Experience

Controller General of Defence Accounts

• India
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Supply Chain Consultant

  • Sep 2021 - Oct 2021

  Supervised, monitored, and analysed procurement data related to Defence Services and other entities under Ministry of Defence, towards accelerating procurement through GeM platform and monitoring their compliance w.r.t. promulgated GoI directives. Identified focus areas to enhance migration to GeM by Buyer organisations and drafted related processes for implementation by CGDA Advised on enhancement of GeM compliance and created subject matter policy inputs for Ministry of Defence. Supervised, monitored, and analysed procurement data related to Defence Services and other entities under Ministry of Defence, towards accelerating procurement through GeM platform and monitoring their compliance w.r.t. promulgated GoI directives. Identified focus areas to enhance migration to GeM by Buyer organisations and drafted related processes for implementation by CGDA Advised on enhancement of GeM compliance and created subject matter policy inputs for Ministry of Defence.



Indian Navy

• India
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Base Logistics Officer, Delhi Naval Station

  • Feb 2018 - Aug 2020

  Led a 150 men team in administering Rs 75 Cr budget for Procurement of material & services, and financial administration of Naval units in North and Central India. Reviewed and supervised formulation of procurement plans; scrutinised Statements of Case (SoC) and RFPs for procurement; prioritised cases and ensured due diligence. Coordinated with multiple agencies for Competent Financial Authority (CFA) sanction for procurement, execution of contracts and their operation to… Show more Led a 150 men team in administering Rs 75 Cr budget for Procurement of material & services, and financial administration of Naval units in North and Central India. Reviewed and supervised formulation of procurement plans; scrutinised Statements of Case (SoC) and RFPs for procurement; prioritised cases and ensured due diligence. Coordinated with multiple agencies for Competent Financial Authority (CFA) sanction for procurement, execution of contracts and their operation to extract maximum potential. Implemented GeM procurement in the station. Monitored and reviewed procurement cases for time bound execution by dependent sections. Controlled Budget and post contract management of contracts to achieve optimum value for money for the Government exchequer and fulfillment of organisational objectives Vetted technical and financial bids received for all cases, including outsourcing of services, in compliance to the procurement regulations. Ensured scrutiny of contracts, including outsourcing of services, prior sanction including conduct of price negotiations. Identified skill set gaps for dependent sections through periodic review and site visits. Reviewed standard operating procedures to de-risk processes. Implemented periodic advisories to disseminate updated information in matters related to procurement, finance and administration. Promoted transfer of working knowledge, sharing of skills and acquired experience thorugh cross manning of dependent sections. Oversaw formulation and implementation of Station directives on procurement and administration. Spearheaded efforts for essential and critical procurement cases and provision of services in Delhi Naval station, including material for COVID-19 relief during high risk and restricted availablity. Built professional competency of Section Officers and staff by conducting drills & training sessions and providing professional guidance & periodic counselling.

• Command Logistics Officer, Andaman & Nicobar Command

  • Apr 2016 - Feb 2018

  Led a 20 member team in administering Rs 700+ Cr budget towards operations and maintenance of assets at Andaman and Nicobar Command. Reviewed and supervised formulation of procurement plans; scrutinised Statements of Case (SoC) and RFPs for procurement. Coordinated with multiple agencies including Ministry of Defence, Government of India for procurement, execution of contracts and their operation to extract maximum potential. Monitoring and review of dependent formations and… Show more Led a 20 member team in administering Rs 700+ Cr budget towards operations and maintenance of assets at Andaman and Nicobar Command. Reviewed and supervised formulation of procurement plans; scrutinised Statements of Case (SoC) and RFPs for procurement. Coordinated with multiple agencies including Ministry of Defence, Government of India for procurement, execution of contracts and their operation to extract maximum potential. Monitoring and review of dependent formations and units for procurement cases. Controlled Budget and post contract management of contracts to achieve optimum value for money for the Government exchequer. Vetted technical and financial bids received for all cases, including outsourcing of services, in compliance to the procurement regulations. Ensured scrutiny of contracts, including outsourcing of services, prior sanction including conduct of price negotiations. Identified skill set gaps for dependent sections through periodic review and site visits. Implemented periodic advisories to disseminate updated information. Organised conduct of training and professional guidance to dependent formations and units towards efficient procurement practises and execution of contracts. Drafted Perspective plans for Asset building. Monitored and Reviewed Technical Projects for time bound execution by lower formations. Implementation of e-procurement and GeM procurement in the Andaman and Nicobar Command. Built professional competency of Officers and staff by conducting workshop and training. Operated in High risk environment to ensure material and operational readiness crucial to National objectives. Responsible for sourcing finance, its allocation and monitoring application by dependent formations. Collaborated with dependent formations of wide spectrum of specialisations to evolve consensus on optimised solution. Formulation and implementation of Command directives in the field of procurement and financial management. Advised the Commander in Chief

• Joint Director

  • Oct 2013 - Jun 2014

  Human Resource Management of Civilian Element of the Indian Navy. Undertook Cadre review of Non Gazetted staff

• Staff Officer to the Commander-in-Chief

  • Jan 2012 - Oct 2013

  Led 30 member team towards administering Rs. 1000+ Cr revenue budget of Eastern Naval Command. Assisted the Commander in Chief, in matters related to procurement, financial management, budget formulation and monitoring of planned expenditure. Ensured compliance of accounting norms and financial regulations. Analysed procurement plans of dependent formations, prioritised procurement cases and ensured due diligence. Reviewed policy formulation and implementation in areas of… Show more Led 30 member team towards administering Rs. 1000+ Cr revenue budget of Eastern Naval Command. Assisted the Commander in Chief, in matters related to procurement, financial management, budget formulation and monitoring of planned expenditure. Ensured compliance of accounting norms and financial regulations. Analysed procurement plans of dependent formations, prioritised procurement cases and ensured due diligence. Reviewed policy formulation and implementation in areas of procurement and administration. Built professional competency of staff by reviewing their performance periodically. Conducted professional training, guidance and counselling to motivate the crew.



IN

• India
• Human Resources Services

• Head of Base Logistics Organisation

  • Jul 2011 - Jan 2012

  Led a 40 member team towards providing logistics support to Ships and Units in Station. Responsible for exercising delegated financial powers for procurement of goods and services. Monitored and reviewed procurement cases for time bound execution by dependent units. Controlled Budget and post contract management of contracts to achieve optimum value for money for the Government exchequer and fulfillment of organisational objectives. Formulation and implementation of… Show more Led a 40 member team towards providing logistics support to Ships and Units in Station. Responsible for exercising delegated financial powers for procurement of goods and services. Monitored and reviewed procurement cases for time bound execution by dependent units. Controlled Budget and post contract management of contracts to achieve optimum value for money for the Government exchequer and fulfillment of organisational objectives. Formulation and implementation of directives in the field of procurement and financial management. Ensured scrutiny of contracts, including outsourcing of services, prior sanction including conduct of price negotiations Organised conduct of training and professional guidance to dependent units towards efficient procurement practices and execution of contracts. Built team cohesion and professional competency within own unit Officers and staff by cross training across specialisation. Administered Integrated Clothing Management System for the Indian Navy. Administered Treasury management and disbursement of pay and allowances Rs 40 Million per month to Naval personnel

• HOD Logistics, Afloat Unit

  • Aug 2009 - Jul 2011

  Led a 40 member team of the Logistics departement towards Commissioning of India's first indigenously built stealth warship. Reviewed and supervised formulation of procurement plans; scrutinised Statements of Case (SoC) and RFPs for procurement; prioritised cases and ensured due diligence. Coordinated with multiple agencies for Competent Financial Authority (CFA) sanction for procurement. Monitored and reviewed procurement cases for time bound execution. Controlled… Show more Led a 40 member team of the Logistics departement towards Commissioning of India's first indigenously built stealth warship. Reviewed and supervised formulation of procurement plans; scrutinised Statements of Case (SoC) and RFPs for procurement; prioritised cases and ensured due diligence. Coordinated with multiple agencies for Competent Financial Authority (CFA) sanction for procurement. Monitored and reviewed procurement cases for time bound execution. Controlled Budget to achieve optimum value for money for the Government exchequer and fulfillment of organisational objectives Managed financial and material resources of the ship for territorial and cross continental deployment. Created processes and facilities for support to the families of the ship's crew during long deployment away from base port. Accomplished 100% Logistics documentation for 'First of the class Ship'. Identified skill set gaps for own team through personal interaction, process review and on-site inspections. Augmented professional competency of Section Officers and staff by conducting drills & training sessions and providing professional guidance & periodic counselling. Reviewed standard operating procedures to de-risk processes. Implemented dual operator plan for installed equipment for better maintenance and exploitation. Analysed functioning of installed equipment to identify design deficiency and re-modelled the same to liquidate the drawback. Convinced the OEM to undertake the modifications, free of cost, on five other ships affected by same defect. Reported design deficiency of ship construction as user's feedback

• HOD Logistics, Training Establishment

  • Jun 2008 - Aug 2009

  Led a 200 member team towards logistics management of Premier Training Establishment located in remote location. Reviewed and supervised formulation of procurement plans; scrutinised Statements of Case (SoC) and RFPs for procurement; prioritised cases and ensured due diligence. Coordinated with multiple agencies for Competent Financial Authority (CFA) sanction for procurement, execution of contracts and their operation to extract maximum potential. Monitored and reviewed… Show more Led a 200 member team towards logistics management of Premier Training Establishment located in remote location. Reviewed and supervised formulation of procurement plans; scrutinised Statements of Case (SoC) and RFPs for procurement; prioritised cases and ensured due diligence. Coordinated with multiple agencies for Competent Financial Authority (CFA) sanction for procurement, execution of contracts and their operation to extract maximum potential. Monitored and reviewed procurement cases for time bound execution by dependent sections. Controlled Budget and post contract management of contracts to achieve optimum value for money for the Government exchequer and fulfillment of organisational objectives Vetted technical and financial bids received for all cases, including outsourcing of services, in compliance to the procurement regulations. Ensured scrutiny of contracts, including outsourcing of services, prior sanction including conduct of price negotiations. Administered efficient resource management for dynamic training load up to 4000 trainees/ annum including services of personal finance, catering, knitting up of personnel. Coordinated with State/ Distt administration and local bodies in building awareness and setting up of coastal security apparatus in state of Orissa, post 26/11 Mumbai terrorist attacks. Coordinated with State/ District administration and local bodies towards Conduct of Flood relief operations and relief work in Orissa, post cyclone in 2008. Coordinated conduct of welfare activities in rural and semi urban areas adjoining Naval station.

• Deputy Logistics Officer (Pay/ Funds/ DeMob)) and Secretary, Integrated Mess Sports Complex

  • Nov 2005 - Jun 2008

  Led a team of 110 member crew towards facility management of Integrated Mess Sports Complex (IMSC) and providing world class sports, entertainment & hospitality services to highly price sensitive and quality conscious Naval community. Formulated procurement plans; scrutinised Statements of Case (SoC) and RFPs for procurement; prioritised cases and ensured due diligence. Coordinated with multiple agencies and management board for Competent Financial Authority (CFA) sanction… Show more Led a team of 110 member crew towards facility management of Integrated Mess Sports Complex (IMSC) and providing world class sports, entertainment & hospitality services to highly price sensitive and quality conscious Naval community. Formulated procurement plans; scrutinised Statements of Case (SoC) and RFPs for procurement; prioritised cases and ensured due diligence. Coordinated with multiple agencies and management board for Competent Financial Authority (CFA) sanction for procurement. Monitored and reviewed procurement cases for time bound execution. Controlled Budget to achieve optimum value for money for the Member's contribution and delivery of projected objectives. Planned and ensured time bound execution of capital projects of residential facilities, swimming pool, food court, Plaza and Foyer at IMSC in cost effective manner for the Military world Games 2007. Created entertainment as core service of IMSC. Conducted theme based events, staging of plays, musical evenings and food festivals. Excelled customer delight by conduct of film festivals introducing members to classic productions of 1950-1970 and hosting of lifestyle workshops, thereby provided a wholesome exposure to the Naval Community. Administered cases related to Pay and Allowances, Provident fund and Retirement benefits of Naval Officers and sailors.

• HOD Logistics

  • May 2004 - Nov 2005

  Led a 40 member team of the Logistics departement towards administering financial and material resources of the ship. Reviewed and supervised formulation of procurement plans; scrutinised Statements of Case (SoC) and RFPs for procurement; prioritised cases and ensured due diligence. Coordinated with multiple agencies for Competent Financial Authority (CFA) sanction for procurement. Monitored and reviewed procurement cases for time bound execution. Controlled Budget to… Show more Led a 40 member team of the Logistics departement towards administering financial and material resources of the ship. Reviewed and supervised formulation of procurement plans; scrutinised Statements of Case (SoC) and RFPs for procurement; prioritised cases and ensured due diligence. Coordinated with multiple agencies for Competent Financial Authority (CFA) sanction for procurement. Monitored and reviewed procurement cases for time bound execution. Controlled Budget to achieve optimum value for money for the Government exchequer and fulfillment of organisational objectives Managed financial and material resources of the ship including international supply chains for territorial and cross continental deployment. Created processes and facilities for support to the families of the ship's crew during long deployment away from base port. Identified skill set gaps for own team through personal interaction, process review and on-site inspections. Augmented professional competency of Section Officers and staff by conducting drills & training sessions and providing professional guidance & periodic counselling.

• Staff Officer to the Assistant Chief of Personnel

  • Jun 2002 - May 2004

  Assisted the Flag Officer towards developing HRD policies for Civilian Manpower of the Indian Navy and monitoring the implementation

• Deputy Manger, Naval Academy Project

  • Mar 2001 - Jun 2002

  Formulated Financial and Material resource foundation for the World class Officers Training facility Project of the Indian Navy Coordinated with UPSC, MoD, UGC and AICTE for processing sanction of manpower of the Naval Academy

• Assistant Logistics Officer

  • Jun 1999 - Mar 2001

  Led a 20 member team towards resource management of Premier Training Establishment located in remote location. Administered resource management for dynamic training load upto 2000 trainees/ annum. Planned and supervised execution of modernisation of warehousing and catering Infrastructure. Conducted time-bound dispersal of trainees and shifting of training infrastructure at multiple locations of country to cope up with the draught situation at Jamnagar. Coordinated… Show more Led a 20 member team towards resource management of Premier Training Establishment located in remote location. Administered resource management for dynamic training load upto 2000 trainees/ annum. Planned and supervised execution of modernisation of warehousing and catering Infrastructure. Conducted time-bound dispersal of trainees and shifting of training infrastructure at multiple locations of country to cope up with the draught situation at Jamnagar. Coordinated conduct of relief work and established excellent rapport and coordination with State/ District administration and local bodies, towards adoption and redevelopment of Village Moda at Jamnagar post Jan 2001 Gujarat Earthquake. Conducted welfare activities in adjoining rural and semi urban areas.

• Assistant Controller Material Planning

  • Jul 1996 - Jun 1998

  Administered management of indigenous/ imported Inventory of 35000 spares/sub assembly/ assembly of Navigation/ communication equipments, General Industrial Application electrical items etc to meet requirement of Naval Units. Implemented material planning module of Indian Navy's indigenous ERP system Integrated Logistics Management System (ILMS)

• HOD Logistics Afloat Unit

  • Jan 1994 - Jul 1996

  Led a 20 member team of the Logistics departement towards administering financial and material resources of the ship. Reviewed and supervised formulation of procurement plans; scrutinised Statements of Case (SoC) and RFPs for procurement; prioritised cases and ensured due diligence. Coordinated with multiple agencies for Competent Financial Authority (CFA) sanction for procurement. Monitored and reviewed procurement cases for time bound… Show more Led a 20 member team of the Logistics departement towards administering financial and material resources of the ship. Reviewed and supervised formulation of procurement plans; scrutinised Statements of Case (SoC) and RFPs for procurement; prioritised cases and ensured due diligence. Coordinated with multiple agencies for Competent Financial Authority (CFA) sanction for procurement. Monitored and reviewed procurement cases for time bound execution. Controlled Budget to achieve optimum value for money for the Government exchequer and fulfillment of organisational objectives. Managed financial and material resources of the ship for territorial deployment. Created processes and facilities for support to the families of the ship's crew during long deployment away from base port. Built team spirit in the crew and identified skill set gaps for own team through personal interaction, process review and on-site inspections. Augmented professional competency of Section Officers and staff by conducting drills & training sessions and providing professional guidance & periodic counselling.