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Bengaluru, Ka, In

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Develop and manage corporate security strategy and program for India region; monitor risk environment for India subcontinent; manage risk & threat intelligence processes; conduct of risk assessments and audit for onsite and offsite locations; manage travel security program and supported travelers in high risk locations; managed security for large scale events; management of crisis & incident response for risk events in India; management of security program governance; review and approval of… Show more Develop and manage corporate security strategy and program for India region; monitor risk environment for India subcontinent; manage risk & threat intelligence processes; conduct of risk assessments and audit for onsite and offsite locations; manage travel security program and supported travelers in high risk locations; managed security for large scale events; management of crisis & incident response for risk events in India; management of security program governance; review and approval of security policies, processes and operating procedures; member of India Risk & Resilience Committee; advises regional leadership on risk events and potential impact; assess divisional business continuity plans through scenario building and table top exercises; collaborate and partner with Risk, Compliance, Legal and Tech risk on responding to investigations and incidents; collaborate and partner with internal and external stakeholders for achievement of organizational objectives Show less

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Management of physical and technical security program; manage Security Operations Centre to monitor access, alarms and site surveillance and situation monitoring and incident management; review and update policies, procedures and SOPs ; manage training and capacity building for security emergency response; conduct risk assessments, penetration testing, security incident testing, security audit for critical sites, Offshore Development Centres, and Hotels to support Business Assurance program;… Show more Management of physical and technical security program; manage Security Operations Centre to monitor access, alarms and site surveillance and situation monitoring and incident management; review and update policies, procedures and SOPs ; manage training and capacity building for security emergency response; conduct risk assessments, penetration testing, security incident testing, security audit for critical sites, Offshore Development Centres, and Hotels to support Business Assurance program; support business, travel team and Executive Protection teams in security of High Risks Personals and event security; investigate and report security incidents; support Resilience during incident and crisis management by situation monitoring and updates; prepare situation reports and provide security advisories to ensure employee security and minimize business impact; support Barclays and vendors for delivery of security systems design, planning and implementation for upcoming site; budget forecasting and management for security function; vendor management for delivery of goods and services as per defined technical specification and SLAs; management of internal and external stakeholders to deliver positive security experience; liaison and networking with local Law Enforcement Agencies and administration, peer companies and security forums. Show less

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Security program management for 4 critical sites with a team of 400 personals and budget of INR 170 Million; delivered security solution for multiple capital project including iconic Barclays Pune Campus (1.1 m sq ft space for 11000 employees) with a security budget of INR 450 Million; implemented security solutions like EACS & CCTV planning, Blast Mitigation Measures, Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM), manpower strategy and lockdown strategy; established Joint Operations Centre and functional… Show more Security program management for 4 critical sites with a team of 400 personals and budget of INR 170 Million; delivered security solution for multiple capital project including iconic Barclays Pune Campus (1.1 m sq ft space for 11000 employees) with a security budget of INR 450 Million; implemented security solutions like EACS & CCTV planning, Blast Mitigation Measures, Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM), manpower strategy and lockdown strategy; established Joint Operations Centre and functional processes; conducted pilots for facial recognition technology, video analytics and artificial intelligence to strengthen controls and enhance user experience ; supported resilience function by mapping of hot spots, situation monitoring and updates during Jat agitation in 2017, Floods in Mumbai in 2018, heavy rains and flooding and Maratha Kranti Morcha agitation in Pune in 2019; proactively coordinated with internal and external stakeholders during Covid 19 pandemic to minimize business impact and support business continuity; executed community outreach programs to enhance social equity for Barclays Show less

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Monitor regional and local security environment; prepare intelligence / security reports, assessments and advisories for corporate HQs; prepare and update policies, procedures and SOPs for security management; training and capacity building for incident response and management; liaison with armed forces, intelligence agencies and law enforcement agencies; identify, manage and maintain relationship with regional and local government, local leaders and community; plan and implement community… Show more Monitor regional and local security environment; prepare intelligence / security reports, assessments and advisories for corporate HQs; prepare and update policies, procedures and SOPs for security management; training and capacity building for incident response and management; liaison with armed forces, intelligence agencies and law enforcement agencies; identify, manage and maintain relationship with regional and local government, local leaders and community; plan and implement community outreach and communication strategies; identify local needs and manage expectations for collaborations on community help and development; monitor and manages employee grievance mechanism and community issues. Show less

Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Leading about 300 expatriate and local workforce in challenging environment; management of exploration mining, geological surveys, water well drilling and road construction; management of health safety and security; management of industrial relationship and community relations; liaison with regional government, armed forces, intelligence agencies, law enforcement agencies, local leaders and community; contractors management, audits and quality assurance; budgeting and cost management;… Show more Leading about 300 expatriate and local workforce in challenging environment; management of exploration mining, geological surveys, water well drilling and road construction; management of health safety and security; management of industrial relationship and community relations; liaison with regional government, armed forces, intelligence agencies, law enforcement agencies, local leaders and community; contractors management, audits and quality assurance; budgeting and cost management; logistics and administration. Show less

New Delhi

Coordinated and liaised with banks and financial institutions in initiating and planning of egovernance projects (card based G2P payments) and improving the existing technical model for delivery of smooth financial services in rural areas..

New Delhi

Initiation, planning and implementation of e-governance projects; P & L responsibility; customer acquisition; development and management of channel network; government funds receipt, disbursements and reconciliation; Liaison with banks and state government; delivery of banking services and selling of financial products.

1. Lead large teams of highly trained special forces personnel in combat and intelligence operations. 2. Planned and executed high risk combat and intelligence operations in complex socio political environment to achieve operational objectives and to support strategic planning and decision making by higher Headquarters.

1. Provided end to end training solutions including skill gap and training need analysis, research, design and development of training content and curriculum, preparation of annual training schedule and budget, feedback analysis and implementation to consistently improve training quality and effectiveness for special forces personnel.2. Imparted training in special operations, combat diving techniques, security drills and procedures and handling of weapons, explosives, and communication and… Show more 1. Provided end to end training solutions including skill gap and training need analysis, research, design and development of training content and curriculum, preparation of annual training schedule and budget, feedback analysis and implementation to consistently improve training quality and effectiveness for special forces personnel.2. Imparted training in special operations, combat diving techniques, security drills and procedures and handling of weapons, explosives, and communication and surveillance systems. Show less

Managed logistics operations for multiple assault teams deployed in different locations in hostile environment and inhospitable terrain of North Eastern Region in India

1. Involved in drafting / preparations of all operational / logistic plans, training schedules, analysis/ reports on intelligence and operational issues.2. Undertook detailed training, operations, logistics and human resources activities for a special forces team.3. Lead personnel and operated in challenging and hostile environment and inhospitable terrain for achievement of mission critical tasks.

Executive Course In Business Management, Management

Diploma In Defence Management, Miltary Science,, Instructor

Achieved an "Instructor grading"

Counter Insurgency Operations, Instructor

Achieved an "Instructor grading"

Special Forces Operations, Instructor

Achieved award of "Best Student", " Best in Physical Performance" and an "Instructor grading"

Commission In Indian Army, Military Science

Awarded "Artillery Regt Gold Medal" for Training

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, Maths, Physics And Chemistry