From the vibrant shores of the Indian Navy to international advisory roles, my journey has been defined by a dedication to excellence, innovation, and impactful leadership. Inspired by a friend's decision to become a fighter pilot, I joined the Indian Navy. With 20+ years of diverse experience in project, product, and program management leadership, I have excelled in guiding and mentoring large teams through every stage of development, cultivating a culture of excellence, from requirement gathering to regulatory compliance to achieve strategic objectives and milestones. Passionate about driving process and supply chain efficiency, I've consistently delivered innovative solutions on time and within budget across multiple projects, prioritising features and orchestrating agile development cycles. Throughout my career, I've fostered a deep understanding of user needs and market dynamics, translating insights into impactful solutions that drive tangible results. As the Senior Director of Program Management, led large-scale operations and supply chain initiatives with significant budgets. This role involved negotiating and finalising over 100 contracts in last two years, achieving a remarkable 25% cost reduction for strategic projects, including Indigenous Aircraft Carrier. In my role as Chief Engineer and Operations Leader (CTO), directed technical teams to optimise the utilisation of ship-borne equipment through the implementation of data-driven processes and streamlined workflows. The team's recognition with the 'Best Engine Room Department' award for outstanding transformation and operational excellence and the nomination for IN's Innovation Trophy post-modernisation were humbling acknowledgements of their efforts. Notably, as a consultant and strategic advisor to two foreign governments, have played a pivotal role in optimising operational efficiency and formulating policies to bolster maritime security frameworks, including the transfer of warships. I would love to collaborate with industry experts and practitioners on emerging trends, market dynamics, opportunities, and best practices for operations and supply chain strategy and innovation to deliver value to stakeholders.
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Head Of Procurement And OperationsIndian Navy Oct 2022 - Oct 2024Kochi, Kerala, IndiaRole- Chief Procurement and Operations Officer: Director, Technical & Maintenance Support, Naval Ship Repair Yard• Led a 35- member team in upkeep of strategic ships worth INR 25,000 Cr, with effective stakeholder management across senior naval leadership, civilian work force and trade partners, driving operational excellence. • Spearheaded completion of a 700 Cr maintenance project six weeks before schedule while achieving reduction of 200 Cr+ in outsourcing expenditure through planning, & proactive problem-solving optimization of cost drivers• Negotiated cost reduction of 25% across 200+ Outsourcing Service Level Agreements, leveraging market benchmarks and trend analyses, for Operational support of India's largest aircraft carrier.• Achieved a 15% reduction in procurement cycle and optimizing value delivery (cost, quality, services and supplier performance) by driving continuous improvements in budgetary control of INR 1500 Cr yearly expenditure. • Mitigated supply chain risks from geopolitical instability in Europe and the Red Sea by diversifying suppliers and reducing reliance on single-source components, ensuring operational continuity and resilience.• Improved end to end service processes with regular performance analysis on key metrics and reporting that consolidated transparency imbuing corrective action plans at apex (Board) level. -
Head Of Operations (Engineering Machinery): CtoIndian Navy Dec 2017 - Oct 2022Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, IndiaRole- Operations Leader (CTO): Chief Engineer, Strategic Asset • Led commissioning of over 100 engineering systems valued at over INR 400 Cr through rigorous quality checks, ensuring the successful commissioning of a first-of-its-kind 15,000T complex shipbuilding project. • Implemented process improvement that reduced man hours by about 20% through streamlining workflows, enhancing operational efficiency and influencing product & process development of INR 45 Cr automation system. • Enhanced system reliability by setting performance metrics and realigning Machinery Control Systems, while coaching teams, fostering knowledge sharing, with direct management of a robust succession plan.• Drove synergy across value streams with 15+ stakeholders and 100+ suppliers, reducing supply chain delays for contracts over INR 200 Cr+ during the pandemic, while leading 70 member high-performing team. • Enabled 100% operational availability for mission deployments through optimized maintenance, effective resource allocation and technology solutions. • Drafted and effected promulgation of product lifecycle maintenance policy and spearheaded revisions in shipboard inventory holding.• Chief Adviser to command (CEO) on all technical matters – leveraging insights from complex datasets sourced from multiple sensors and platforms.
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Head Of Training And DevelopmentIndian Navy Oct 2016 - Dec 2017Pune, Maharashtra, IndiaRole- Training Coordinator and Head of Training Facilities, Centre of Marine Engineering Technology, INS Shivaji, Lonavala• Trained 1,400 personnel with 100 instructors across 30+ curricula, significantly enhancing training quality and readiness, ensuring mission-ready personnel through robust foundational and in-service programs. • Boosted training effectiveness with INR 20 Cr investment by significantly upgrading practical, immersive training through enhanced lab work and comprehensive syllabus revisions.• Accelerated planning and execution of about INR 75 Crs+ crucial training infrastructure projects with annual roll-on plans meeting Navy's expanding requirements. • Led talent management, organizational development, and succession planning initiatives to enhance the skills and leadership potential of about 200 trainee officers, driving long-term organizational competence and growth. • Executed the restructuring of responsibilities of Machinery Control System vertical including mentoring maiden batch for maintainers.• Editor for Journal of Marine Engineering on two occasions.• Spearheaded the planning of essential training infrastructure to meet the Navy's expanding requirements, contributing to the award of the coveted 'Unit Citation' by the Chief of the Naval Staff.• Pioneered the recognition of INS Shivaji for the prestigious 'President's Colour', the highest military honour, on Platinum Jubilee, subsequently bestowed in 2019.
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Head Of Operations (Engineering Machinery): CtoIndian Navy Aug 2014 - Apr 2016Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, IndiaRole- Operations Leader (CTO): Chief Engineer, Missile Corvette • Spearheaded 18-month mid-life upgrade and modernization project for the missile corvette, exceeding INR 400Cr without any time and cost overruns. • Led team to 'Best Engine Room Department' of the Eastern Fleet for outstanding transformation and operational excellence post-modernization, outranking capital platforms like destroyers, frigates etc. • External auditors rated the department 'Good' across performance, knowledge, materials, safety procedures, documentation, action orientation, quality, and overall management, reflecting commitment to operational excellence.• Led the team for nomination for 'Best Innovation Trophy' pan-Navy level as one of the two entries from Eastern Naval Command and the only one from Eastern Fleet for conceptualizing and implementing a cost-effective simple solution to a 25+ year fresh-water availability problem onboard Corvettes. • Conducted preventive safety audits of 25+ ships of Eastern Fleet and workforce to eliminate mishaps and enhance performance. Demonstrated unwavering commitment to overall safety in danger-prone operational marine environments while onboard.• Managed team of 40+ skilled professionals and managers through complete Maintenance cycles, Training & Operations to meet Mission Requirements.
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Strategic Consultant: Program And Product Director NcgGovernment Of Mauritius Mar 2012 - Aug 2014Port Louis, MauritiusRole - Consultant and Strategic Advisor: Chief Staff Officer (Technical and Training), National Coast Guard, Mauritius• Advised PMO, Government of Mauritius for operations & maintenance of maritime assets aiding informed decision-making and policy formulation to advance national objectives and priorities. • Spearheaded contracts for 13 assets worth INR 1400 Cr, aligning diverse stakeholders across two governments, advancing Mauritius' blue economy vision and enabling a robust coast guard roadmap through strategic advisory. Led formulation of design parameters and SOPs & its alignment with contours of user requirements as part of product vision.• Saved over INR 50 Crores in procurement budget annually through implementation of need-based procurement and sourcing strategies through global markets.• Ensured 30 months of material readiness for assets, prioritizing safety and achieving a 100% mission success rate across 2,000+ operations in a 2.01 million square meter Exclusive Economic Zone, including anti-piracy, anti-terror, island support, search and rescue, homeland security, and multinational maritime exercises.• Led monitoring of the INR 350 crore Patrol Vessel project built in India for Mauritius, coordinating stakeholders across governments, ensuring contract and cost management compliance (handing over presided by Indian PM).• Implemented ISO 9001:2008 in 15 different units of NCG as quality management representative of top management.• Led organizational & technical transformation while integrating technology. Groomed and mentored a team of 1000 officers for talent development and creating succession pipeline for the organisation. • Part of Team that steered organisation to win prestigious Public Service Excellence Awards by the Government of Mauritius in recognition of outstanding leadership and operational excellence consecutively for two years, 2012-13 and 2013-14.
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Lead Program ManagerIndian Navy Aug 2010 - Feb 2012New Delhi, Delhi, IndiaRole- Deputy Director of Marine Engineering, Naval Headquarters• Steered policies, plans, procurement and infrastructure projects of all Gas Turbines of Indian Navy.• Governed international and domestic contracts worth INR 2400 Crs+ resulting in 100% operational availability of assets while integrating information streams, communicating with dock heads, OEM, shipping partners, banks, and delivery agents to ensure quick ship turnaround.• Coordinated top management (Board level) meetings like Commander’s Conference, PSO level meetings, reviews by the Chief of the Naval Staff. • Created pan-Navy policies for gas turbine operations, repairs and obsolescence management with front-line implementers.
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Project Manager Program Management OfficeIndian Navy Oct 2007 - Aug 2008Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, IndiaRole- Planning Manager: Planning Support for all Refit and Repair Functions• Collaborated with individual project managers for all repair/ refit related activities under senior management. • Formulated dry-docking plans of various ships to optimise key premium dry-dock resources. Monitored various project management refit activities from critical chain perspective to meet project schedules.• Coordinated conduct of Navy's Annual Refit Conference, a top management event for maintenance and infrastructure planning.
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Strategic Consultant: Project ManagementGovernment Of Maldives Apr 2006 - Oct 2007Malé, MaldivesRole- Officer in Charge, IN Afloat Support Team & Training Team, Maldives • Strategic Advisor to Maldives National Coast Guard for Operations and Maintenance of Maritime Assets and policy formulation on technology induction.• Governed seamless transfer of a warship between India and Maldives, ensuring efficient coordination and operational continuity for both nations' naval forces. • Executed training and support requirements of Maldives National Coast Guard during transition period.• Commended by High Commissioner of India to Maldives and Chief of Maldivian Defence Staff for having enhanced bilateral ties between armed forces/ nations.
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Head Of Operations (Engineering Machinery): CtoIndian Navy Jan 2005 - Apr 2006Port Blair, Andaman And Nicobar Islands, IndiaRole- Chief Engineer, Fast Attack Craft• Active participation in relief and rescue operations post Tsunami across Andaman and Nicobar Islands.• Governed engineering operations and developed strategies to continue machinery exploitation despite overdue maintenance to meet rescue operations post 2004 natural disaster of Tsunami.• As CTO and chief advisor to Command (CEO), led the upgrade and preparation project for the readiness of ship for transfer between Governments.
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Deputy Head Of Operations (Engineering Machinery): Deputy Chief Technology OfficerIndian Navy Dec 2003 - Jan 2005Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, IndiaRole- Deputy Chief Engineer of Missile Corvette• As deputy CTO, coordinated mid-life upgrade and modernization project for a missile corvette, and ensured project completion ahead of time by about eight weeks and within budget.
Mohit Gupta Education Details
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Cgpa - 3.93/4 -
Business Administration And Management, General -
Cgpa - 9.53/10 -
Naval College Of Engineering, LonavlaMarine Engineering
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Mohit Gupta's current role is Senior Director Program Management | Driving process efficiency and empowering organizations through strategic supply chain management and impactful procurement for tangible results.
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Mohit Gupta attended Golden Gate University, Jamnalal Bajaj Institute Of Management Studies, Indian Institute Of Technology, Bombay, Naval College Of Engineering, Lonavla, St. Joseph's Academy, Dehradun.
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