25 years of military experience and 8 years in industry.Accomplished, result driven organizational leader. Business and Performance coach to ambitious business owners and C-Suite executives.Strong background in Organizational Development, Project Planning and Execution. Proven track record in Strategy Development & Execution.Extensive experience in leading multi-faceted teams, quality enhancement, process design & deployment, training and development, collaborating with diverse stake holders and multiple agencies.Key qualifiers include:Team Building.HR Planning, Recruitment, HR Engagement, Compensation.Capacity Enhancement.Partnership Engagement.Problem Solving.Innovations.

Director, ASIA Charitable Trust, Ahmedabad. Responsible for new projects and innovations across all educational endeavors.Responsible for setting up a private university, namely JG International University at Ahmedabad.Responsible for conceptualization, design, development and delivery.

Responsibilities included:-Managing all institutions of the Group that included 3 x Engineering Colleges, 2 x Polytechnics, 1 x Architecture College, 1 x Pharmacy College and 1 x School.Direct reports include all principals and directors of research, administration, finance, training & placement, and corporate relations.Directly responsible for strategic planning, quality enhancement, and new initiatives.Developed and executed initiatives for quality enhancement, process development and quality control across all the units.Developed standard operating procedures across all functions and departments.Responsible for oversight over every aspect of operations.Responsible for financial planning, budgetary allocations and control.Carried out infrastructure development worth Rs 60 crores in last two years.Directly responsible for faculty and academic leader recruitment and compensation, HR policies and development initiatives.Developed industry partnerships and tie-ups.Created an academic platform of a multi-disciplinary international conference and e-journal.

Commanded an Infantry Battalion in both peace station and in active counter-insurgency, counter-terrorism field operations.Responsible for planning, training and conduct of military operations in counter insurgency operations in J&K and conventional operations on Line of Control.Responsible for training, promotions, administration and welfare of all under command.Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of all equipment and stores including very hi-tech latestgeneration weapon systems, ammunition, vehicles etc..Controlled budgetary allocations of nearly 100 crores pa and responsible for assets worth 300 crores.Managed hostile civilian population, including separatist leaders and local politicians.Maintained close liaison with state administration in a district including divisional commissioner,collector and district magistrates.21 years of active combat service. Served in all types of terrains and environments. Extensive combat experience.Experienced in all aspects of organizational and operational planning and execution.Expert in disaster response, disaster management, large scale movement, deployment, logistic support and conduct of operations.Certified trainer for officers in premier training institution.Alumnus of Defence Services Staff College, College of Military Engineering, Army War College, Indian Military Academy & National Defence Academy..