachelor of Arts, Jawaharlal Nehru • Established “Centre for Excellence” in Computer Training for Air University, New Delhi, 1980 • Force personnel and their families. Higher Command Course, • Developed excellent liaison with State Govt, Police and other Civil Secunderabad, 2009 • agencies resulting in early resolution of long pending issues. Defence Services Staff Course, • Supervised and coordinated the conduct of various official events, Wellington, 2004 • seminars, conferences, high level international delegation visits etc. • Handled confidential annual reports of defence personnel and carried out effective performance management appraisal.

Special Achievements • Awarded the Prestigious “Commendation by the Air Chief ” of Indian Air Force in 1989 & 1996 (twice) for Professional Excellence and Exemplary Dedication to Duty. • Commanded an Air Force Station (2006–08) and an Operational Flying Squadron (2001-03). • Honoured with the “Best Establishment” trophy consecutively in 2006 & 2007 during my Command tenure.

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PROGRAMme COMMENCEMENT Certificate Course in Business Management for Armed Forces (full time course for six months) commenced in April 2014 with intake of 40 participants in the 17th Batch.

PRE PLACEMENT TALKS For companies participating in regular and post course placements talks would commence from 15 July 2014 onwards.

REGULAR PLACEMENTS Placement interviews shall begin from 21 July 2014 wherein companies can make offers. This placement cycle ends on 04 October 2014.

POST COURSE PLACEMENTS

Post Course Placements 05 Oct 2014 onwards Regular Placements 21 Jul - 04 Oct 2014

Pre Placement Talks 15 Jul 2014 onwards

PLACEMENT COmmITTEE The recruiters may contact the placement committee via e-mail : [email protected]

Contact Personnel Pijush Kumar Das +91 9910963439 Deepak Pal +91 9899487371 Inderpal Singh +91 9911553113 Ravi Chugh +91 8826893064 LP Joshi +91 9899002433 Rajesh Bakshi +91 9910521009

51 PAST RECRuITERS In recent years, about 750 officers have undergone the Certificate Course in Business Management run at MDI and most of them are well employed and rendering yeoman Service to the development of the country, through their continued contribution to the corporate world.

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