*Responsible for management of procurement, selection and installation of systems and equipment for Navy bases in Vizag.*Coordination with multiple, multi-faceted, diverse, cross-functional stakeholders including that from the Indian industry and the government.*Ensured formulation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) for multiple equipment and systems for a green fields project worth hundreds of crores of rupees.*Responsible for equipment selection, procurement… Show more *Responsible for management of procurement, selection and installation of systems and equipment for Navy bases in Vizag.*Coordination with multiple, multi-faceted, diverse, cross-functional stakeholders including that from the Indian industry and the government.*Ensured formulation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) for multiple equipment and systems for a green fields project worth hundreds of crores of rupees.*Responsible for equipment selection, procurement, installation and commissioning of multiple systems and equipment for various facilities in the said Project.*Conceptualised sequencing and phasing of procurement and installation dovetailing with overall progress of the green fields project. Show less

*Headed the HR division of the industrial organisation viz. Naval Dockyard, Vizag, having more than 5500 employees of various trades, grades, age profile.*Managed manpower planning, recruitment, selection, training and positioning of personnel of various trades as per requirement in various multifaceted work centres of the dockyard.*Managed Pay n allowances of the workforce with active coordination liaison with audit authorities.* Ensured harmonious industrial relations… Show more *Headed the HR division of the industrial organisation viz. Naval Dockyard, Vizag, having more than 5500 employees of various trades, grades, age profile.*Managed manpower planning, recruitment, selection, training and positioning of personnel of various trades as per requirement in various multifaceted work centres of the dockyard.*Managed Pay n allowances of the workforce with active coordination liaison with audit authorities.* Ensured harmonious industrial relations in the organisation with active interaction with the unions and other bodies representating the industrial and non-industrial workforce.* Managed all aspects of multiple schools and residential colony of the workforce as the vice chairman.* Dealt with court cases arising out of disputes between individuals and organisation. Show less

* As a Indian Navy professional, teneted numerous appointments afloat as well as ashore in various capacities and roles related to operations, repair/ maintenance of systems, policy level role for communication systems for the Indian Navy and trainer for officers and sailors in complex engineering and power generation control systems.* Afloat appointments included tenures in various capacities in various frontline warships of the Indian Navy including that of the head of the electrical… Show more * As a Indian Navy professional, teneted numerous appointments afloat as well as ashore in various capacities and roles related to operations, repair/ maintenance of systems, policy level role for communication systems for the Indian Navy and trainer for officers and sailors in complex engineering and power generation control systems.* Afloat appointments included tenures in various capacities in various frontline warships of the Indian Navy including that of the head of the electrical department.* Participated in numerous deployments overseas and in the Indian Ocean region. Ensured availability of weapons systems, sensors, engineering systems, navigation and direction equipment and power generation system at all times.* Ashore appointments included tenures at Mumbai dockyard (2 tenures), at Naval Headquarters and in training establishment.*Mumbai dockyard tenures enabled me to accrue enormous experience in planning, management and execution of maintenance of assets in the then more than 250 yes old dockyard, repair/ maintenance of complex weapons systems and complete installation of weapons sensors suites on ships/ submarines.* Conceptualised, developed and implemented training philosophy and methods to train officers and sailors in shipboard equipment and systems.* At apex level, undertook the following: - Formulation and promulgation of policy directives for maintenance of all types of communication systems in the Indian Navy. - Evaluation and successful induction of new technology in Indian Navy for internal communication system onboard ships. - Participated in evaluation and procurement of a new generation system for voice, data and video communication. - Participated in tendering, evaluation and finalisation of satellite communications system for the Indian Navy.- Coordinated with a large number of stakeholders in the navy, industry and DRDO for formulation of the Science and Technology Roadmap for the Indian Navy. Show less

*As head of the division, was responsible for policies, operational availability of all weapons n sensors suites and electrical systems in ships, submarines n bases on the Western Seaboard. This ensured that all units were deployment throughout the theatre of operations of the Western Seaboard.* Ensured robust and sustainable supply chain mechanism for all systems throughout the theatre of operations.* Conceived, developed and promulgated life cycle support and maintenance… Show more *As head of the division, was responsible for policies, operational availability of all weapons n sensors suites and electrical systems in ships, submarines n bases on the Western Seaboard. This ensured that all units were deployment throughout the theatre of operations of the Western Seaboard.* Ensured robust and sustainable supply chain mechanism for all systems throughout the theatre of operations.* Conceived, developed and promulgated life cycle support and maintenance management philosophy for state-of-the-art technologically advanced weapon system aiming to minimise the dependency on foreign manufacturer.* Applied principles of change management to ensure better process for day to day operations in the division.* Process improvement in building and delivery of ships as proposed by me was accepted and has since been put in place. Show less

* Coordinated with multiple, multi-faceted, diverse and cross-functional stakeholders including foreign manufacturers, Navy and industry personnel for continued availability of mission critical weapon system in IN ships.* Coordination of advance planning of timely procurement n installation of all types of equipment and systems on ships in Western Seaboard to meet the overall project timeline.* Devised and promulgated mechanism to ensure maintenance of optimum stocks in the… Show more * Coordinated with multiple, multi-faceted, diverse and cross-functional stakeholders including foreign manufacturers, Navy and industry personnel for continued availability of mission critical weapon system in IN ships.* Coordination of advance planning of timely procurement n installation of all types of equipment and systems on ships in Western Seaboard to meet the overall project timeline.* Devised and promulgated mechanism to ensure maintenance of optimum stocks in the inventory for weapon systems of the Navy thereby reducing inventory carrying cost, minimising non- moving inventory and other associated benefits. Show less

*Led a team of seven managers and 850 personnel.* Ensured all time availability of all types of services viz. pressurised air, gas, generators, load banks, electric supply, water, civil maintenance, jetty services, fire fighting systems, yard machinery to industrial centres of the dockyard and ships of Navy.* Ensured timely and effective maintenance of all assets of the dockyard including marine assets viz dry docks worth thousands of crores of rupees by means of Planned… Show more *Led a team of seven managers and 850 personnel.* Ensured all time availability of all types of services viz. pressurised air, gas, generators, load banks, electric supply, water, civil maintenance, jetty services, fire fighting systems, yard machinery to industrial centres of the dockyard and ships of Navy.* Ensured timely and effective maintenance of all assets of the dockyard including marine assets viz dry docks worth thousands of crores of rupees by means of Planned Preventive Maintenance. * As VP of officers' residential areas, ensured best quality of life to officers and families through innovative approach. Show less