Armed Forces Programme Executive Course in Business Management Class of 2016

Destiny is not a matter of chance, but of choice. Not something to wish for, but to attain. -William Jennings Bryan CONTENT

From the Director & Programme Co-Chairs...... 04

About AFP & Course Curriculum...... 06

Faculty Profiles...... 08

What Faculty Say About Us...... 10

Batch Profile Statistics...... 12

Index of Participants...... 14

Profile of Participants...... 18

From Alumni...... 50

Previous Recruiters...... 52

Placement Committee & Contact details...... 54 Director`s Message

Dear Recruiters,

It gives me immense pleasure to introduce the eleventh batch of IIMA’s Armed Forces Programme (AFP). Participants are undergoing a six month fully residential course in Business Management at IIM Ahmedabad. The programme is designed to facilitate transition of these experienced and talented leaders from uniformed service into senior and mid-level positions in business. The current batch of 56 Officers is a mix of serving and retired Officers of significant experience in diverse fields. These Officers have outstanding career records in fields ranging from general administration to technical roles and operational responsibilities. They bring onboard proven leadership experience, consistent track records, enviable dedication and loyalty to their organisation. They possess competence in the domains of operations, administration and human resource management which have been acquired, tested, and proven under demanding conditions and challenging circumstances. The current course, AFP15, is the first batch which has been inducted after clearing a competitive selection examination conducted by IIMA.

The core areas of management covered in the course include Corporate Finance, Business Analytics, Economics, Strategy, Operations and Project Management, Marketing, Organisational Behaviour, Human Resources, and Communication. The programme has further honed their skills in corporate management and transformed this treasure house of experience into a set of managers well equipped to add value to the organisations they will join in the near future. I am certain that they will be invaluable assets to their respective organisations due to their capabilities, commitment, and self-motivation.

I would urge you as recruiters to collaborate with us at IIM Ahmedabad to harness the skills of the talented participants in the AFP programme and help in their smooth transition to the corporate world. I wish the participants tremendous success in the years to come and look forward to seeing them as active contributors to the organizations they join.

Ashish Nanda Director, IIM Ahmedabad

IIM-Ahmedabad 4 AFP-2016 From Programme Co-Chairs

AFP at IIM Ahmedabad is specially designed for Officers of the Armed Forces. The We are pleased to present programme reorients and prepares these military leaders to add value to organizations the eleventh batch of 56 in an increasingly complex and demanding corporate environment. This education and training sharpens their skills and equips them further to take on challenges of business participants from the Armed and non-military organizations. Each Officer participating in this programme has rich Forces Programme (AFP) experience and possesses proven expertise in specific areas. Across the batch, these areas undergoing a rigorous, six- range from Project Management, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Finance, months, fully residential Accounting, Information Technology, Law, Human Resource Management and Security. programme in Business Through a series of the foundation and specialized courses in management, the programme Management. This batch curriculum has provided detailed exposure to the current business environment; and of AFP is unique as, for strong conceptual and analytical abilities to complement the participants’ knowledge the first time, they have and expertise. The pedagogy at IIMA, primarily using case studies, enhances domain been selected into this knowledge of management, and knowledge about the corporate world and industry. programme through Exposure to nuances of management has been further bolstered through projects, assignments, industry visits and interactions with guest speakers from industry. a competitive process conducted by IIMA Participants from recent batches of AFP have repeatedly surpassed expectations of recruiters in knowledge, ability, and on the job performance. We are certain that the corporate sector would gain immensely from the rich and diverse experience of these participants, and they will be a great asset to any organization that they work for. We wish them the very best in their future careers.

Prof. Pradyumana Khokle Prof. Shailesh Gandhi Faculty Co-Chair AFP Faculty Co-Chair AFP

IIM-Ahmedabad 5 AFP-2016 About AFP & Course Curriculum

THE SOLDIER PERPETUAL

Another day of mine begins, in rays lent by the Sun, A new challenge awaits - I arise to the mission.

The weather is quite harsh and the terrain utterly mean, I plan for the predicted, provide for the unforeseen.

I have ventured uncharted waters, crossed unforgiving straits, I relentlessly hone my skills and imbibe impeccable traits.

My strategy prevails over odds, uncertainty it survives, I cannot afford to err, I am entrusted with lives!

In the face of dreaded risks and dauntless under fire, I step to the forefront - I shall lead, I shall inspire.

With my heart and soul ablaze, spirit flaring bright, I shall neither rest, nor seek respite.

With renewed vigour I emerge, against all the wind’s might, I am poised to set sail, primed to take the flight!

IIM-Ahmedabad 6 AFP-2016 TERM-I • Strategic Management • Supply Chain Management • Financial Reporting and • Marketing - Communicating • Customer Relationship and Analysis and Delivering Customer Retail Management • Economic Analysis and Value • Organizational Performance Policy • Management Information Measurement • Strategic Cost Management Systems • Health Services Management • Marketing • Human Resource • Business Dispute Resolution • Managerial Computing Management • Entrepreneurship • Organizational Behaviour • Legal Aspects of Business • E-Marketing • Communication for • Infrastructure Management • Managing Country Risk and Managers Political Risk • Decision Modelling TERM-III • Financial Risk Management • Capital Markets and • Management Consulting TERM-II Portfolio Theory Skills • Financial Management • Performance and • Strategic Thinking and PROGRAMME STRUCTURE • Economic Environment Compensation Management Decision Making • Business Research Methods • Training and Development • Operations Management • Project Management AFP is a six months full time residential programme in Business Management for experienced professionals of the Armed How the Armed Forces officers have been metamorphosed Forces. into their new role as corporate warriors by IIMA The design of the programme has been developed by IIM-A through their time tested experience of industry’s present and future A balanced mix of faculty comprising academicians, researchers and professionals drawn from the public/ requirements. The renowned case based pedagogy and rigorous private sector represent the right enablers for the best minds in the country. Following the case study method academic curriculum of IIM-A ensures that AFP students are of interactive pedagogy, the learning is virtually experiential. In areas where new skills are imparted to adequately equipped and empowered with the requisite knowledge participants, classroom discussions are aided by simulating techniques and real life scenarios. and skill-sets to add substantial value to any organisation. The Unequaled combination of rich experience, proven leadership and The programme is unique in terms of building upon the existing diverse experiences of the participants IIM-A’s academic rigour results in a resource that shifts paradigm while providing strategic learning inputs in areas where individual experience is limited. Through all this, the in today’s complex business environment. programme seeks to tune and contemporize the managerial competencies of the Armed Forces Officers so as to leverage their experience and skills to meet the requirements of the corporate world.

IIM-Ahmedabad 7 AFP-2016 Faculty Profile IF YOUR ACTIONS INSPIRE OTHERS TO DREAM MORE, LEARN MORE, DO MORE AND BECOME MORE, YOU ARE A LEADER.

-John Quincy Adams

IIM Ahmedabad has exceptional faculty who have repeatedly distinguished themselves as teachers, researchers and consultants. The presence of brilliant academicians, successful entrepreneurs & experienced consultants is an invaluable source of inspiration. These legendary gurus who blend academic expertise with credibility gained from current business, professional & consultancy activities have transformed these Officers into 'Corporate Warriors'.

Their involvement with each and every student has been commendable. This is what differentiates IIMA from other B-Schools.

IIM-Ahmedabad 8 AFP-2016 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT COMPUTERS & INFORMATION SYSTEM

Prof. S K Barua, M.Tech. (Ind. Engg.), Fellow (IIMA) Prof. V Venkat Rao, PhD (Georgia Institute of Technology)

Prof. Mukund R. Dixit, Ph.D., IIT Kanpur HR MANAGEMENT

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT Prof. Biju Varkkey, Masters (HRM), MG University, Kerala, Fellow- NIBM, Pune Prof. Chetan Soman, Ph.D., Groningen, The Netherlands Prof. Rajesh Chandwani, MBBS, MD, FPM, IIM BANGALORE

Prof. Diptesh Ghosh, Fellow - IIM Calcutta, B Tech (Mech), IIT Kharagpur BUSINESS RESEARCH METHODS

COMMUNICATION Prof. T Bandopadhay, Ph.D., University of Calcutta.

Prof. Meenakshi Sharma, Ph.D. University of Queensland, Australia Prof. Ernesto Noronha, Ph.D., Tata Institute of Social Sciences

Prof. Apratim Guha, Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley ECONOMICS & POLICY

Prof. Errol D'Souza, Ph.D. (JNU) INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT

Prof. Satish Deodhar, Ph.D. (Ohio State University) Prof. G Raghuram, Ph.D., Northwestern University, USA

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM MARKETING

Prof. Sanjay Verma, Fellow-IIM Calcutta, MBA Marketing Prof. Piyush Kumar Sinha, Ph.D., SPU

Prof. Dheeraj Sharma, Ph.D., Lousiana Tech University, USA FINANCE & ACCOUNTING Prof. Sanjeev Tripathi, Fellow, IIM Ahmedabad Prof. Shailesh Gandhi, Fellow, IIMA, B.E. (Chemical)

Prof. Rajendra D Patel, PGDM, IIMA, ACA, AICWA LEGAL ASPECTS OF BUSINESS Prof. Akhileshwar Pathak, Ph.D., University of Edinburgh, UK ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR

Prof. Pradyumana Khokle, B.Tech, IIT Kanpur, Fellow, IIM Ahmedabad FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Prof. Neharika Vohra, Ph.D. (Social Psychology), University of Manitoba, Canada Prof. Premchander, FPM, IIM, Ahmedabad

IIM-Ahmedabad 9 AFP-2016 What Faculty Say About Us If passion drives you, let reason hold the reins. - Benjamin Franklin

“It has been a pleasure to interact with “Operations Planning and Execution a variety of industry contexts. Based the AFP15 participants both during the has always been a forte of Officers of on my observation, I can vouch that course on Economic Policy where I was the Armed Forces. The adaptability of a number of participants will excel at the Instructor as well as in conversations these Officers in handling the complex marketing roles in the companies. Given outside the class. I found them to be and challenging situations on and off their background which inculcates hard enthusiastic and quick learners. They the field makes them ideally suited work and discipline, the participants quickly disproved a hypothesis I had at for managing most of the business have gained adequate knowledge, skills the beginning of the course that those situations at ease. Their conventional and techniques across different areas with some years in the Armed Forces strengths in managing teams, logical of marketing and management in a will be accustomed to following orders ability, and conclusive deductions- quick time. They have also been able and will be weak on initiative. At the have been further honed with business to develop their conceptual, analytical end of each session an assignment was acumen by the courses at IIMA. I and execution skills in this domain. I declared and the participants had to am sure that these Officers would be am convinced that they have necessary make a presentation on that in the next appreciable assets for the organizations abilities to deliver winning results as session - the range of logical arguments in the field of Operations, Logistics, middle and senior level managers. offered by them on the path of Exchange Supply Chain Management and Project I find this AFP group to be interactive Rates, Interest Rates, and Budgetary Management.” and willing to engage and seek & Monetary Policy showed a deep Prof. Chetan Soman knowledge. I wish them all the best in interaction with foundational issues Production & Quantitative Methods Area, I.I.M their placement endeavours.” within a short span of time. These hard- Ahmedabad Prof. Sanjeev Tripathi working, sharp, flexible, and committed Marketing Area, I.I.M Ahmedabad participants will be a valuable resource “As a faculty for “Marketing” course for to the organization they work for.” this batch, I facilitated the participants Prof. Errol D’Souza in learning basic principles of Economics Area, I.I.M Ahmedabad marketing. In the marketing course, the participants analysed more than 20 different marketing case studies that has helped in developing their marketing acumen, analytical capabilities and has exposed them to marketing issues in

IIM-Ahmedabad 10 AFP-2016 “Participants of IIMA’s Armed Forces “The participants of AFP15 course were concrete and consistent solutions. This Programme are disciplined, dedicated, provided opportunities to take charge unique capability would enable them to goal driven, and team leaders. When and lead complex organizations as a part contribute meaningfully and strengthen laced with corporate management of the module on Strategic Management. the performance of the organizations principles & tools and the knowledge They took charge of diverse and complex they would be a part of. It would also The Class has of the market economy, they transform situations ranging from managing help them to promote entrepreneurial themselves into rightful aspirants for entrepreneurial ventures to examining ventures independently and manage become adept in medium to top management positions the implications of innovations in them successfully. I wish them all the sizing up strategic in the corporate world. While teaching large, established multinational best in their careers.” the course Economic Analysis and companies. Their active involvement situations, identifying Policy, it had become abundantly clear in case comprehension, analysis and Prof. Mukund R. Dixit Business Policy Area, I.I.M Ahmedabad to me that these men and women have decision making in these situations decision questions the abilities, drive, and the passion to be has enabled them to comprehend the and developing successful corporate warriors. I wish nuances of alternative approaches them the very best.” to formulation and implementation complete, concrete and of strategies in changing contexts. Prof. Satish Y Deodhar They have become adept in sizing up consistent solutions. Economics Area, I.I.M Ahmedabad strategic situations, identifying decision questions and developing complete,

IIM-Ahmedabad 11 AFP-2016 Batch Profile EDUCATION Statistics DOCTORATE 03 OPERATIONS POST GRADUATE 13 29 GRADUATE

HUMAN PROJECT 24 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 06 09

OPERATIONS SECURITY 01 10

PROJECT FUNCTIONAL MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE 11 1-17(yrs) HUMAN SUPPLY CHAIN IT / CYBER SECURITY RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SECURITY & LOGISTICS 01 04 09 07 IT / CYBER CONSULTING & SECURITY PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT 05 FUNCTIONAL 03 SUPPLY CHAIN EXPERIENCE HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT 20-30(yrs) 02 & LOGISTICS 03 GENERAL GENERAL MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT 13 13 GENERAL OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT 04 08 PLACEMENT HUMAN PROJECT RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PREFERENCES 08 03

CONSULTING & SECURITY PRODUCT Human Resource Mgmt 03 DEVELOPMENT 34 04 Administration/ Security HEALTH CARE 26 01 Marketing FUNCTIONAL 12 SUPPLY CHAIN EXPERIENCE MANAGEMENT 30(yrs) Operations/ SCM & LOGISTICS › 47 02 Training/ Academia 14 IT/ Cyber Security 46 08 GENDER

DIVERSITY IST Project Management SE D RIBU WI T 24 E IO G N A 10 Business Development ›48 13 Yrs ‹35 Yrs 12 35 to 48 Yrs

21 23 Index Of Participants Placement Preferences

FUNCTIONAL AREAS OF INTEREST Work Age Page Sl Service Rank Name Exp (Yrs) Admin/ Operations/ Training/ IT/ Cyber Project Business No. (Yrs) HRM Marketing Security SCM Academia Security Mgmt Development

1 AIR FORCE Ambika Vasishth 3 29 19

2 ARMY Capt Meenakshi Gupta 5 31 19

3 AIR FORCE Flt Lt Aditya Raj Gupta 8 30 20

Syeda 4 ARMY Maj Firasatunnisa 8 31 20 Begum

5 AIR FORCE Sqn Ldr G Greeshma 10 32 21

6 AIR FORCE Sqn Ldr K Madhan Kumar 10 31 21

7 NAVY Lt Cdr Arun R Sankaran 10 32 22

8 AIR FORCE Sqn Ldr Dayanand K 10 32 22

9 ARMY Maj Deepshikha Singh 10 31 23

10 ARMY Maj Salvia N Pillai 10 32 23

11 AIR FORCE Sqn Ldr Sonal N Akkara 10 33 24

12 AIR FORCE Sqn Ldr Tanvi Marwaha 10 33 24

13 NAVY Lt Cdr Sumit Agarwal 10 32 25 S Muruga 14 AIR FORCE Flt Lt 11 33 25 Bharathi

IIM-Ahmedabad 14 AFP-2016 FUNCTIONAL AREAS OF INTEREST Work Age Page Sl Service Rank Name Exp (Yrs) Admin/ Operations/ Training/ IT/ Cyber Project Business No. (Yrs) HRM Marketing Security SCM Academia Security Mgmt Development

15 NAVY Lt Cdr Manish Agnihotri 11 35 26

16 NAVY Lt Cdr Nishanth N 12 34 26 PA 17 ARMY Lt Col 12 35 27 Vednarayanan 18 NAVY Lt Cdr Vinod S 12 34 27

19 NAVY Lt Cdr Naveen Abhishek 13 34 28

20 NAVY Lt Cdr Manish Kumar 13 33 28

21 ARMY Lt Col Dr. Shikha Garg 14 39 29 Sunaina Mariam 22 NAVY Lt Cdr 14 35 29 Augustine 23 ARMY Lt Col Dr. Jaikishan KP 17 45 31

24 NAVY Cdr Sumeet Kapahi 20 43 31

25 NAVY Cdr Naveen Kundra 20 42 32

26 NAVY Cdr PR Prasad 20 42 32 Gurkeerat Singh 27 NAVY Cdr 20 41 33 Sekhon Amol Ashok 28 NAVY Cdr 21 43 33 Wadikar

IIM-Ahmedabad 15 AFP-2016 FUNCTIONAL AREAS OF INTEREST Work Age Page Sl Service Rank Name Exp (Yrs) Admin/ Operations/ Training/ IT/ Cyber Project Business No. (Yrs) HRM Marketing Security SCM Academia Security Mgmt Development

29 NAVY Cdr Dave Joseph Jose 21 43 34

30 AIR FORCE Wg Cdr PK Singh 22 44 34

31 AIR FORCE Wg Cdr VP Singh 22 43 35

32 AIR FORCE Wg Cdr Hemanth KP Nair 22 46 35

33 NAVY Cdr NSS Sreenivas 22 44 36

34 AIR FORCE Wg Cdr PK Dey 22 46 36 Ram Prasad 35 NAVY Cdr 22 44 37 Gurung 36 NAVY Cdr Vikas Sharma 22 43 37 Ranjan 37 NAVY Cdr 23 44 38 Bhattacharya 38 ARMY Lt Col Mahesh Gupte 23 45 38

39 ARMY Lt Col P Kandasamy 23 53 39 P 40 AIR FORCE Wg Cdr 23 45 39 Madhusoodhanan 41 NAVY Cdr Pratik Sinha 23 46 40

42 AIR FORCE Gp Capt JS Gavankar 24 45 40

IIM-Ahmedabad 16 AFP-2016 FUNCTIONAL AREAS OF INTEREST Work Age Page Sl Service Rank Name Exp (Yrs) Admin/ Operations/ Training/ IT/ Cyber Project Business No. (Yrs) HRM Marketing Security SCM Academia Security Mgmt Development

43 ARMY Lt col Shobhit Rai 24 45 41

44 NAVY Cdr Narendra Kumar 25 45 41 Desikan 45 AIR FORCE Gp Capt 26 46 42 Srinivasan 46 NAVY Cdr Rahul Raje 27 50 42

47 ARMY Col Jagpal Singh Gill 29 53 44

48 ARMY Col AK Pandey 30 53 44

49 ARMY Col Jagdish Rai Shahi 30 57 45 Jagmohan 50 ARMY Col 31 53 45 Durgapal 51 ARMY Col BB Pandey 32 53 46

52 ARMY Col M P singh 32 54 46

53 ARMY Col Ravi Kumar 32 53 47

54 ARMY Col Vijay Kumar Dake 32 53 47

55 ARMY Col Vivek Davar 32 53 48

56 ARMY Brig Sanjiv Kumar 36 56 48

IIM-Ahmedabad 17 AFP-2016 Profile of Participants AFP Class of 2016

Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win. - Sun Tzu Ambika Meenakshi Vasishth Gupta

• B.Tech (Electronics and Communication) • M.Sc (Organic Chemistry), Singhania University Shri Guru Ram Rai PG College • Basic Flying Course (Aeronautics) • B.Sc (Chemistry, Botany & Zoology) Air Force Academy DAV PG College • Diploma in Materials Managment

[email protected], +91 783 943 1711 [email protected] , +91 904 933 7230 https://in.linkedin.com/in/ambika-palaria-a1770410b https://www.linkedin.com/in/meenakshi-gupta-13147862

2 Years of Experience in the Indian Air Force in the Flying 5 years of experience in Logistics and Human Resource Branch, 6 Months experience as an Academic Coordinator Management. Proven track record of employing best practices at Alpine Institute Of Aeronautical Engineering and Event for improving efficiency, reducing operating costs while increasing Management performance, within constrained time scales and budget.

Operations • Handled an independent sub depot with a manpower of 400 & an inventory of 40 Cr • Flown three types of fixed and rotary wing aircraft with 100 Hrs of flying experience • Planned and monitored flight scheduling activities for 30 aircraft as operations cadet • Handled in and out movement of more than 100 vehicles in a day along with issue Officer at the Air Force Academy (AFA) and receipt of stores like arms and ammunition, battery, clothing, paints ,general stores. Training & HRM • Led a team of 10 instructors at Aeronautical Engineering College and coached • Led a workforce to manage end to end supply chain operations students for 6 months • Trained 500 students on Personality and Skill Development for 6 months • Ensured personal safety and a safe working environment of staff • Academic Coordinator of the college-successfully pursued companies to visit for • Evaluated efficiency and effectiveness of training programs recruitment and successfully placed 50% of eligible candidates • Structured and streamlined admission processes resulting in 25% student intake • Communicated needs to key personnel in logistics & distribution increase • An effective communicator with strong analytical, planning and people management • Conducted personality development and career orientation seminars for skill skills enhancement Event Management • Successfully coordinated major social events at AFA for 600+ average guest count • Organized 6 annual school events over 2 years • Organised inter-college sporting events at dispersed locations & managed event finances. • Coordinated 10 events at AFA and Engineering college as Event Manager

IIM-Ahmedabad 19 AFP-2016 Aditya Raj Syeda Firasatunnisa Gupta Begum

• BSc (Computer Science), JNU • B.E (Elec and Comn),Government • National Defence Academy Engineering College, Aurangabad • Diploma in Electronics Production and Maintenance, DOEACC • Certificate course in Electronic Warfare • Certified SCRUM Master

[email protected], +91 735 377 0562 [email protected], +91 735 927 9761 https://in.linkedin.com/in/aditya-raj-gupta-54367b109 http://in.linkedin.com/in/syeda-firasat-06b93516

7 years of leadership experience in IAF as a MiG-21 8 years of experience in Corp of Signals, specialized pilot in flying operations and Admin Duties, 1 year of in Telecom, Operations Mgmt and Project Mgmt. Multi- entrepreneurship experience disciplinary leadership experience in HRM, Training, Crisis Control and Disaster Management.

MiG21 Pilot Operation Management • Flew over 350 Hrs of fighter aircraft and trained well to ensure of being a strong • As Communication Officer handled the Div Signal Centre and deployed Mobile and asset for the IAF Static Telecom resources in desert. • Deployed three layered network of HF/VHF, landline and satellite overlay in snow Flying Operations region. • Controlled and co-ordinated heavy flying operations and their armament • Monitored laying of OFC in forward tactical region. requirements at 2 fighter bases. Project Management • Actively involved in planning and execution of various AF exercises. • Planned installation of 12X DSPT for Project Himank in coordination with BSNL. • Induction and installation of 75 x exchanges, 8x tactical video streaming system, Admin Duties ethernet radio for Southern Command. • As Officer-in-charge of the cinema hall, single handedly installed UFO system and • Designed layout of 8x ALS based communication vehicles with enhanced equipment exhibited shows of all movies on the day of release and recovered the costs within 3 layout and operator efficiency. months with minimal subscription from personnel. HR /Training • Trained 150+ staff to achieve minimum down time,reduce handling damages and Entrepreneur incorporated procedures for effective working. • Revived a dead firm and increased the revenue 5 times in 9 months of operations • Handled routine administration, leave, remuneration and appraisal of 800 + combatants. establishing credibility and reliability with the customers and the manufacturers • Monitored various aspects of Security Management, Crisis Control and Disaster Management. • Organized events for 500+ people. • Team Lead of Endurance Car Rally from Delhi to Leh.

IIM-Ahmedabad 20 AFP-2016 G Greeshma K Madhan Kumar

• B Sc Mathematics Kerala University • MBA (Manufacturing Management), BITS • Course on Fire and Explosives Safety Pilani, (Completion by Jun 2016) CFEES New Delhi • B.E (Aeronautical Engineering), Anna University Chennai

[email protected], +91 829 507 6294 [email protected], +91 944 260 9479 http://in.linkedin.com/in/kmadhankumar

10 years of diverse experience as an IAF Officer with 9+ Years of experience in techno-managerial roles in specialisation in Administration, Aerospace Safety and Risk Operations Management of Indian Air Force, with significant Management knowledge in Quality Control and Lean Management

Ensured correct and timely promulgation of occurrences and updated documentation Operations Management of 800 personnel. Undertook budgeting and procurement for various non profitable Light Utility Helicopters funds of IAF along with boosting of investment upto Rs. 2 Cr. • Planned, scheduled and maintained 30+ helicopters located at three geographically dispersed areas Actively involved in the testing and implementation of state of the art network control • Headed a multifunctional team of 80+ personnel in Jammu & Kashmir and sustained 3600+ hrs of flying operations under harsh climatic conditions system at select airbases of IAF. Became proficient in the newly inducted air defence • Formulated training programme for skill improvement of workers resulting in 20% systems and conducted continuity training on the same for air defence operators of reduction of critical maintenance issues IAF. Carried out effective coordination with Air Force Movement Liaison Units for • Implemented Quality Circle at workplace for improved and efficient processes timely issuance of clearances especially for civil flights. • Collaborated across different functional levels for smooth execution of activities resulting in 10% reduction of maintenance activities duration Planned and orchestrated air defence exercises in the sensitive Jammu and Kashmir • Designed maintenance scheduling software for effective utilization of available region. High degree of professionalism and resource management exhibited while resources, resulting in pull processes for single line maintenance of helicopters conducting air defence operations, resulting in incident free surveillance. Motivated Aircraft Support Vehicles (ASV) and led air warriors during extensive air defence operations where continuous Formulated maintenance schedules to standardise procedures resulting in 20% manning exceeds beyond 48 hrs without shift system. reduction of maintenance activities Quality Control • Headed Quality Control (QC) section for testing and delivery of quality aviation fuel to aircraft • Undergone QC course in BPCL Kochi

IIM-Ahmedabad 21 AFP-2016 Arun Dayanand K Ramnath

• B.E (Mechanical) • MBA (International Business), ICFAI • Specialisation in Marine Engineering • M.Tech (Electronics & Communication), • PGD Supply chain Management GGSIPU • Six Sigma Green belt • B.E (Electronics & Communication), VTU • Lean Six Sigma Green belt

[email protected], +91 898 509 7886 [email protected], +91 965 092 2985 https://in.linkedin.com/in/arun-ramnath-0042167 https://in.linkedin.com/in/dayanandk

10 years of experience in Inventory and supply chain 10 years of leadership experience in IAF in planning and management, Project Management, Operations and cross execution of complex Operations and Projects-Radars & functional coordination Communications

Inventory Planning Manager Senior Operations Manager • Inventory planning of 55000 types of equipment spares, Inventory analysis • Headed a team of 100 technicians and managed operations of Radars and of Equipment spares and supply chain effectiveness to meet far reaching and Communications with a serviceability rate of 95% stringent timeline requirements of Indian naval ships and submarines • Led a team of 40 signal operators and coordinated among geographically dispersed • Expertise in Periodic review system, statistical base forecasting, scheduling, co- teams to act promptly to obtain Signal-Intelligence data, so as to extract usable ordination with various stakeholders intelligence by performing critical analysis on it • Systematic and structured approach with stringent focus in process and procedural • Innovated and implemented modifications on a Russian Radar to provide extra cooling, effectiveness that led to a reduced downtime by 85% and improved operational efficiency by 40%, in a • Evaluation of vendors for ascertaining capabilities required for execution of harsh desert terrain specialized contracts Project Management • Supplier performance analysis with impetus to Supplier relationship management • Conceptualized the Sig-Int Simulator ($13 mn) and formulated its technical and • Integration of internal process requirement with supplier’s constraints for effective operational specifications supplier relationship management • Facilitated the transition of two, satellite based communication projects from project to operational status in 6 months Project Manager-Submarine construction • Was involved in critical negotiations at HQs with domestic and international vendors for • Management of specialized contractors for working on the various equipment three Sig-Int projects during the construction and commissioning of the submarine Chief Instructor • Planned and executed commissioning activities of equipments in the critical path • Coached and certified 160 Officers and 3000 Personnel on Sig-Int in 4 years of submarine construction • Implemented a self-developed concept of a Real-Time Communication Battlefield Simulation

IIM-Ahmedabad 22 AFP-2016 Deepshikha Salvia N Singh Pillai

• B.Sc. Physics (Hons.), Hindu College, Delhi • B Tech (Civil Engineering), Govt Engg University College, Kottayam, Kerala • Diploma in Geographical Information System, CME Pune

[email protected], +91 959 696 4446 [email protected], +91 829 744 8777 http://in.linkedin.com/in/Deepshikha01 http://in.linkedin.com/in/salvianpillai

Managed Geographical Information Systems (GIS), IT 10 years of multitasking experience in Military Engineering procurement & training in highly volatile sectors. 10 years Service as Executive Engineer & Staff Officer (Planning) and in of experience in administrative & leadership role in war- Engr Regt as HR & Logistic Officer like environment in varied terrain. Passionate for aerial adventure activities.

IT Procurement Officer Project Management • Managed projects worth Rs 10 Cr+. • Executive Engineer (GE, Ahmedabad Military Station) for planning and execution • Initiated processes like paperless office & successfully implemented 3 projects. of infrastructure projects and maintenance of buildings, installations, civil and electrical services for 2 years. Geographical Information System (GIS) Officer • Functioned independently as Contract and Budget Officer and Vendor manager in a • Introduced 3 new training module with 3 different GIS softwares. multi-cultural and multi-functional team. • Developed 2 office automation tools and trained 120+ men. • Liaison with civil authorities both within Govt as well as Private Firms for external service administration. HR & Administration • Staff Officer Planning (CE, Navy, Vizag) for Pre/Post sanctioning of high value • As first lady Officer in unit led a team of 150+ men towards better hygiene & strategic projects under Govt of India for 1 year. sanitation practices apart from sustained operations. • Asst Executive Engineer (Naval Projects,Mumbai) for planning and execution of • Achieved best maintained living standards awards consistently for 7 years at places multi crore Naval infrastructural projects for 2 ½ years. with extreme climates like Leh (J&K), Suratgarh (Rajasthan). • Managed office procedures, training & operational task of 700+ men for 5 yrs with HR & Logistic Management focus on crisis & disaster management during 2 major flood relief & 3 real time • Management and administration of 300+personnel including training, career internal security duties. planning, logistics, performance assessment and strategic HR. • Management of engineering equipment, water & electric resource and stores in Adventure Sports adverse desert and high altitude conditions for unit strength of 1000+personnel. • Army Adventure Wing sponsored Microlight Flying with 40+ Hours experience. • Survey and extensive studies of the topographical data for EGIS system in Rajasthan • Pursued scuba diving and para-gliding at amateur level.

IIM-Ahmedabad 23 AFP-2016 Sonal N Tanvi Akkara Marwaha

• BSc Economics Honours, Calcutta • Bachelor of Engineering (E & C), VTU University • Certificate Course: Centre for Leadership and Behavioural Sciences

[email protected], +91 956 037 4999 [email protected], +91 829 728 6677 http://in.linkedin.com/in/sonalakkara http://in.linkedin.com/in/tanvi-marwaha-1062243a

Fixed wing Transport Pilot in IAF having flown An32 and 10+ years of helicopter aviation experience in Dornier Aircraft, Adjutant, Station Aerospace Safety and complex flying environments. Extensive experience in Inspection Officer Communication, Administration and Human Resource Management.

Flying Aviation • Operated the AN32 aircraft as a fully operational pilot including evacuation of Over 1600 hours of helicopter flying in IAF. Undertook planning and execution of numerous casualties and conducting air maintenance missions in all possible missions in treacherous terrain demanding logical decision making in high stress weather conditions, covering all sectors of the Indian Airspace including the valleys situations. Mitigated the associated risk of such missions with objective risk assessment of North East, the mountainous terrain of the Siachen Glaciar & the far reaches of and resource management. Undertook various humanitarian missions without the Himalayas. emotional prejudice. Operated independently as Detachment Commander at remote • Converted to Dornier (DO-228) aircraft. Achieved fully operations status on locations with men and machine under my direct charge. the new aircraft and contributed towards communication flying across country Training conveying the senior brass of all three services. Extensively involved in the flying training of trainees poised to join IAF. Adjutant Administration • Performed in parallel the duties of the Squadron Adjutant. This envisaged the Operated as Adjutant of various Units, each comprising of manpower in excess of 500 administrative management of the entire unit comprising 400 personnel personnel. Supervised streamlined conduct of administrative activities. Coordinated • Organised various events to improve team building and camaraderie conduct of large scale events viz. Golden Jubilee Celebration, professional seminars and social events. Station Aerospace Safety and Inspection Officer • Implemented various measures towards maintaining and sustaining aerospace Communication and creative skills safety at Air Force Station Palam, New Delhi which is a base operating five types Instrumental in planning and designing of Unit Museum and Motivation Hall from of aircraft fleet in mixed environment of both civil and military traffic along with blueprint stage to installation stage. Conceptualised and designed the Coffee Table international traffic. Book of Helicopter Training School to mark the School’s Golden Jubilee.

IIM-Ahmedabad 24 AFP-2016 Sumit S Muruga Agarwal Bharathi

• MS Cyber Law and Cyber Security, NLU, • Graduate, Air Force Academy (2004) Jodhpur • BSc Computer Science MKU Madurai (2002) • B.E (Hons.) Information Technology, • Information Security Certification, IIT- University of Rajasthan, Jaipur Kharagpur (2007) • Certificate course in Advanced Networking • Diplomas: Computer Hardware, Computer & Security, IIT Kharagpur Applications & InfoTech

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9+ years of experience in managing information systems A Fighter Pilot & Administrator with expertise in Operations & security at Indian Navy. Strategic Management. 11 years of experience in managing IRCA ISO 27001:2013 Lead Auditor, ITIL Foundation, CISSP, complex projects with infrastructure, finance & HR functions CISM, CISA, GCIH, CHFI, EnCE, ACE, ECSA, CEH

Deputy Director, CIRT (Computer Incident Response Team)-Indian Navy Leadership • Provided subject matter expertise and advised senior management in governance and • Commanded an Air Defence Detachment at an Atomic Power Station. In-Charge of strategic alignment of security assets, manpower & combat readiness • Collaborated with stakeholders for formulation and revision of information security • Strategic Projects: Lead for Design & Development of airbases in hostile & remote policy and designing of security program frontier regions • Led a team of 15 members for managing DFIR (Digital Forensics and Incident • Operations Officer of a major airbase: Aviation Ops & Safety, Emergency & Crisis Response, Search & Rescue Response) function • Disaster Relief Ops Mgmt. Member - ‘Crisis Mgmt & Resource Distribution Centre' • Approved release of security advisories for proactive mitigation of risks arising from potential threats Competencies • Spearheaded a team of 10 members for planning and conduct of Vulnerability • Combat Military Aviator; decision-making & performance in high stress situations Assessment and Penetration Testing campaigns • Strategic Planning & Asset Management; Contingency forecast & response • Interacted with government bodies and industry counterparts to enhance capability • Operations Management, Audit & Inspection. Extensive HR & people mgmt skills building in terms of technology, research, training, and awareness • Strong Information Security, Computing & numerical knowledge

Achievements Accomplishments • Published an ISMS risk management and audit framework for Indian Navy for • Long Service Medal, 2013; Special Service Medal, 2010; Sainya Seva Medal, 2008. ‘Youth Parliamentarian’ Award from President of India. National Rank: UPSC-CDSE. standardization of audit process and prioritization of resources • • Scholarship, International Partnership for Service & Learning, USA. Enhanced Incident Response efficiency by setting up triage facilities • • Award for distinguished service to Tribals; Best outgoing student- Kodaikanal • Member of GIAC (Global Information Assurance Certification) Advisory Board Christian College (2002)

IIM-Ahmedabad 25 AFP-2016 Manish Nishanth N Agnihotri

• PG (Applied Mechanics), IIT Delhi • MBA (Operation Management), Sikkim • B.E (Mechanical) Manipal University • Assessor, Defence Institute Of Psychological • MSc (Telecom), Cochin University Research • B.E (Mechanical), Vishweshwaraya Technological University

[email protected], +91 886 161 8740 [email protected], +91 949 388 7565 https://in.linkedin.com/in/manish-agnihotri-2a041a38 http://in.linkedin.com/in/nishanth81

11 years experience in technology intensive leadership A submariner with 12 yrs of varied experience in the roles in industrial environment with contracts, vendor field of operations, tactics, general management, Project selection, project implementation, operations & Management and human resource management. Appointed maintenance. as second-in-command of a submarine.

Manager (Syncrolift Shiplift Rolls Royce) Indian Navy leading 350 members at Achievements all levels such as foremen, supervisors, and leaders, across various departments • Junior most Officer to assume responsibilities as second in command of a submarine. including Construction, Shipwright, Electrical, and Mechanical. In charge of • Instrumental in completing dry dock period of a refit submarine in record time (2.5 yrs) frontline maintenance and operation of shiplift systems such as Synchrolift Inc. with a skeletal crew of 40. of M/s Rolls Royce for safe docking and undocking of Naval ships. Experience in • Coordinated and planned limited resources to achieve operational tasks. Change Management and procurement of equipment, Vendor valuation. Engaged in • Responsible for training, mentoring and operational readiness of 100 multi-skilled successful execution and monitoring of annual maintenance contracts . uniformed personnel. • Conceptualized, designed and executed an electronic warfare centre for a Submarine. Officer-in-Charge , Hull & Outfitting Major refit projects by leading industrial • Served as specialist advisor to the Command Team and collaborating units in deriving workforce in blasting and painting underwater hull, fabrication, repair and outfitting optimum value from EW assets in a dynamic environment. of ship structures. • As Head of Department managed employee unions and co-op societies to promote defence civilian welfare measures. Talent Acquisition Specialist for induction of potential leaders. Psychological • Ensured high standards of safety and awareness in the unit by implementing safety profiling for hiring of candidates meant for leadership roles within Armed Forces. management programs and procedures. Delivered assessment of behaviour manifestation, identification and development of • Carried out timely training, leave planning, documentation, welfare, grievance leadership traits and outbound group development. management aspects of individuals and their annual performance appraisals. • Coordinated and conducted International Coastal clean ship day with people from diverse background.

IIM-Ahmedabad 26 AFP-2016 PA Vednarayanan Vinod S

• B.E. (INDUSTRIAL ENGG), • MBA (HRM), Pondicherry university NAGPUR UNIV 2002 • MSc (Telecom), Cochin University • B Tech (Mechanical), Kerala University • Diploma in Security & Banking • Diploma in Leadership & Management

[email protected], +91 926 058 0634 [email protected], +91 944 193 1159 https://in.linkedin.com/in/vedu-iyer-49608a53 http://in.linkedin.com/in/svinod

12 yrs experience in Indian Army (Corps of EME) in 12 years of experience in Project Management, Administration, maintenance management of equipment including tanks, HRM, Telecommunication, Training and Development and Cross vehicles & helicopters, administration and planning & functional Coordination coordination

Manager Maintenance Project Development, Communication & Planning • Led a team of 80 technicians to steer equipment management over inhospitable • Key member(Office-in-Charge Datacenter) of ongoing Defence project DCN terrain over expanse of 300 kms at tactical level leadership (Defence Communication Network) worth INR 8 billion • Enterprise Resource Planning: Conceived and implemented strategy to ensure • Spearheaded Upgradation of Navy Enterprise Wide Area Network in Eastern Naval uptime of near 99% for systems/equipment to achieve organizational objectives Command as Officer-in-charge(NEWN) • Handling forecasting, budgeting, procurement, monitoring estate and facility • Planned and executed redundancy trials for Satellite Direction Finding System management as part of administrative duties. SAMUDRA • HR management of human resource under command to include conflict resolution • As Executive Officer, planned and coordinated Ship’s refit in record time in the and HR administration history of Naval Ship Repair Yard • Led a team of 75 highly-skilled professionals from cross-functional groups and Engineering Officer: Helicopter Maintenance executed the Induction & Acceptance of New Mine Sweeping Equipment • Led a team of technicians involving cross functional technical leadership involving maintenance of Cheetah & Chetak Helicopters of Army Aviation Operations / Administration and HRM • Identify training needs and curriculum design for on job training of newly inducted • As Officer-in-Charge, Indian Navy’s Primary Satellite hub RUKMANI, enhanced technician of Army Aviation Maintenance wing communication capability of Ships/Establishments OIC Planning: EME Bn • As Officer-in-Charge Telecom and Staff Officer (Civilian) handled Employee • As OIC planning in Secunderabad, was part of core team responsible for Unions and Cooperative Societies to promote defence civilian welfare measures conceptualizing first Amphibious Workshop in support of Amphibious Brigade • Ensured training continuity, discipline, task allocation, leave planning, of Indian Army to include human resource, equipment profile and organizational documentation, welfare, grievance management and annual performance appraisals structure for a team of 100+ personnel

IIM-Ahmedabad 27 AFP-2016 Naveen Manish Abhishek Kumar

• M.Sc (Telecommunications), Cochin • M.B.A. (Operations Management), SMUDE University • BSc Chemistry, Delhi University • B.Tech (Marine Engineering), BITS Pilani

[email protected], +91 996 985 8861 [email protected], +91 953 563 2040 https://in.linkedin.com/in/naveenabhishek http://in.linkedin.com/in/manish-kumar-1ba98844

11 years as an Officer in the Indian Navy to command, lead 13 Yrs of leadership experience focused towards Defence and inspire service personnel, 2 years served as Marine Infrastructure Projects/Operations, Land Acquisition, Engineer on merchant vessels Logistics & Supply Chain Management and Administration

Strategic planning and operations Projects/Operations Management including Land, Facilities and Assets Management • Second in-command of a submarine - Leadership role by commanding and • Spearheaded the Defence Infrastructure Projects worth Rs 800 Cr+ managing a team, developing their skills to a high level of competence and • Led a Team of representatives of Area Headquarters for planning and execution of readiness. Project Seabird worth Rs 13000 Cr and negotiations for acquisition of 500 Acres land of • Senior Operations/ Administrative Officer - conceptualised, lead and directed a strategic importance for Indian Navy team of highly skilled personnel from cross functional groups for security of Indian • Planned project and maintenance of facilities and assets including schedules, Nuclear Submarine. forecasts,sanctions,monitoring and control for an annual budget of Rs 10 Cr+ • Specialist advisor to the Command Team and Collaborating units in deriving • Conceptualised the DPRs for modernisation plan and Smart Armed Forces Station for optimum value from EW assets in a dynamic environment. Large Naval Bases • Responsibility for the welfare, morale and motivation of subordinates on the submarine in difficult and dangerous conditions. Logistics and Supply Chain Management • Conceptualized, designed and executed an electronic warfare centre for a • Handled all Logistical functions ,procurements and vendor management related to Submarine as Operations Manager Projects and Maintenance through a vendor base of 200+ • Responsible for training, mentoring and operational readiness of multi-skilled • Managed the overall functioning of Canteen Stores Department having annual turnover uniformed personnel, both sailors and new Officers. of 2 Cr+ including all logistical functions at Area Headquarters level.

Administration • Managed all Infrastructure and land assets spread across 11500 acres • Commanded a team of trainers for training of 900+ trainees

IIM-Ahmedabad 28 AFP-2016 dr. Shikha Sunaina Mariam Garg Augustine

• MBBS • MBA (Logistics Management), Goa • MBA (Health Care Services), SMU University • PG Certificate course (Health & Family • B.Com, MG University, Kochi Welfare Mgmt), National Institute of Health & Family Welfare

[email protected], +91 814 666 8442 [email protected], +91 986 942 4880 https://in.linkedin.com/in/shikha-garg-41121910b http://in.linkedin.com/in/sunaina-augustine-66a644108

An Army medical professional with 14 years of clinical 14 years of leadership and managerial experience in experience in bedside patient care, emergency care and Procurement, Administration & Running of Service Centres and family medicine Logistics & Supply Chain Management

Operations Head - Logistics & Finance (2 yrs) • As in-charge of Trauma & Accident subunit at Base Hospital, headed an Emergency • Experience in Audit and expenditure of `4.5Cr (budget allocation). Response Services (team of 20) for 2 years at the rate of 2000 patients annually • 100% payment of dues (` 231Cr) towards Pay & Allowances i.r.o. retiring sailors for • Ensured smooth supply of medicines among geographically distributed subunits by two consecutive years. critical planning and forecasting for 2 years • Undertook multiple event management in Mumbai as part of Navy week • Planned and executed maintenance schedules for electro-medical equipment (worth celebrations for over 1000 service and civilian population. 50 Cr) by liaising with cross functional teams to achieve serviceability status of 95% Dy. Base Victualling/ Logistics Officer & Dy. Logistics & Finance (12 yrs) Training • Prompt execution of contracts for supply of rations for troops worth ` 24Cr with a • Trained and certified 600 non-medical personnel in 5 years on War-time First-aid saving of 22% per contract impacting over 1100 families. • Formulated new training programmes for 3 courses for medical personnel • Led the project team for implementing LAN and IVMS in the unit resulting in Administration accurate accounting, better forecasting and cost saving. • As the Deputy In-charge of a hospital for 4 years, led a team of 250 personnel with a • Independently administered and revitalised Navy petrol pump, ration stand, patient footfall of 400 per day Officer’s & sailors mess and aviation store with minimal escalations upto 6000+ • During the flood relief operations in the Kashmir Valley (2014), headed 5 beneficiaries. multifunctional teams that consisted of 25 personnel, 5 ambulances and medicines • Supported 25 Naval & CG ships, 10 + Naval, Army & Air force units and 9+ worth 3 lakhs and handled casualties at the rate of 100 per day for 20 days remotely located units for issue of rations, clothing and pay & allowances by • Handled an annual budget of 20 lakhs for purchase of medicines for 3 years at a field coordinating with multiple stakeholders in Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Kochi. unit hospital

IIM-Ahmedabad 29 AFP-2016 The winner's edge is not in a gifted birth, a high IQ, or in talent. The winner's edge is all in the attitude. Attitude is the criterion for success. -Dennis Waitley

IIM-Ahmedabad 30 AFP-2016 Dr. Jaikishan KP Sumeet Kapahi

• MBBS, Govt Medical College, • Master of Engg(Mech, Guided Missiles) Thrissur (1998) Pune University • Emergency Medicine short course & Update • B. Tech (Electrical), JNU (2003) • PGDMM (Marketing), IMT Ghaziabad • PGDCA, NIIT (2009) • PGDMS, JBIMS Mumbai, • PGDHHM, Symbiosis Pune (2015) • PMI®, EMI/EMC

[email protected], +91 887 992 6288 [email protected], +91 981 855 8573 https://in.linkedin.com/in/jai-kishan-a567a39b http://in.linkedin.com/in/sumeet-kapahi-40760252

17 years of experience in Patient Care and Medical 20 yrs Leadership Level experience of Operations/IT Services. Combined multi-disciplinary experience in Projects/System Integration/Ship Building/ Procurement, supervising and managing across whole gamut of functions Contract management & new equipment commissioning/ of Hospital Operations. maintenance.

Hospital Management Awarded Chief of Naval Staff Gold Medal & Commander-in-Chief Commendation for Expertise in managing clinical and supportive services of Hospital. Coordinated project/operations management. Last 10 yrs highlights as follows hospital departments for efficient and quality patient care, Regulatory affairs, Liaisons, Purchases, Inventory mgmt and Medical Auditing skills. Joint Director: Project Management Group- CMS at IHQ MoD(Navy),Delhi (Apr • Training and development: Conducted training programs in Basic Life Support, 14-To date Combat Survival and Battlefield Medical Procedures for Army and ‘Force One • Undertaking Project /Contract Management to ensure timely development / Mumbai’ (Police ATS). procurement & induction of software intrinsic Systems worth over Rs 1000 Cr on new ships. • Knowledge about Hospital Accreditation standards and Insurance Mgmt. • Implementation of Disaster Management Plans and Bio-Medical Waste Mgmt. Head: Ship Building / Electrical Dept at Mazagon Dock / INS Betwa, Mumbai (Apr • HR Mgmt and Recruitment. 12-Apr 14) • Counselling for Stress mgmt. • Commissioning of Electronic Systems on new ships valued at approx Rs 11500 Crores, Chosen amongst many for HOD post on frontline warship Betwa. Awarded Achievements Best Department trophy amongst Fleet of ships • International Peace Keeping Experience: served with United Nations in South Sudan. Provided Triage; strategized treatment and evacuation during mass casualty Senior Manager at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai (Apr 09-Apr 12) occurrences in extreme volatile conditions. • Ensured record performance towards Refit (maintenance) of 31 ships with ‘Before • Experience in managing Health projects of UN with support from MSF and PHCs Time’ delivery of 24 ships. Awarded best Manager trophy. of South Sudan. Sr System Manager WESEE at Delhi (Aug 05-Apr 09) Successful Integration • Served in Rashtriya Rifles, J & K, in Active Counter Insurgency Operations: of Weapons and Sensors (Electronic equipment) with OEMs including with appreciated with Chief of Army Staff ‘Commendation’ for motivation & dedication. International Organisations

IIM-Ahmedabad 31 AFP-2016 Naveen PR Prasad Kundra

• M Engg (Mech)(Marine), • MBL, NLSIU, Bengaluru University of Pune • ME, Pune University • B Tech (Mech), Jawaharlal Nehru • Advanced Marine Engineering Course University, • B Tech, JNU • PGDMS, Jamnalal Bajaj Institute • BSc, Goa University

[email protected], +91 985 096 2266 [email protected], +91 882 622 4394 https://in.linkedin.com/in/naveen-kundra-4335b0b8 http://in.linkedin.com/in/prp1973

Strategy and Operations professional with 20 years 20 years of experience in management of strategy, experience. Integrity, passion, energy,communication and technology, finances, processes and people by leadership in interpersonal skills are my key strengths. uniquely challenging environments. Looking for opportunities in the field of Strategy, Marketing and Supply Chain Management

Combat Leadership Shipbuilding project Drove the propulsion plant project for a multi-billion dollar • Head of Engineering dept onboard frontline warships of the Navy incl Destroyer and strategic submarine to completion within stringent timelines Missile Corvette: 24x7 ops, planning, HR, logistics and morale. Commendation for operational excellence Commercial Management End to end management of procurement (Rs 400 Cr), Operational Expertise Strategy, tendering, financial and statutory clearances, post contract issue resolution, • Production Manager at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai and Fleet support unit, Vizag, led quality & environment standards. Reduced turnaround times (30%) through improved civilian workforce strength of over 300 processes. Implemented financial management system in Naval Dockyard, Mumbai • Support to visiting ships at Port Victoria, Seychelles Operations Management Planning and Strategy • Life extension of 03 warships through cost-effective upgrades and maintenance • As Naval Adviser to Govt of Seychelles, progressed defence cooperation and receiving Commendation from Commander in Chief presented perspective plan for integrated Engineering facility • Increased operational efficiencies by 15% through effective forecast planning, man Strategy for indigenisation in defence industry • and inventory management of ships at sea and in refit Design and Creativity • Improved shop floor efficiencies and innovated equipment utility for overhaul of • Design of software and databases. Awarded commendation steam turbines with a workforce of 250 technical staff • Innovative warship design & Knowledge management systems • Major infrastructural renovations; proactive interactions with Unions to ensure a • IT networks,n-computing , RFID, VC happy workforce Project and Technical Management • Management of warship construction project using PERT/CPM Training • Directing staff at prestigious Naval War College Intensive training of 200 Officer cadets to face challenging mental & physical situations

IIM-Ahmedabad 32 AFP-2016 GURKEERAT SINGH Amol Ashok SEKHON Wadikar

• M.E. (Mechanical Engg) • Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing • B.Tech (Mechanical Engg) Management • B.Sc. (Physics) • B.Sc (Naval Academy) • pursuing PGD in International Business (Symbiosis) and Shipping Management (NMISM)

[email protected], +91 971 135 3701 [email protected], +91 942 242 9640 https://in.linkedin.com/in/gurkeeratsekhon https://in.linkedin.com/in/amolwadikar

Senior operations & project manager with 20 years of Led from the front for 21 years in fields of Planning, experience seeking a role in marketing strategies Operations, Project & Resource handling, Training and Transition Management

Leadership in Combat Role Project & Transition Management • Served as Chief Engineer of warships. Performed diverse roles including • Last 05 years have handled Civil Projects (Works/ Land) from conceptualisation, to management of men & material to ensure battle readiness. Adjudged “Best Ship” budgeting & control, till implementation, amounting to `500 Cr. • Participated in Operation Parakram • Conceptualised, planned and executed civil works for use of 250 acres land in role Operations change from Naval Academy to a training base with training units having widely • Headed Trials Centre for trials of engineering equipment of nuclear submarines diverse roles (Academic Excellence to Combat training) • Managed operations involving 380 men, 32 test-beds, high value inventory such as • Commissioning of ship post-preservation (long lay-off) – Involves planning, fuel (1100 tons/month), steam boilers etc. for trials of equipment internal/ external coordination, meeting deadlines, laying standards, anticipating Project Management and resolving problems/ bottlenecks • Mentored 10 designers for technical design of engineering systems of advanced nuclear submarines Planning/ Operations/ Resources Handling • Managed end-to-end system integration from conceptualising to trials onboard 1st • 10 years sea going ship management experience (self-independent & self-sustaining indigenous nuclear submarine Arihant entity) Planning and executing operations including co-operation exercises with • Commended by Vice Chief of Naval Staff for professional excellence other countries Analytics & Problem Solving • 05 years experience as Executive Officer of war vessels, encompassing planning, • Implemented innovative solutions, undertook risk analysis & resolved operational executing complex operations to daily running issues pertaining to men, material bottlenecks meeting stringent time, cost & quality parameters and technology Marine Engineering Training • Expertise in selection, installation, operation & maintenance of diesel engines, • Two training tenures, one academic oriented and other as a on-field auditor aimed steam machinery & propulsion equipment at standardization & excellence

IIM-Ahmedabad 33 AFP-2016 Dave Joseph Pavan Kumar Jose Singh

• B.A (Economics),National Defence • B. E. (Electronics), MSRIT, Bengaluru Academy (JNU) • Aeronautical Engg Course, Air Force Tech. • LLMC (Long Logistics & Management College, Bengaluru Course) Naval Logistics & Management School Equivalent to MBA in Logistics & SCM, Goa University

[email protected], +91 944 110 1389 [email protected], +91 957 429 3675 https://in.linkedin.com/in/davejose http://in.linkedin.com/in/pavansingh1

21 Years’ experience in Logistics specialising in Supply 21 Years of leadership experience in Air Force including Chain, Materials, Procurement, Operations, Vendor Relations, Maintenance and operations of Radar and Weapon System. HR, Budgeting & Cost Control, Infrastructure, Disaster Relief, Procurement of missiles and weapon system from Indian and Cross Functional Coordination and Resource Optimization foreign vendors till induction.

Material & Supply Chain Joint Director Air Staff Requirement, Air HQ, New Delhi • Managed inventory of >2 lakh equipment/spares sourced from >300 OEMs • Starting from making the ASQR to Tech Evaluation and Field Trials to Contract • Maintained supply chain of >900 customers & suppliers through Integrated negotiations, finalised the contracts with Indian and Foreign Vendors which were Computerised System with Total Asset Visibility ranging to the tune of few thousand crores each. • Developed procurement strategies at optimum costs within time, budget and quality • Managed these projects from planning to procurement and finally induction in IAF. norms • Rationalised spares & stores reducing Inventory holding costs Command Guided Weapon Maintenance Officer • Managed Material Budget of Rs 1000 Cr p.a • As Command Maint. Officer, supervised the maintenance of all guided weapons in • Skilled in negotiating with vendors on quality, timely supply and credit terms the various units which include the mgmt of man and material both. I coordinated maximum missile firing of one type of missiles in IAF for a given year. Logistics, Operations & HR • Conceptualised and implemented various maint practices which contributed to • Advised on Project Management, Contract Administration & Logistics Ops achieve better serviceability of the systems. • Ensured seamless and cost effective movement of consignments • Designed contingency plans against impact of disaster to contain losses Senior Technical Officer at Field Units • Oversaw HR processes - Career Planning, Promotions, Training & Welfare • Headed a team of 250 personnel and 15 officers to accomplish various technical and • Managed planning and budgeting of diverse fund accounts operational activities. My unit was adjudged best in Air Force. • Contributed towards enhancing quality of life and morale on operational ships • Participated in Kargil war and was deployed very close to border. After Parliament • Ability to work in diverse environs with people from varied backgrounds attack, was deployed in Op-Parakram. • Adept at performing under pressure and meet deadlines • Good exposure of Radars, Missile and electronic warfare. • Commended twice for Professionalism and Devotion to Duty

IIM-Ahmedabad 34 AFP-2016 Vijay Pratap Hemanth KP Singh Nair

• M Tech (Power Electronics), IIT, Bombay • B Sc (Physics) University of Calicut, • B.E. (Electrical and Electronics ), NIT Kerala, India Karnataka, Surathkal • Certificate(s) in UN Peace Keeping • PMP Certified Operations. UN

[email protected], +91 931 262 3598 [email protected], +91 830 185 1069 http://in.linkedin.com/in/ivpsingh http://in.linkedin.com/in/hemanth-kp-nair

21 years of leadership experience in Air Force in Project 22 yrs of Leadership experience in IAF blended Management, Installation, Maintenance and Operation of with varied operating geographies and High Velocity Radar & Communication Systems, Training & Development. environments. High value product deliverance

Operations & Product Support Leadership Roles • Ensured high degree of equipment readiness through forward planning, Quality • As COO of a Rs 1000 Crore Joint Civil/ Military Airbase facilitated accident-free Control and efficient inventory management. Air Operations for two years by seamlessly bringing together the verticals of Air • As Chief of Production and Chief of Plans, provided O, I and D level maintenance Traffic Services, Meteorology, Air Defence, Flight Safety and Radio Navigational assistance to field units operating Electronic Warfare Systems, Radars & Aids. Operating on an Annual budget of Rs 100 Lakhs, collecting monthly landing Communication Equipment. and parking charges of Rs 25 Lakhs. Pursued and cleared backlog of Rs 100 Lakhs Project Management & Planning from Air India, Jet Airways and Kingfisher. • Strategic planning of repairs of Radars & Electronic Equipment. • Commanded a medium lift Helicopter unit with assets worth Rs 700 Crore • Successfully exploited tools viz. PERT & Quality Control towards timely installation and accident-free flying operations of 7500 sorties for two years at Mumbai of Radar and Communication Equipment in field units. International Airport. Maintained 100% aircraft serviceability for more than 11 • Planned Commissioning, Field Testing, Evaluation and Acceptance of state-of-the- months. art Medium Power Radar with Captive Power Supply. Varied geographical and High-Velocity Environments. Team Building & Leadership • Operated pan India and UN mission in Sudan. Performed successfully in high- • Successfully formed & led technical teams in challenging conditions in Induction, velocity changes in terms of rapid IT proliferation and upgraded weapon platforms Commissioning, Maintenance & Operation of Radars & Communication System. induction. • Employed innovative management techniques towards team building and culture setting. High-Value Product Delivery. • Ensured manpower development through Strategic HR Planning. • Provided leadership to various Disaster Relief and Aid to Civil Power operations, • Led a team of 150 skilled industrial workforce at a premier Base Report Depot. optimising air effort, for quick and timely delivery across geographies.

IIM-Ahmedabad 35 AFP-2016 NSS Sreenivas Pradeep Kumar Dey

• Post Graduate in Management Studies, • M Tech (Reliability Engineering) IIT Jamnalal Bajaj Institute Khargpur • Post Graduate Diploma in Human • BE (Mech) Karnataka University Resources Management, Symbiosis • PMP PMI • Master in Science, Goa University

[email protected], +91 942 022 1665 [email protected], +91 948 163 1873 https://in.linkedin.com/in/nsshydro http://in.linkedin.com/in/pradeep-kumar-dey-b357642a

Executive branch Officer with 22+ years in Indian Navy. 4 years as Reliability Engineer and Senior Project Engineer Over 10 years in Senior Management with emphasis on for Aircraft Technical Documentation and Publication, 10 years Operations, QA/QC, Leadership and Mentoring. of Aviation Operations/ Maintenance Management, 4 years of Training and Development, Leadership in Indian Air Force

Operational Reliability Engineering and Quality Assurance Vast sea experience in operational units involving planning, execution and workup • Reliability analysis projects completed for 2 fighter aircraft fleets and advised on readiness. Undertaken roles in extreme challenging situations, disaster management reliability improvement. Optimization of aircraft preventive maintenance schedules. assistance in India and abroad during Tsunami. Ship refit utilising latest project • Internal Quality Audit of aircraft maintenance documentation and publications management tools achieving high degree of readiness in time bound manner and development for ISO 9001 QMS compliance considerable cost savings to Navy. • Quality Audit of aircraft repair and overhaul facility Training Project Management Undertaken Instructor and Chief Instructor duties at Internationally Recognised Successfully completed 7 projects on maintenance documentation and publications for CAT”A” training Institute mentoring many Naval Officers,Government officials from a fighter aircraft fleet as Senior Project Engineer. Certified PMP over 30 countries from India and abroad. Operations/Maintenance Management Administration • Led 16 aircraft fleet first and second line maintenance and operations • Implementation of new high end spatial database infrastructure solutions for better • Recovery of 8 prolonged unserviceable aircraft under severe time and resource data utilisation thereby reducing time and costs. Planned, implemented stringent constraints, Set up aircraft repair and servicing facilities QA/QC policy in Navy. • Carried out Recruitment of Service and Civilian Defence personnel. Training and Development • Senior Instructor at Faculty of Management at Air Force Technical College for post Commanding Officer graduate engineers’ Command of Naval warship for over 37 Months with emphasis on safety, high • Successfully coordinated 3 Management Development Programs for senior resolution data collection, effective equipment deployment, engineering and electrical engineers of 16-18 years’ experience. Led a team of 50 plus technical training performance, helicopter operations, training & mentoring over 20 Officers & 175 Men. instructors at aircraft technical trade training school

IIM-Ahmedabad 36 AFP-2016 Ram Prasad Vikas Gurung Sharma

• MBA (Executive), FMS, University of Delhi • MSc (Under Water Systems) equivalent CUSAT • ME (Electronics and Telecommunication), • B Sc, JNU Pune University • Nuclear Biological Chemical Defence Course • B.Tech (Electrical Engineering), JNU, New • Networks Managers Course Delhi

[email protected], +91 882 661 8710 [email protected], +91 971 123 4853 https://www.linkedin.com/in/rpgurungsubmariner http://in.linkedin.com/in/vikas722003

22 years of experience in a variety of roles and An Executive Officer of weapons stream with over 22 years responsibilities in operations & maintenance of electrical/ of experience onboard ships, submarines, Operations Centre electronic systems, training, contract management and with proven and demonstrative experience in conceptualizing, project management onboard submarine /HQs. delivery critical projects net centric operations

Project management & planning Core Competencies • As team member conducted requirement analysis, evaluated technical A team player with excellent knowledge of working with central government specifications, formulated and negotiated contracts worth Rs 5000 Cr for nuclear ministries/departments, state boards, DRDO along with Indian and Foreign firms. submarine program. Domain specialist in system integration, developing integrated solution for NCO • Member of many Indo-Russian teams for acceptance/ commissioning of equipment systems and government/ defence procurement procedures. Commended twice for worth 2000 Cr. professional competence and time bound delivery of critical projects. Operations and Maintenance Projects • Led team of three Officers & 50 technicians to provide maintenance, shore support, Ongoing: Specified System Requirements for National Maritime Domain Awareness spares management, contingencies handling and coordinated with multiple stakeholders to reduce turnaround time for submarines by 20%. project and submitted Detailed Project Report for approval (value 1500cr). Progressed CCS approval in coordination with several Central ministries/department and states. Training & IT infrastructure management Completed: Specified System Requirements and implemented under mentioned • Led first major drive in 30 years to revise training curriculum/content and projects in 3 years undertaking complete process of induction under DPP/ development of electronic training manual at submarine training institution. Government route followed by integrated system acceptance after delivery Trained 600 personnel in 6 years. • Conceptualised & executed installation of multiple IT networks costing Rs 2 Cr. • Coastal Surveillance and Decision Support Software and Information Management and Analysis Centre (Gurgaon) as part of NC3I project (value 453 cr). Achievements • National Automatic Identification System Project with Ministry of Shipping (value 163 cr). • First naval Officer to be Conferred with prestigious ‘IETE Award for contribution • Pilot Project for Proprietary Fishing Vessel Tracking Transponder System (1.6 cr). to R&D( 2003-04)’ at a national level. • Coastal Surveillance Systems for India, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Seychelles, Vietnam(Total 1400cr). • Represented Navy in Laser National Sailing Championship (2008 and 09).

IIM-Ahmedabad 37 AFP-2016 Ranjan Mahesh Bhattacharya Gupte

• M.Sc (Def and Strat Studies), Madras • PGDHRM (IMT Ghaziabad ) University • Certificate in Disaster Management • M.Sc (Naval Weapon System) equivalent, (IGNOU) CUSAT • B.A. (Bombay University) • B.Sc, JNU

[email protected], +91 882 688 4441 [email protected], +91 946 984 8768 https://in.linkedin.com/in/ranjan-bhattacharya-2b278497 https://in.linkedin.com/in/mahesh-gupte-476139109

22+ years of experience in the Executive Branch of 23 years of experience, global exposure in UN, expertise in the Indian Navy with result oriented focus in the field man management, recruitment by psychological assessment of Operations with the last 8 years in Senior General and diverse organisational functions. Management and Leadership Role.

Joint Director Integrated Headquarters, MoD (Navy) Selection, Recruitment & Man Management Planned submarine operations, including multinational exercises and interactions. Trained in projective technique of psychological assessment and Worked as military Involved in force level and manpower planning, training, development and evaluation psychologist in Services Selection Board. Carried out screening and psychological of tactics and SOPs. Oversaw induction of critical technologies like Satellite-Based assessment of approximately 1500 candidates. Worked as Officer in charge of Communications. Recruitment Commanding Officer of Two Indian Naval Submarines. Overall responsible for safe operations, tactics, weapon employment, engineering Directly responsible for all HRM functions of 120 Infantry personnel. Held performance; training and mentoring of the crew. appointments of Principal Staff Officer in various capacities. Commanded a NCC battalion of 1600 cadets and 35 personnel. Led the sub units in number of combat Staff Officer Planning at Submarine Squadrons. operations Responsible for training and evaluation of crew, workup of submarines, collation and management of operational data, analysis of weapon firings. Commended by Training & Development Commander in Chief for planning and management of events during Presidential Trained & motivated 120 persons for combat operations. Carried out training of Fleet Review. army recruits and short courses on training and personality development. Held the appointment of Additional Director Training NCC J & K and Trained & led NCC Extracurricular Activities. • Authored a book on history and growth of Indian Navy’s Submarine Arm. Edited a cadets Republic Day contingent at Delhi. Monthly Newsletter on Contract Bridge. • Prize winner at Summer Nationals Bridge tournament. Foreign Mission • Planned and executed a solar lighting project in a remote and inaccessible village of Dealt with a number of foreign nationals while working as military observer with UN Uttaranchal. in Congo also carried out negotiations and disarmament.

IIM-Ahmedabad 38 AFP-2016 P Kandasamy P Madhusoodhanan

• MBA, NIBM, Chennai • M Tech (Comn Engg), IIT Bombay • MSc Weapon Technology, Pune University • BE (Elec &Comn); Govt College of Tech, • BA, JNU, New Delhi Coimbatore • Diploma in Psychological Counselling, • PG Cert in Proj Mgmt, IGNOU Nizam College, Hyderabad • Aeronautical Engineers’ Course, Air Force Tech College

[email protected], +91 949 422 8149 [email protected], +91 805 624 3852 https://in.linkedin.com/in/p-kandasamy-mudaliar-871151109 http://in.linkedin.com/in/pmadhusoodhanan

23 years of hands on experience in Operations, Training, 23 years of experience in the IAF spanning Project and Logistics, Security and Administration in Army Operations Management in the ICT, RF and Aeronautical domains, Network Security, PKI, HRM

Operations / Training Project Management • Second In Command of a major unit with 550 personnel was responsible for their training, Key player in the Design and Implementation Team of “Project AFNET”, the pan-India field operations, administration, welfare and logistics involving a distance of over 1000 KM network centric platform connecting 240 IAF sites. • Staff Officer for Operations of a Brigade responsible for the operations, training, security, communication and operational logistics of 5 major units with each unit having a strength Planned and executed Security mechanisms in IAF’s network, Certifying Authority of 500 personnel. of IAF, Migration of the legacy radar data processing equipment to an integrated, data • Battery Commander in commanding a Company responsible for their training and processing system, e-learning platform at Air Force Technical College, Conceptualized operations for 150 personnel IAF Security Operation Centre, Formulated RFP for various networking elements of • Involved in Junior Level Management to include Training/ Operations for 150 personnel IAF Logistics Operations Management At various appointments as Staff Officer involved in monitoring the movement of more than Headed data centres, hosted services and security operations vertical of IAF. Headed 100 vehicles and personnel over a distance of 1000 KM and been part of communications and Air Defence operations and maintenance teams. Planned and implemented the manpower needs for operation of IAF’s ICT network Administration As Staff Officer executed duties of Administrative, discipline, legal and ceremonial aspects of HR four Brigades comprising of 8000+ personnel Executed career enhancement evaluations of more than 6000 IAF personnel. Imparted technical skills in ICT domain to over 1000 engineers at Air Force Technical College Security Did a Staff tenure for two years as Intelligence Officer in a Brigade responsible for Intelligence Misc collation, analysis and security related aspects of the six major units with each unit of 400 Core member of the drafting team of the ICT Vision and the Information Security personnel Policy of IAF. Evaluated networking, network security, power generation products

IIM-Ahmedabad 39 AFP-2016 Pratik J S Gavankar Sinha

• M Tech (Aeronautical Engineering- • MS (Software Systems), BITS Pilani Electrical), Cochin University of Science • PGDHRM, IGNOU and Technology (Kochi) • Aeronautical Engineering, Air Force • Member of The Aeronautical Society of Technical College India • B Tech (CS&E), Amravati University

[email protected], +91 964 589 4405 [email protected], +91 949 398 2100 http://in.linkedin.com/in/pratik-sinha-ba93b080 http://in.linkedin.com/in/jsgavankar

18 years of experience in Operations/ Project Management, 24 years with IAF and DRDO: Product Support, Team-building, Training & Leadership in Aerospace - Project Management, Strategic Planning, Naval Aviation Negotiations Avionics – Upgrade, System Integration, Software and Product Development

Project Management & Planning Project Management • Strategically planned/ coordinated aircraft overhaul/ repair/ modernisation • Deputy Director, Project ASTRA(955 Cr)–Development, Integration and Flight programmes in an extremely dynamic/ demanding environment while maintaining Testing of India’s first Air-to-Air Missile. Managed 22 geographically distributed sustained frontline force levels cross-functional teams • Re-engineered organisational design and structure for increased motivation, • Program Manager, Avionics Upgrade(100Cr)-Program and Contract management productivity, efficiency and effectiveness across all departments of an advanced fighter upgrade program involving seven nations • Successfully monitored/ implemented training as Head of Faculty(Electrical) on • Chief Engineer-Lead 1100 personnel. Task and resource planning for Maintenance 11 different types of aircraft spanning nearly 400 courses per year for all aviation Operations and Supply Chain Management of large IAF base. technical personnel • Nav and Comm Manager(30 Cr)–Technology and Contract management of Operations & Product Support seven concurrent time critical projects for resurrection of Airport, ATC and • Ensured high degree of role-worthiness and operational availability of $160 mn V/ Communication services STOL fighter aircraft assets through forward planning, stringent scheduling, quality System Integration, Software and Product Development control, system modifications, effective defect rectification and efficient inventory • Defined Architecture, Specs and Interfaces for avionics upgrade programs management • Designed and developed avionics platform and application software Team Building & Leadership • Integrated and flight tested avionics systems and weapons • Successfully led multi-million dollar V/STOL fighter aircraft maintenance and • Conceptualised, designed and developed indigenous solutions viz Weapon & production teams Systems Integration Rig, Mission Card Reader, Airborne Camera Pod, and Cockpit • Effectively implemented HRD initiatives through training of personnel for Simulator sustenance of all Naval V/STOL fighter aircraft assets • Member of DRDL Tech Review Board and IAF Evaluation Teams

IIM-Ahmedabad 40 AFP-2016 Shobhit Narendra Rai Kumar

• M Tech (Bio Medical Engineering), • MBA (HR), IIT Madras • MBA(Ops Mgt), • Diploma (Senior Level Defence • MSc (Defence Strategic Studies), Management), Army War College, Mhow • UGC-NET Qualified, • B Tech (Mechanical Engineering), Military • Qualified Interviewing Officer for Staff College of EME, Secunderabad, JNU selection, • Certificate in Supply Chain Management, Certificate in Training & Development [email protected], +91 958 220 4768 [email protected], +91 986 874 3816 https://in.linkedin.com/in/raishobhit http://in.linkedin.com/in/submarinernarendrakumar

22 years of experience in Operations, Training and Submariner with 20 years of experience including General Management in Diverse Technologies such as Commanding Officer with expertise in Planning, Operations, Automotive and Bio Medical Equipment in Army and 2½ Project Management, Procurement, Indigenisation, Risk years in Manufacturing in Pvt Sector management, Training and Leadership

General Manager (Pvt Sector) 2013-15 Planning and Project Management Established a TS 16949 certified Die Casting/Machining Plant, manufacturing auto • Augmented High-Tech Security at Shipyard at cost exceeding `150 Cr. components processing 150 Tonnes alloy monthly with annual turnover of Rs 30 Cr. • Planned and Supervised Sea Trials of `6000 Crores Submarine. • Coordinated design and manufacture of 120 m long floating shelter at cost of `12 Cr. Operations/Training/General & Technical Management Roles (Defence) • Reviewed indigenization of Torpedo Tubes (`200 Cr), Weapon Control Systems • Chief Maintainability Engineer at DGAFMS, MoD. Evaluated Medical Equipment (`250Cr), Motion Control System and Position Indicator Buoy. being procured. Organized and conducted training on medical equipment. • Coordinated preparation of more than 500 technical documents. • CEO - Army Workshop, Chennai. Team leader of 180 technicians for repairs, servicing and calibration of medical equipments in South India and repairs to all HRM (Leadership, Training and Development) equipments, vehicles. Controlled assets worth Rs 100 Cr. • Led a multi ethnic team of 120 in high risk environment. • GM - Army Workshop at Field Area, led a team of 220+ technicians. Responsible for • Selected (as Interviewing Officer) future Naval Officers. repairs, servicing and calibration of Vehicles, Weapon systems, IT, Counter IED and • Inducted manpower for security of Shipyard employing more than 4500 personnel. Communication Equipment. Controlled assets worth Rs 100 Cr. • Restructured training curriculum and evaluation methods for submarine school. • In-charge of specialized Technical Unit at AFMSD, Pune. Provided repairs, • Coordinated technical training and outdoor camps for 150 trainees. calibration and service to referred Medical Equipment & assets worth 20 Cr. • Various roles in technical capacity across country managing teams with expertise on Logistics and Facility Management equipment support. • Handled contracts exceeding `50 Lakhs for support facilities of Shipyard. • Coordinated logistics and maintenance for submarine operations and sea trials. • Executed relocation of 70 personnel to abroad location. • Audited security and firefighting facilities.

IIM-Ahmedabad 41 AFP-2016 Desikan Rahul Srinivasan Raje

• M Tech (Maintenance Engineering and • B.Sc (Chem), Mumbai University Management) IIT Madras • Disaster Management Course- NDRF, CME • BE (Mechanical Engineering) Bharathiar Pune University • Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopters) • Qualified Multi-Engine Helicopter Pilot

[email protected], +91 948 299 1524 [email protected], +91 986 978 5313 https://in.linkedin.com/in/srinivasan-desikan-b938aaaa http://in.linkedin.com/in/rahul-raje-690646108

13 years as Flight Test Engineer. 11 years as Maintenance An Operations and HR Manager with a systematic and rational Engineer An-32 - I, II Line, Overhaul and Repairs, Fleet and outlook having 27 years of experience in Training and Upgrade Programme Management Personnel & Asset Management

Flight Test Engineer (Fixed Wing) A Naval Helicopter Pilot with 3000+ hrs of flying including joint operations at sea with Carried out flight testing on engine related problems on Basic Trainer, Involved in US UK and Russian Navies and a recipient of Commander-in-Chief's Commendation performance evaluation for Modification of Transport Aircraft, Field evaluation of for rescue ops in an inaccessible terrain. In possession of Commercial Pilot Licence Executive Jets for GoI, over 10 years of experience in instructional duties as Test (Helicopter) Engineering Instructor, including four years as Chief Engineering Instructor at Air Senior HR Manager Force Test Pilots School, Aircrafts and Systems Testing Establishment Bangalore. • As Station Commander of an Air Base was responsible for administration, operations, training and welfare of 500+ personnel Maintenance Engineer (An-32 Transport Aircraft) • Coordinated with district administration and provided employment to 200+ local • First line and second line experience at two operational squadrons, Senior residents Engineering Officer of an operational squadron managing and supervising all • Executed three Infrastructure projects worth 25 crores in 2 yrs technical and management issues of the squadron Operations • Senior Instructor at Technical type Training School for An-32 aircraft • As Chief Ops Officer, led a team of 400+ Aviation and Air Traffic Control personnel • Chief of Aircraft at Base Repair Depot planning, managing and controlling overhaul, • Coordinated 7000+ military and civil helicopter flights annually in liaison with production and repair of An-32 aircraft Airports Authority of India- Mumbai • Director Engineering at Air HQ managing the complete fleet of An-32 aircraft of the • Planned and deployed 20 helicopters of the base for operations ashore and on board IAF, programme manager of the >470 MUSD upgrade project with M/s Spets Techo ships on a daily basis Export, Ukraine from Air HQ Examiner • As a Senior Naval Aircrew Examiner certified Naval pilots on Helicopters • Carried out Safety audits of 5 Naval Air bases and ensured stringent safety and maintenance standards IIM-Ahmedabad 42 AFP-2016 The future belongs to those who see possibilities before they become obvious. - John Scully

IIM-Ahmedabad 43 AFP-2016 Jagpal Singh Anand Kumar Gill Pandey

• M Sc (Tech Weapon Systems) • PhD(Mech Engg),COE, Pune University • PGD (HRM) • MTech(Mech), JNU, New Delhi • PGD (Hospital Administration) • AMAeSI/BTech(Aero) • MDBA (HR)(Symbiosis) • ISO-9000,Lean Six Sigma,C++,Visual Basic,NIIT

[email protected], +91 987 666 3632 [email protected], +91 942 254 4775 http://in.linkedin.com/in/anandpandey62

29 years of leadership experience in Indian Army, focused 30 years of experience in Defence Production and QC/ towards HR Management, OSCM. International exposure in Infrastructure/DRDO Project Management/ Equipment Israel. Product Support /Training /Unit Head in Defence

Commanding Officer, Surveillance and Target Acquisition Unit Academic Conceptualised and implemented a gap free, round the clock, surveillance grid over a Strive for Academic excellence and technical innovation., Defence Training at PG level. highly sensitive frontage of 100 Km. 16 International papers/Journal in SAE(USA)/ASME(USA),01 book Publication., 01 Implemented the concept of collecting and collating surveillance inputs from all sensors Patent, Member of SAE(USA),ASME(USA),AeSI (India) deployed in the area of responsibility and sharing the collated picture, horizontally and R&D And Project Management vertically. • Performed as Project member and Trail leader in 105 Projects at Army/DRDO. Research on Biodiesel(Bio Fuel) as alternative Fuel for Military Engine Mission Commander, Unmanned Air Vehicle System (UAV) • • Member Project Management of Army ARJUN MK-II MBT Project. Instrumental in inducting, coordination of training of crew with the OEM and effective operational exploitation of the UAV system in Counter Insurgency operations and Defence Production war-like situations. • Lead a team of 1500 members including Industrial personal as GM (Production/ Work/Admin/Material Management) in Army Base Workshop at Calcutta/ Additional Officer, Army HQs Allahabad, An ISO-9000 cert Unit. • Instrumental in implementing major reorganisation of existing units and raising of • Overhauling of Defence Tank and TATRA Heavy vehicles. new units. • Spare Inventory Management upto 45000. • Procurement ex import and upgrading of high tech systems. Quality Control • Coordinating and conducting field trials of systems developed by the DRDO. Head Quality Control, Army Base Workshop at Pune, An ISO-9000 cert Unit. Operational Logistics Unit Head And Product Support Management Control and execution of Finance, Stores & Purchase and Establishment of an Head of 06 Army/DG Border Road’s Establishments upto 1000 Technical/Combatant operational logistic base in the High Altitude Area. members.

IIM-Ahmedabad 44 AFP-2016 JAGDISH RAI Jagmohan SHAHI Durgapal

• MBBS, GMC Patiala, 1975-80 • PGDM(Operations) • PGC Health Management, PGC Hospital • PG Diploma in PR Management - NIH, New Delhi • MSc (Defence Studies) • PGD Maternal & Child Health, PGD • MSc (Physics) Geriatric Medicine, CMC, Ludhiana • PG Trg in General Medicine & Neurology, GMC Patiala

[email protected], +91 942 881 2500 [email protected], +91 959 635 7744 https://in.linkedin.com/in/colonel-dr-jagdish-shahi-55468010a https://in.linkedin.com/in/jagmohan-durgapal-937b0344

Hospital Management/ Administration/Operations, Hospital Provided 31 years of innovative leadership, initiated changes, Logistics &HRM, Crisis Management developed useful products and improved services and processes. Interests: R&D, Operations, Project, Admin, HR, PR, CSR and Security

• Over 30 years in the Army Medical Corps. Senior Executive Command • Commanded Telecom and Electronics Unit of NSG (800 persons),Telecom unit Appointments as Commanding Officer of Military Hospitals in the rank of Colonel in Army (800 persons),Military Police Units, NSG Commando Squadron (150 • Commanded a 2000 Bedded Ambulance Train Hospital equipped with ultra persons),Head of Logistics and Admin of a brigade in Army modern diagnostic equipments , intensive care units , operation theatres and • Head of Telecom of Andaman & Nicobar Command specialized wards deployed in the war zone • Designed a large number of new and innovative products and two patents are • Registrar of a 2000 Bedded Tertiary care Super specialist Govt Medical college published. Hospital • Transformed, reorganized, automated and created a new efficient work culture in the • 500 Bedded - Military Hospital Amritsar,300 Bedded - Military Hospital Bhuj units commanded by me. (Kutch),300 Bedded - Military Hospital Leimakhong (Manipur/Imphal), 300 Carried out a number of telecom and IT projects. Bedded - General Hospital Patiala (Punjab) • • 200 Bedded - Field Hospital in Arunachal Pradeshl, 200 Bedded - Border Roads • Introduced Fencing, Archery and Karate in my unit in NSG. In two years unit teams Hospital, Tuensang (Nagaland), 200 Bedded - Border Roads Hospital, Mon in all three games won state and regional competitions and participated at national (Nagaland) levels. • Organisational Head as Senior Executive Medical Officer in the rank of Colonel of • Possesses a Karate Black belt. Ex Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme for over 12 years in various parts of the • Researched and suggested a plan to Delhi Government in 2006 on “Clean Yamuna country. along with perennial water”. • Commendation of the GOC-in-C Northern Command, GOC-in-C Eastern • Suggested a plan to HRD Ministry-1996 on “Introduction of Sports in School Command Curriculum”. • Started and coined the word Cleanlipline (the discipline of cleanliness). Publications: In Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology and Co-authored several • Visited almost all states in the country and ten other countries. chapters of Neurology in the Text Book of Geriatrics

IIM-Ahmedabad 45 AFP-2016 Bharat Bhushan Mainpal Pandey Singh

• PhD (Defence & Strategic Studies), • PhD, Sociology 2011, Lucknow University • MA Development Communication 2007, • MSc (Defence & Strategic Studies), • MA Sociology 2005, Chennai University • MSc Defence and Strategic Studies 1995, • PGDBA 2004

[email protected], +91 942 921 9062 [email protected], +91 915 826 8490 https://www.linkedin.com/in/bharatbpandey http://in.linkedin.com/in/mainpal-singh-39432732

32 years of varied experience as an Army Officer in A manager capable of synergizing organizational goals operation and logistics planning, man , material and through communication/marketing strategy/analytics, equipment management, HR development including learning and development/Corporate Communications/ training and recruitment. Relations/HR and admin functions

Commandant, Tank Regiment Manufacturing Industry experience Managed industrial Security and Relations in a • Planned & implemented change in equipment profile of an armoured regiment 3000 workers factory for last 2 years. Trained 200 security staff. Scaled up use of ICTs involving fighting platforms costing in excess of Rs 500 cr. and surveillance equipment. • Planned and organised technical training of all personnel on the new equipment resulting in above average crew integration including successful firing of main Commanding Officer and Training Head in three NCC units. Coached two Gujarat weapon. girl firers adjudged first out of 102 firers ( 2011 and 2012). Coached West Bengal boys • Conceptualised and executed the operational training leading to emergence of a Obstacle Race team which won bronze medal out of 17 teams in Oct 2008 cohesive war fighting entity. Instrumental in getting the regiment declared Fit for War with changed equipment profile within 18 months. Produced Republic Day media presentation of Gujarat state (2010 and 2011) Maximum scholarships won by mentees in West Bengal and Gujarat 2007-2012 Officer Commanding Helicopter Flight • Commanded helicopter flight in glaciated terrain at super high altitude i.e. up to Variety of line and staff roles in a 32 years army career. Besides operations handled 21000 ft. On boarding training for young executives,civil works management of KLP>100 crore • Successfully provided airborne logistic support in glacier and always exceeded the in 2001. Funding for special school ASHA from Government of India. Interned in the target tonnage. areas of Safe Motherhood and Disability 2006. Field survey and health analytics for IEC and BCC in 3 districts. Director Recruiting • Planned recruitment for Army in North Eastern States and recruited in excess of 2500 recruits . The recruitment was undertaken at far flung locations under adverse security situation i.e. widespread insurgency with minimal security support.

IIM-Ahmedabad 46 AFP-2016 Ravi Vijay Kumar Kumar Dake

• MBA (HR) • Masters in Personnel Management (MPM), • M.Sc (Tech) University of Pune (2010) • PGD Hotel Mgt & Tourism • Bachelor of Arts (Economics and Social • PGD Computer Application Work), Lucknow University (1982)

[email protected], +91 950 357 0719 [email protected], +91 973 066 9695 https://in.linkedin.com/in/ravi-kumar-60ba8b108 https://in.linkedin.com/in/col-vijay-kumar-dake-34270027

32 years experience in HRM and Administration with 32 years of experience in HRM, Operations, Administration, emphasis on Team Building, Training & Development, Training, Logistics, Facilities, Security Management and Logistics & Vendor Mgt and Legal Compliance. Qualified in Sports and Adventure training.

HRM Functions A successful career in the Indian Army. Awarded GOC’s Commendation Card (HQ • Commanded over 600 human assets of varied ethnic/ linguistic backgrounds and 8 Mountain Division) for meritorious service and for saving two civilians from River managed inventory worth over 300 mn. Indus. Highlights of service as follows • Involved in recruiting staff at Raj Bhawan, NCC Directorate & Central Schools. HR, Training and Development (2010-15) • Heading NCC units for 4 years, groomed youth, conducted personality Commanding Officer of NCC Battalion/Unit in Karnataka and Maharashtra and development/ counselling for College faculty/ students. Training Officer of a NCC Group HQs, in Manipur. • Experienced in Identifying training needs, planning, organizing and conducting • Key Achievements: Trained around 9000 NCC Cadets training. • Instructor under Pune University for over 2 years. Operations, HR and Facilities • Coached and mentored candidates for Service Selection Board Interviews. Commanded Central Head Quarters Wing of Artillery Centre Nasik and Staff Officer. • Led a team to analyse viability of 360 Degree Appraisal System in Defence Forces in • Key Achievements: Planned and implemented training, logistics and administrative 2005. support for a size of 2000 including recruitment, induction & training of recruits • Experienced in handling labor and land law cases in Court/ CIC (State) and Change/ Conflict management. and instructor staff.

Admin, Facility Management & Others Logistics, Administration and Security • Functioned as Facilities/ Sites / Housekeeping Manager. Second-in-Command for an Artillery Regiment of 450 personnel, and commanded • Functioned as Editor in Chief of Professional Magazines. a Battery in operations, with complete accountability towards training, logistics, • Organised conferences, adventure and outdoor camps, sports and social events. administration and welfare aspects. • As Director of Logistics in NCC Directorate, ensured budgeting, tendering, • Key Achievements: Moved entire Regiment with men, materials and equipment over procurement and provisioning materials worth over 100 mn in a year. 2000 KM in transport (Rail and Road) to Kargil (J&K).

IIM-Ahmedabad 47 AFP-2016 Vivek Sanjiv Davar Kumar

• M Tech (Electrical Engineering), IIT Kanpur • BSc, • Command and Leadership Course, Defence • BTech (Civil), Services Staff College, Wellington • MSc (Defence Studies) • M Sc (Defence & Strategic Studies) University • Qualified in Advanced Management of Madras Programme, IIM Indore • Management Development Programme, IIM(A), • B Tech (Electrical) College of Military Engineering (CME), JNU(Gold Medal) [email protected], +91 987 110 9203 • Bachelor of Science, JNU [email protected], +91 800 378 0000 https://in.linkedin.com/in/vivek-davar-1a65005 http://in.linkedin.com/in/sanjiv-kumar-b1719144

A highly dynamic professional with over 3 decades (32 35 Years Civil Engineering experience from Execution years) of rich & diverse experience in the Indian Army. to Project Management. Handling agencies like Political, Key skills: Project Management and Infrastructure Administrative, Police and Forest for project completion. Development, Organizational ability, people related skills.

• Chief Engineer of the biggest Project in the country, Project SEABIRD at Karwar Chief Engineer • Extensive experience in Engineering and HR Functions • Execution of Military Engineering Projects in Sikkim and West Bengal. Variety • Commanding Officer(CO) of Engineer Regiment, akin to CEO, handled all functions of habitat and storage works and maintenance of existing assets. Specialist works (1000 soldiers) like designing a multi-speciality hospital and planning an airfield with allied • Mentored 500 Officers as Chief Instructor. infrastructure. • Managing over 5000 specialised engineering personnel in large scale habitat works in Spearheaded as Chief Engineer Rajasthan. • The complete planning and review of DPR, hiring of consultant, Planning and • Construction of living shelters using green technologies in Jaisalmer. preparation of RFP documents of DB contracts for residential facilities(9000 Units) and other infrastructure which included roads, water, electricity etc and town Additional General Manager planning for Project Seabird Phase IIA, costing Rs 13000 Crores. • Project Head of Banihal Office, J&K Rail Project from February 2006 – July 2008. • Handling all Land issues with Distt Adm, Govt of Karnataka, MOD and Project • Project consisted of 68 km of railway alignment, 28 tunnels (including Pir Panjal Affected Families. Tunnel 10.96 km), five station yards and around 150 bridges. • Supervised over 70 full-time engineers and allied staff with turnover of 250 cr. Spearheaded as CO Team Leader (Commanding Officer) • The construction of operational works and other infrastructure which included • Led over 1000 engineering personnel to undertake multi-faceted tasks in challenging buildings, operational roads, bunkers etc in intense counter insurgency area on the terrain of J&K for water, roads and shelter for local population and troops deployed in line of control, with an investment appx Rs. 100 Cr. insurgency areas. • Complete planning and execution of locating an Infantry Battalion in Kathiar. • Developed complete cantonment (water supply, sewage, road network, allied services Instructor in Botswana(Africa) within six months) • Training of engineering personnel of the Botswana Defence Force from 1993 to 1996.

IIM-Ahmedabad 48 AFP-2016 I would rather be surrounded by smart people than have a huge budget. Smart people will get you there faster. - as quoted in The McKinsey Way by Ethan Rasiel From Alumni...

AFP batch has been conceptualized & designed in a very apt manner to accommodate industry requirements at a leadership role & understanding the body of experience which Armed Forces people bring on board.

The complete 6 months residential course is equivalent to any other long term course at IIM institutes & the efforts endeavored by IIMA faculty to generate the right blend of Attitude & Ability with ingrained business sense is flawless.

The overall curriculum envisage each and every dimension of business & associated timely decision making capacity to extract maximum & optimal results. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience of learning, unlearning & relearning aspects through a rational & empirical process.

Vishal Singh Raghuvanshi, AFP 07-08 COO, Globalspace Tech Pvt Ltd

The classroom sessions, management games & other activities did help in overall understanding of business requirements and The AFP course is well structured to complement the on-field the Corporate world, which each one of us in the AFP batch were leadership and managerial experiences of an Armed Forces Officer. venturing into. Six months course in Business Management at The well conceived syllabus along with world class faculty & facility IIMA provided the much needed grooming and transformation and IIMA’s time tested case study methodology of teaching, enabled to enable my smooth transition from Armed Forces to Corporate me to prepare well for the transition from the Armed Forces to the environment at a comfortable level, to be recognized in the ‘Cyber Corporate sector. The intense class room discussions with peers Security’ arena within the industry. from diverse experiences, facilitated by an outstanding faculty, widened my outlook and perspective to view problems in a more Murli Menon, AFP Batch 06-07 holistic manner. The learnings were immensely helpful in adapting Director & CSO, CSR (India, Middle East & Africa), to the Corporate sector. Atos India Pvt Ltd Girish Mathew, AFP 11-12, Operations Manager, Amazon.in

IIM-Ahmedabad 50 AFP-2016 From Alumni...

AFP is a really good platform to orient the participants towards real The rigorous curriculum planned at IIMA reorients and time business problems and a systematic approach to solve them. The prepares the transitioning Armed Forces Officers to the participants of the course have a very diverse and rich experience challenges they are going to face once they join various business combined with qualities of a Military Leader. The faculty at IIMA has organisations. The world class faculty and the exposure during no parallel and I found the course very helpful in my transition from the stay at IIMA is unmatched. an Armed Forces Officer to Corporate leader. Col Mohit Verma (Retd) Hemant Rajpoot, AFP 13-14 GM (Projects), Elsamex Group of Companies Senior Manager Admin, Infosys Limited Subsidiary of IL&FS Transportation Networks Ltd

Armed Forces Programme adds amazing value to the post retirement career of Armed Forces Officers and further enhances their competency level incredibly - to converge, align and integrate well with prevailing contemporary trends of the volatile Corporate world. It empowered me immensely and provided accelerated growth and desired upheaval to my career path.

Bhagwan Shekhawat, AFP 08-09 General Manager and Head of HR & Admin, URB India

The AFP course is a boon to Armed Forces Officers who are looking to make a transition from the Armed Forces to the Corporate world. It opens up our eyes to the real world and makes us aware of the tremendous opportunities where we can share our expertise in AFP programme has enabled me to synchronise my experience of the Corporate scenarios. Thanks to the well structured course and Armed Forces with the business knowledge required to develop an various case studies of IIMA, we had an idea of what to expect in acumen for taking long term optimal decisions as a leader in an the Board rooms. organisation

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