•Relevant Coursework: Operations Management, Strategy, Financial Accounting, Marketing.•Key Projects: 1. Rio Tinto Immersive Business Experience: Conducted a market scan to identify AI opportunities in procurement, presented strategic recommendations to enhance efficiency and risk management. 2. Manzana Insurance Case Study: Developed a comprehensive report and dashboard to analyse and improve the company's operational processes.•Extracurricular Activities: MBS Consulting Club: Participated in various case competitions. MBS Soccer Club

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Collaborated with the Rio Tinto Procurement (RTP) team to explore and utilise AI-driven technologies aimed at optimising procurement operations.•Conducted a comprehensive market scan to identify AI opportunities across procurement activities such as demand management, sourcing, buying, and supplier management.•Researched and presented best practices and use cases of AI in procurement, highlighting potential improvements in efficiency and risk management.•Developed strategic recommendations to enable AI integration, including necessary organisational and technological capabilities.•Projected a potential 50-80% automation of source-to-pay tasks, enhancing productivity and reducing human error.•Provided actionable insights through the creation of a detailed report, aiding Rio Tinto in their digital transformation journey.•Facilitated weekly discussions with stakeholders to ensure alignment and address challenges promptly.

-Training-in-charge of 32K naval civilians at the Naval Headquarters under the Ministry of Defence-Oversaw an annual training budget of AUD 0.92M for training-related activities of naval civilians-Revamped training from a slow and expensive offline model to a digitised and economical online model-Catalogued free technical courses of govt portal NPTEL in own training curriculum, saving AUD 184K budget-Created a "Civilian capsule" for 200 naval officers for better appreciation of civilian cadre-Initiated inclusion of free relevant courses of govt portal SWAYAM in training, saving AUD 92K budget-Introduced "Naval orientation capsule" as part of induction to apprise civilians about the Navy's setup

-Officer-in-Charge of 16 sailors and two patrol boats to carry out anti-piracy and evacuation operations-Ensured harbour defence against threats by maintaining boat patrols & strong intelligence network-During anti-piracy ops, apprehended 18 Burmese poachers and seized illegal items worth AUD 141K-Nominated for highest commendation for rescuing a pregnant lady from remote island in turbulent sea-Carried out the interrogation of 18 apprehended interrnational poachers by timely coordination withstakeholders-Saved AUD 92K to exchequer by devising new economical methods for maintenance of patrol boats-Led humanitarian aid mission to 4 islands on boat in rough weather; supplying 1200kg of ration

-Navigating Officer of the Indian Navy's Sail Training Ship (STS), representing the Navy in foreign nations-Ensured precise and safe navigation of the ship in international waters across Asia and Africa-One of the youngest officers to navigate the ship through one of the busiest sea routes (MalaccaStrait)-Presented Navy’s work to diplomats of Seychelles and Indonesia, cultivating strong bilateral ties-Executed well-coordinated bilateral naval exercises with Indonesian/ Thai/ Mauritian Navy-Initiated an open programme for the public to visit our ship in Thailand to earn goodwill for the Navy

Underwent professional training activities in various roles as an "Officer Trainee" including technical courses, On-the-job training onboard an aircraft carrier, and the Indian Naval Academy.