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Hyderabad

 Responsible for the overall training, administrative and logistics operations at the premier basic military training establishment. Administering Air Force Academy, a self-contained mini township in an area of over 5500 Acres of land with a population of over 12000 people.Key Deliverables Oversaw successful training of over 500 trainees (annually), which involved conversion of civilian trainees to top-notch calibre Officers of all branches (Pilots, Technical and Ground Duty) in the IAF; through adoption of best practices for imparting training, consistent benchmarking and provisioning state-of-art training facilities. Leveraging Human Resource of over 2000 diverse Technical & Non-Technical uniformed personnel. Ensured over 18000 Hours of accident free annual flying by ab-initio trainee pilots.  Managing the administrative and logistics wherewithal; undertaking over 2000 cr projects for extension and resurfacing of two parallel runways, enhancement of operational, maintenance, training, sports and accommodation infrastructure of the Academy. Directing the conduct of Combined Graduation Parade, a grandiose bi-annual event reviewed by Defence Minister / Chief of Army / Air Force / Navy.  Management of four big schools within the Academy campus.

Chandigarh Area, India

Seasoned and successful leader spanning over 38 years of experience with vast experience in high-profile operational, executive and administrative roles.  Strategic Operations Planner & Executioner. Visionary and strategist; focused and driven towards consistently delivering upon mission-critical results. Effective in High-Profile Executive Roles. Commanded vital defence establishments; vast experience in managing complex & challenging operations, adept in making high-stakes decisions. Strong Orientation in Operations Management & Administration. Executed high-level operational initiatives, balancing between sustaining core processes while emphasizing process re-engineering, prioritized infrastructure development. Leveraging Human Capital. Immense experience in leading professionals and directing cross-functional teams using interactive and motivational leadership; proponent of accountability and vanguard of personnel empowerment and engagement. Strong Work Ethic with Irreproachable Integrity. Highly respected, prolific and accomplished Officer in operational and leadership roles; multi-faceted and zealous person; maintain dynamic liaison with all stake holders.

Lucknow Area, India

Responsible for co-ordinating Joint Operations between Central Air Command and Central Command Army.Key DeliverablesSuccessful coordination and conduct of air operations for disaster relief during Uttarakhand Floods in 2013, besides joint training between Indian Army and Indian Air Force.

Trivandrum

Senior Officer-in-Charge Administration, HQ Southern Air Command Responsibility of the entire administration activities of all the stations under Southern Air Command.Administrative Success  Effective budgetary planning and allocation for the whole Southern Air Command. Effectual implementation of infrastructure development initiatives for runways, high-tech buildings and aircraft hangars. Conducting Ceremonial Functions, notably the prestigious President’s Standards Presentation, reviewed by the Hon’ble President. Responsible for security policies and related infrastructure and equipment of all Air Force Stations in Southern Air Command. Management of all Air Force Schools in Southern Air Command and Kendriya Vidyalayas in Trivandrum.

New Delhi Area, India

Additional Director General, HQ National Cadets Corps Perspective planning of the entire NCC and carried out the revision of NCC Rules & Regulations; financial management and budgetary planning (presented to Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence); monitoring flying and other commensurate training activities of over 700 Army Units, 60 NCC Air & 57 Naval Squadrons.Administrative Success Cadre Management of over 1700 Officers and 12 Lakh Cadets in NCC. Hosting Prime Minister and Vice President besides Chief Ministers and three Service Chiefs at events organised in connection with Republic Day Celebrations at Teen Murti Bhawan for three consecutive years. Conduct of Annual Republic Day Camp of 30 days duration for three consecutive years where in the camp strength is around 3000 including over 2000 NCC Cadets.

Jorhat Area, India

Commanded the entire operational (strategic planning and execution) activities of one of the biggest Air Force Bases; wholly responsible for the administrative and financial management, initiated infrastructure development projects and effectively managed all aspects of the project life-cycle. Management Success  Achieved engineering and administrative accolades for spearheaded numerous large-scale, long term projects.  The Station was awarded the “Best Flying Station” in the year 2008-09 under my astute leadership.

Bengaluru Area, India

Chief Instructor: Fixed Wing Training Faculty, Yelahanka Responsible for imparting training for all transport pilots, through concerted syllabi modification, enhancement of instructional capabilities and rigorous employment of resources of over 40 transport aircraft (Avro, An-32 and Dorniers). Training Achievement  Achieved the significant mark of flying over 14,000 hours in a year (the highest by the Faculty), without compromising upon the Flight Safety stipulations. The Fixed Wing Training Faculty was awarded “Flight Safety and Maintenance Trophy” for two consecutive years. The highlight: being conferred with the “Best Flying Training Establishment”(2006-07) award

Bangalore

International Defence Exhibition & Air Show: Aero India, 2005 & 2007 Shouldered the mammoth responsibility of providing safe flying environment for the prestigious Biennial International Event held at Air Force Station, Yelahanka. Ensured meticulous and smooth conduct of a five day event for two consecutive occasions (2005 & 2007).Key Deliverables Meticulous and methodical coordination of flying and static display of over 100 aircrafts that included around 40 foreign aircrafts. Average footfall during the Air Show is over 1 Lakh visitors per day.

Agra Area, India

Chief Operations Officer, Air Force Station Agra Efficiently co-ordinated of all flying activities of five different types of aircraft at a premier Transport Base. Operational Success  Flawless planning of major exercises with foreign Air Forces, Indian Army and Indian Navy besides ensuring unhindered operational and training flying.

New Delhi Area, India

Joint Director Personnel Officers, Air HQ, Vayu Bhawan Efficiently executed the task of Cadre Management of Transport Pilots and Navigators of IAF, which involved career planning and charting professional growth; ensuring optimum manning of pilots and navigators of all Transport Squadrons and Units in IAF; planning and placement of all re-employed Officers in IAF.

Coimbatore Area, India

Directing Staff: Defence Service Staff College, Wellington Instructor in Defence and Management Studies for Officers from all the three services (Army, Navy and Air Force) at the pre-eminent Tri-Services Training Institute.

Agra Area, India

Commanding Officer of Two Premier Transport Squadrons (Jun 95 – Jun 97 & Jan 03 – Jul 04) Commanded two premier transport squadrons of the IAF and undertook processes to streamline the operational activities through effective engagement, follow-up actions and relationship management. Leadership Success  Achieved and exceeded the pre-designated targets for the Squadron.  Ensured progressive skills up-gradation of the Pilots and Navigators.

New Delhi Area, India

AEB Examiner Air Force Examiner on An-32, Avro and HJT-16 (Kiran ac - Jet Trainer) for the entire IAF pilots, for awarding Flying Category and Instrument Rating. The appointment entailed examining pilots in professional knowledge and flying skills.

M. Sc. (Defence & Management Studies), Defence & Management Studies, Instructor Grading

M. Sc. (Defence & Management Studies), Madras University, Chennai

Bachelor Of Science, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Instructor Grading

B. Sc. (Maths, Physics, Chemistry), JNU, New Delhi