Assistant Vice President Engineering Resources

• Aug 2023 - Present

Assistant Vice President Engineering Resources responsible and accountable for Logistics Operations, Human Resources, Myriad Broadcasting Equipments, Equipment Life Cycle Management,Technical Infrastructure, Technical Knowledge Respository, Planning and Deployment of Crew and Equipment, Setting Long Term Goals, Warehouse Management, Facility Layout and Planning.

Senior Manager Engineering, Planning and Operations

• Mar 2023 - Aug 2023

Planning and Coordination of Engineering Operations for television broadcasting of sporting events with judicious utilisation of engineering resources viz people, processes, technology and equipment. Preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance of broadcasting equipment. Managing the 24000 SKUs of Engineering equipment and engineering inventory. Introducing Warehouse Management System and making strategy for efficient utilisation of facility for Equipment upkeep. Effective Engineering Inventory Management through different strategies. Planning and coordinating the upskilling of Engineers through OEM. Bringing change to existing processes for efficiency and productivity Show less

Major| Operational Excellence| Data Analytics & Strategy| Business Solutions| Driving Innovations

• Oct 2019 - Apr 2023

• Effectively implemented quantitative tools driving operational performance metrics bridging performance gaps improving 36% operational efficiency.• Designed & implemented sustainable business strategies augmenting Operational excellence by 48%.• Implemented equipment sustainment support management system for strategic operational planning & informed decision making.• Implemented Lean Six Sigma & improved 30+processes capability.• Translated business needs into radical solutions both technical & operational• Spearheaded Business Continuity Planning bringing resilience & multiplying combat force regeneration capability by 77%.• Conceptualized ideas incorporating AI in equipment for predictive maintenance, fabricated the system as prototype. Show less

Army Officer

• Sep 2012 - Mar 2023

Major| Stakeholder Management| Program & Project| Procurement| Change Agent| Risk Management

• Oct 2017 - Oct 2019

• Conducted retrospective meetings with internal & external customers bringing continuous improvement & adaptation.• Formulated Long Term Project based Prospective Plans & conducted business reviews, clearing roadblocks to meet organization objectives.• Planned key deliverables of two major projects worth INR 4.5 Cr & 0.8 Cr using WBS, focusing on incremental delivery.• Carried out sourcing, purchasing & payment to execute project works.• Challenged by inertia & resistance, effectively implemented ERP software at business unit increasing 20% throughput• Participated in strategic level scenario building exercises, briefed C-suite executives & updated the risk portfolio with mitigating measures Show less

Captain| Process & Resource Optimization| Suppliers & Inventory Management| Quality Management

• Oct 2013 - Sep 2017

• Formulated procedures & optimized processes boosting operational efficiency by 23% reducing audit objections by 8%.• Created agile processes accelerating productivity with judicious resource utilization furthering cost optimization by 53%.• Established long term quality value chain partnerships with key suppliers for Just-In-Time procurement reducing inventory holding cost by 63%.• Achieved 35% reduction in OpEx through 15% reduction in MRO inventory using analytical tools.• Effective quality inspections of material, product, craftsmanship mitigating fault recurrence by 32%. Show less

Lieutenant| Operations Supervisor| Reliability Engineer| Product Support

• Sep 2012 - Sep 2013

Learnt the processes, policies and procedures of business operationsAdopted and adapted with the established routine & standards of Indian Armed ForcesContributed to product support by leading the engineering support mission teams for providing equipment sustainment supportAnchored in Investiture Ceremony for awarding Gallantry Awards to brave soldiersAttended Officer Equipment Training Course

Cadet

• Oct 2011 - Sep 2012

Underwent rigorous training as a cadet wherein I inculcated in myself the spirit of Never Give Up and Espirit de Corps. Apart from getting aquainted with Basic Military Training and achieving the physical standards, I learnt Service Ethics and Code of Conduct, Discipline and bearing. I studied various subjects with pragmatic approach like Leadership, Communication Skills, Tactical and strategic studies, Field Craft, Mountaineering, Service Writing, Science and Military Technology, Administration and Law. Show less