Experienced professional in engineering, design and system integration. Worked extensively in contract management and engineering maintenance support in the navy. Developed a keen sense in engaging customers and clients to appreciate and crystallise their needs and connect with solutions while dipping hands and legs into consumer product business and BD work for the maritime and marine & offshore sector. Experienced in technology development, tech transfer, IP management, curating learning & development solutions. Accumulated years of negotiation and collaborative problem solving skills to bring together and synergise cross-functions and inter-departmental/organisational collaborations. Multiple stakeholder management experience to foster closer ties, deeper trust and more agile response towards market changes and volatility.Good understanding in public-private collaborations, public procurement procedures, public funding support and grant management.