Co-Founder & CEO

• Jul 2022 - Present

As a leader of the Startup, I am on mission mode, firmly focussed on the vision to become a trusted Global leader in Cybersecurity research and Skill certification authority. Team 'Offensive Defense' have recently achieved the first few milestones to establish our credentials, such as: - Validation of MVP and MVC. - Launching of the first full fledged product, in form of ODCP-Blue certification program. - Launch of Enterprise Cyber Skill program, aimed at partnering large &… Show more As a leader of the Startup, I am on mission mode, firmly focussed on the vision to become a trusted Global leader in Cybersecurity research and Skill certification authority. Team 'Offensive Defense' have recently achieved the first few milestones to establish our credentials, such as: - Validation of MVP and MVC. - Launching of the first full fledged product, in form of ODCP-Blue certification program. - Launch of Enterprise Cyber Skill program, aimed at partnering large & medium Corporations for providing industry relevant skills to their security teams. - Have been inducted into the NASSCOM Deep Tech Club and incubated with their 10,000 Startups Program. - Incubated at NCoE (National Centre of Excellence for Cybersecurity), an initiative of Govt of india and DSCI (Digital Security Council of India). - Incubated as co-working Startup at T-Hub, Asia's largest Startup Ecosystem and innovation Hub. These achievements are just the beginning of long journey toward building a successful Startup, working with an ambition to become part of elite $1 Billion Club. Show less As a leader of the Startup, I am on mission mode, firmly focussed on the vision to become a trusted Global leader in Cybersecurity research and Skill certification authority. Team 'Offensive Defense' have recently achieved the first few milestones to establish our credentials, such as: - Validation of MVP and MVC. - Launching of the first full fledged product, in form of ODCP-Blue certification program. - Launch of Enterprise Cyber Skill program, aimed at partnering large &… Show more As a leader of the Startup, I am on mission mode, firmly focussed on the vision to become a trusted Global leader in Cybersecurity research and Skill certification authority. Team 'Offensive Defense' have recently achieved the first few milestones to establish our credentials, such as: - Validation of MVP and MVC. - Launching of the first full fledged product, in form of ODCP-Blue certification program. - Launch of Enterprise Cyber Skill program, aimed at partnering large & medium Corporations for providing industry relevant skills to their security teams. - Have been inducted into the NASSCOM Deep Tech Club and incubated with their 10,000 Startups Program. - Incubated at NCoE (National Centre of Excellence for Cybersecurity), an initiative of Govt of india and DSCI (Digital Security Council of India). - Incubated as co-working Startup at T-Hub, Asia's largest Startup Ecosystem and innovation Hub. These achievements are just the beginning of long journey toward building a successful Startup, working with an ambition to become part of elite $1 Billion Club. Show less

Associate Director of Information Technology (Portfolio Management)

• Oct 2017 - Aug 2022

• Headed large cross-functional team of 40 members as deputy Head of IT Dept • As Program Manager for Navy’s Digital Transformation program for HR & Admin functions, I have designed & implemented enterprise grade web-based custom software for lean management of HR/admin functions, that resulted in 30% reduction in FTEs employed in admin duties • As mentor and agile coach, I provided true leadership to Dev team and helped the team transform from traditional SDLC model to high performance… Show more • Headed large cross-functional team of 40 members as deputy Head of IT Dept • As Program Manager for Navy’s Digital Transformation program for HR & Admin functions, I have designed & implemented enterprise grade web-based custom software for lean management of HR/admin functions, that resulted in 30% reduction in FTEs employed in admin duties • As mentor and agile coach, I provided true leadership to Dev team and helped the team transform from traditional SDLC model to high performance ‘agile’ development model • As project lead of ‘Purab Cloud’ Navy’s Private Cloud implementation for IaaS, I oversaw the execution and successful delivery of the highly acclaimed project, that achieved instant savings of INR 20 million. • As project manager for ‘Enterprise wide Ticketing & Incident Management Software’ from conceptualization to delivery, I provided expertise as solution architect, executed and delivered the project, that has achieved dramatic 70% reduction of time in incident response • As SME, I have provided expertise in consulting for various IT/SW projects including two large scale classified projects • I have gained invaluable experience in handling P&L, whilst carrying out the budget management for IT vertical exceeding INR 400 Million (US$ 5 million) • Through contract negotiations, my efforts have resulted in achieving an average of 15% cost savings • I have carried out full cycle of Contract Management from development of Statement of work (SoW) to final closure, including drafting RFP/RFI, Purchase orders, contracts, SLAs, MoU/MoA, leading bidder conferences and contract negotiations • As Dy HoD of IT dept, I provided true leadership, mentoring & admin support to ITSM team, datacenter admin and SOC teams • Through collaborative leadership and nurturing inclusive culture, I am proud to have fostered an environment encouraging innovation, development of subordinates' skills through formal training or on the job training

Head of Program Management (Asset Maintenance & IT)

• Aug 2016 - Sep 2017

- Headed Electrical Dept responsible for power generation, power systems and weapon systems maintenance. - Headed Plant Maintenance, Asset Management, machinery operations and unit’s IT infrastructure. Key Achievements: - Re-engineered standard operating procedures for asset maintenance and safety - Achieved special recognition for innovative problem solving for defect rectification on important systems viz., Auto Fire Detection System and Echosounder.

Sr Program Manager (IT) at Integrated HQs, Ministry of Defence

• Mar 2012 - Aug 2016

• Spearheaded the multiple IT software & infrastructure projects related to Datacenter setup, Virtual classrooms at multiple locations, SIEM implementation, etc. • Served as a Key Project Member & Branch Lead for ‘Integrated Logistics Management System (ILMS v2)’ Project, Navy’s ongoing SAP based supply chain ERP programme • Active contribution as a member of apex level strategic planning body called ‘Joint Services IT Consultative Group’ for Ministry of Defence in publishing policy… Show more • Spearheaded the multiple IT software & infrastructure projects related to Datacenter setup, Virtual classrooms at multiple locations, SIEM implementation, etc. • Served as a Key Project Member & Branch Lead for ‘Integrated Logistics Management System (ILMS v2)’ Project, Navy’s ongoing SAP based supply chain ERP programme • Active contribution as a member of apex level strategic planning body called ‘Joint Services IT Consultative Group’ for Ministry of Defence in publishing policy documents and organizing training events • Deftly handled P&L for public account exceeding INR 200 million (US$ 3 million), Indian Navy’s Revenue and Capital Budgets for Information Technology • Achieved 15-20% cost savings through contract negotiations and carried out efficient full cycle contract management • Analyzed business needs of users and clients and recommend technical solutions • Invaluable contribution in drafting and publishing enterprise-wide policies related to IT project management and compliance • Key member in publishing strategic digitalization document ‘Digital Navy Vision’ for Indian Navy in 2016 • Played key role in establishing PMO for IT vertical of the Navy by re-organizing IT portfolio, separating Operations from Projects and shaping policies, processes and procedures • Published White Paper on Integration of Fleet Maintenance and Operational Logistics functions of Indian Navy on common ERP/EAM platform • Recognized as an author of two independent Joint Services Guidelines for use by all wings of Ministry of Defence and Defence Public Sector Undertaking Units in India on ‘Biometrics for Security & Access Control’ and ‘Public Key Infrastructure’ • Efficiently served as the Project Director for establishing Indian Navy’s Security Operations Centre & DR Datacenter

Senior Manager (Asset Maintenance & IT)

• Nov 2009 - Mar 2012

- Headed Electrical Dept responsible for power generation and power systems. - Weapon Officer for Nuclear capable Missile control system. - Played key role in joint operations for deployment of strategic nuclear assets. - Project Leader for ‘Medium Refit & Mid-life Upgradation’ of the ship, a high intensive Project undertaken once in its life cycle (duration 16 months). Key Achievements - Achieved special award for Technical Excellence in missile system maintenance and… Show more - Headed Electrical Dept responsible for power generation and power systems. - Weapon Officer for Nuclear capable Missile control system. - Played key role in joint operations for deployment of strategic nuclear assets. - Project Leader for ‘Medium Refit & Mid-life Upgradation’ of the ship, a high intensive Project undertaken once in its life cycle (duration 16 months). Key Achievements - Achieved special award for Technical Excellence in missile system maintenance and operations.

Manager (Yard Services & Plant Maintenance) at Naval Dockyard

• May 2006 - Oct 2009

- Operational Management of Yard Infrastructure & Plant Machinery for Warship repair support - Planning and Overseeing of Port and Yard infrastructure upgradation projects - Managed team of over 200 cross-functional engineering/ industrial technicians and admin staff providing repair services to Warships - Interaction with various OEMs/ vendors in India and across the Globe Key Achievements: Project lead in implementation of GIS mapping of all terrestrial services (viz., HT & LT… Show more - Operational Management of Yard Infrastructure & Plant Machinery for Warship repair support - Planning and Overseeing of Port and Yard infrastructure upgradation projects - Managed team of over 200 cross-functional engineering/ industrial technicians and admin staff providing repair services to Warships - Interaction with various OEMs/ vendors in India and across the Globe Key Achievements: Project lead in implementation of GIS mapping of all terrestrial services (viz., HT & LT electrical lines, HP & LP Air lines, Firemain flow, etc) at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai - Headed project team for Upgradation/ Modernization of Electrical Sub-stations and Jetty infrastructure (Achieved savings of about Rs. 10 Crore to exchequer by utilizing HT switching gear for upgradation of substations, from a delayed high value project, by applying innovative modifications) - Project member of India-Israel Joint Project team for deployment of Barak Missile Systems on Indian Naval Warships

Instructor & Mentor, Naval College of Engineering

• May 2004 - Apr 2006

Instructor, Coach & Mentor to young Naval officers & cadets. - Specialist Instructor in Power Systems of Guided Missile Destroyers.

Asst Electrical Officer, IN Warship

• Apr 2002 - Apr 2004

- Operational maintenance of Electrical machinery, power generation and distribution machinery - Headed team of about 30 technicians

Naval Watchkeeping & Specialisation Trainee

• Jan 2000 - Apr 2002