About Me
Operations & Technology Leader | 20+ Years Driving Transformation
Experienced in large-scale operations, supply chain transformation, and tech integration (AI, data, ERP), I build cohesive, mission-driven teams that deliver measurable impact in high-pressure environments.
Core Expertise
Operations Management
Scaling and optimizing global processes
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Supply Chain Transformation
Driving efficiency and resilience
Technology Integration
AI, data, ERP, and digital transformation
Sustainability & Stakeholder Value
Ensuring long-term impact
Leadership Philosophy
“Leaders eat last. Leaders lead by self example.”
My leadership is rooted in service, values, and a mission-first mindset, consistently shaping cohesive teams that thrive under pressure and deliver lasting results.
Career Highlights
Education and Credentials
MBA – Business Analytics & International Business Management
Deep expertise in tech-enabled operations & strategic leadership
Looking ahead, I am committed to advancing industrial strategy and digital transformation while aligning every initiative with long-term sustainability and stakeholder value. I remain open to exploring where our shared goals can converge for lasting impact.
Experience
Work History
General Manager – Operations
Base MRO Facility Armoured Vehicles, MoD (₹650 Cr turnover, 1,250 staff) | Pune | Aug 2024 – Present
•Led AI driven predictive maintenance pilot for armoured vehicle engines (₹1.4 Cr), enhancing mission reliability and targeting 21% failure-rate reduction. •Implemented AR based Quality Assurance automation (₹30 L) across 12 production stages and 839 standards, achieving 40% faster inspections and creating a digital QA data bank. •Digitised supply chain and inventory operations, delivering ₹34 Cr savings on ₹385 Cr procurement and 34% reduction in process delays through data-led automation. •Achieved 78% YoY production surge, highest in unit history by redesigning workflows and embedding analytics in production scheduling. •Directed R&D of Series Hybrid Electric Drive, pioneering sustainable mobility system integration.
Chief Executive Officer (Commanding Officer)
Military Equipment Repair Establishment (₹85 Cr turnover, 770 staff) | Ladakh | Aug 2022 – Aug 2024
•Improved asset availability from 42 to 73 % across 700 km of high altitude terrain through reliability analytics, predictive failure modelling and large scale resource redeployment. •Established digitalized overhaul facilities delivering 147 engines, 292 generator sets and 18 ambulances within 17 months. •Conceptualized and led induction and lifecycle support of 107 advanced systems from TASL, Kalyani and global OEMs, integrating diagnostic and monitoring technologies. •Received COAS Unit Appreciation (2024) - first such recognition in 50 years, for modernization and operational transformation.
Chief Operations Officer (Officer Commanding)
Military Equipment Repair Establishment (₹12 Cr turnover, 140 staff| J&K | Aug 2021 – Aug 2022
Delivered 40% budget savings on a ₹3.1 Cr modernisation project through data-led asset recapitalization and end-to-end digitization of workshop infrastructure.
Joint Director, Talent & Policy
Military Secretary Branch, Ministry of Defence | New Delhi | Apr 2018 – Aug 2021
•Singlehandedly directed promotion and selection boards for over 4,800 officers up to Brigadier rank managing end to end evaluation governance and digital record workflows. •Authored policy enabling promotion of women officers to senior leadership, advancing diversity and institutional reform. •Digitized 500,000+ classified personnel files, introducing secure electronic workflows that improved access and compliance.
Chief Operations Officer (Officer Commanding)
Military Repair Establishment (₹12 Cr turnover, 140 staff) Ranchi | Apr 2016 – Apr 2018
Boosted asset availability and optimised multimode transportation time over 1800 km, by 12%. Planned & executed procurements of > 4 Crores annually.
Led multi-site operations and supply-chain programs integrating automation, digitisation and vendor-process transformation to improve efficiency and cost performance across diverse geographies.
Operations Head Various Locations | 2004–2016
Education
Academic Background
MBA - Business Analytics, IMT Ghaziabad, 2022
Management
International Business Management, IIFT New Delhi, 2025-26
Project Management Professional - PMI, 2025
Lean Six Sigma, 2025
Senior Management & Leadership, AWC - 2022
MSc - Defence & Strategic Studies - Madras University, 2016
CBRN Risk Management - Czech Republic, 2012
Strategic Studies
B Tech, Mechanical Engineering - JNU, 2005
IBM AI Engineering Professional Certificate, 2025
Advanced Python, Data Science & Machine Learning, 2025
Power BI, 2024
Technology
COAS Unit Appreciation - 2025
Recognitions
COAS Commendation Card - 2021
Lentaigne Medal by President of India - 2016
GOC in C Commendation Card - 2010
My Contributions
Sustainability driven projects
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Leading a project of conversion of existing powerpack of an Armoured Vehicle with an electric powertrain
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Led study on efficacy and deployment of various types of Fuel Cells at 18000 feet altitude
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Leading a project for upgradation of inline FIP of Armoured Vehicle for increased fuel efficiency
Strategic & Operational Transformations
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Conceptualised and executed a blueprint on utilisation & sustainment of new generation latest technology military equipment at High Altitude Areas
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Transformed philosophy of repair and maintenance support in High Altitude by tkaing it to user doorstep, thereby increasing asset availability from 42 to 73%
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Established Engine and Generator overhaul facility - highest ever for any military equipment across the world
AI & Digital Tech Integration
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Conceptualised a project on predictive maintenance of engine of Armoured Vehicle
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Designed an AR based project on Quality control in an MRO facility
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Executed data analytics engineered ERP for an MRO facility
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Digitised 5 million vintage documents at South Block, Army HQ
Supply Chain Optimisation
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Caused savings of Rs 34.3 Crores on Rs 385 Crores procurement budget for the year.
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Automated and decentralised inventory management across 3,500 SKUs and 126,000 items, reducing delays by 34%.
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Achieved 78% YoY production increase, surpassing prior two years combined output.
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