With 20+ years of experience in strategic consulting, program and project management, digital transformation, and technology support, I currently serve as a Program Director at KPMG, leading teams in the Digital and Government Advisory (DGA) and the Aerospace and Defense (A&D). I have an MBA from the Indian School of Business (ISB) and an MTech( SPC) with distinguished career in the Indian Navy, where I served as a Joint Director and an Advisor to CxO-level officers on high-value projects.As a Program Director at KPMG, I have successfully managed and delivered complex and large-scale projects worth over USD 2.0 billion across various sectors, such as power, urban transformation, election management, AR/VR, shipbuilding, and IT. I have also developed and proposed over 30 enterprise-wide IT solutions to mitigate legacy system inefficiencies, and led a core team for client and project risk assessment, regulatory compliance, competitive landscape, and capability analysis. My mission is to leverage my analytical skills, process-driven approach, problem-solving ability, and stakeholder management skills to drive growth and innovation for KPMG and its clients.
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Program DirectorKpmg India Apr 2022 - PresentMumbai, Maharashtra, IndiaSome of the key Projects & clients Client - Department of Defense Production, Ministry of Defence, New Delhi Project - Transformation advisory for USD 2.2 B Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) to 7 distinct DPSUs. Contributed to the transition of 41 factories to 7 specialized entities for addressing technology, time & quality issues.Client - UP Defense Industrial Corridor (UPDIC) Program - Investment Promotion Steered investment of USD 1.1 B into the 6 nodes of the defense corridor through 82 MoUs in 36 months. Represented the client at MoD, Industry associations, Public and Private sector Defence firms and industry events like the AEROINDIA at HAL, Bengaluru.Client - Mazagaon Docks & Shipbuilders, Mumbai Project - Feasibility study, international benchmarking, location identification, Market survey and operations model development for Tourist Submarine Business. Drafted the DPR (Design Project report) for 5 proposed locations.Client - Dimension NXG (Ajna lens) Project - Entry into Aerospace and Defence sector and Product & Solution advisory for Business growth.Product development & client acquisition for an award-winning Indian technology startup in the Augmented reality (AR) / Virtual Reality (VR)/ Mixed Reality (XR) wearable Technology and OS platform. Proposed more than 20 technology solutions for their product.Client – Maharashtra state Power Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL), Mumbai Program - Digital Transformation (USD 144 M) Advisory to MSEDCL on its ongoing Digital transformation in terms of Business Analytics, Demand Forecasting, Substation Monitoring, ERP and IT systems upgrade.Client - Urban Development Department, Mumbai, Maharashtra Program - SBM 2.0(USD 18 B)Project Director for the central government sponsored mission for Urban Transformation for the state of Maharashtra for 412 Urban local bodies. -
Associate DirectorKpmg India Nov 2018 - Apr 2022Mumbai, Maharashtra, IndiaClient - Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), HyderabadProject - Business Growth & Transformation strategy (USD 360 M)KPMG created a strategic vision and road map for BDL in terms of short-term planning and 10-year growth strategy. Assessment of the current state (As-Is) and transformation strategy to future state (To-Be) state in terms of new technology absorption, Innovation, global exports, organizational changes, process improvements.Client – Chief Electoral Officer, Maharashtra & GujaratProgram - Election Management (USD 240 M)Guided the successful execution, monitoring, and process improvements on all aspects of General & Assembly Elections 2019 and multiple by-elections, MLC and ULB elections between 2018-2023 for 90 million electors. Assessment of process gaps and delivery POC and used cases of Digital transformation & process improvements.Client - Lumino Industries Private limited Project - Entry strategy for A&D manufacturingProvide an overview of the regulatory landscape and trends in A&D sector. Capture customer needs and determine the market size, identify suitable entry modes and product alignment with current capability of the client. -
Joint DirectorIndian Navy Aug 2015 - Jul 2018New Delhi Area, India-Advisor to CxO equivalent Officers on Vendor Evaluation, Procurement Strategy, Installation, Acceptance of high technology systems warships building project worth USD 7.5B.-Product life cycle management of 25 technology intensive systems.-Bench-marking and conducting commercial negotiation.-Functional design optimization & layouts-Stakeholder Mgmt (R&D Organizations, Shipyards, DPSUs & MNCs).-Development of strategy for procurement of systems. -
Hod( Electrical, Electronics & It Systems) Of Indian Navy Stealth Frigate TalwarIndian Navy Apr 2014 - Aug 2015Mumbai Area, India-Led a team (100+ officers & sailors) in execution of Naval strategic and Tactical operations in the Indian Ocean region by sustained operational readiness and management of multi-billion $ assets (Surface, Underwater and Aviation).-Strategic transformation & Upgrade of Electronic systems.-Development of an innovative 'Multi-platform data transfer tool for Helicopters’ resulting in saving of 100M to the Indian Navy. -Validation of logistics and supply chains for Warships at foreign ports. -
General Manager(Staff Function) For Electrical, Electronics & It At Squadron HeadquartersIndian Navy Jun 2011 - Apr 2014Mumbai Area, India-Advisor for strategic & tactical planning of operations; coordinated with all stakeholders for all technical, maintenance and manpower requirements of customers (8 ships) with a team of 200+ technical officers and sailors.-Change management through upgrade & installation of next generation systems.-Executing AMC's for repair, overhaul and pan-ocean logistic support for ships systems and IT infrastructure.-Analysis of design & process deficiencies.-Performance and failure analytics of ships.-100% success in tactical weapon operations.
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Senior Manager & Deputy Hod( Electrical & Weapon) Of Frontline Stealth Frigate TrishulIndian Navy Dec 2010 - Jun 2011Mumbai Area, India-Managed a department of 85 sailors and 04 officers with specific responsibility tomaintain the missile and gun systems.-Headed product life cycle management 5 critical weapon systems of the ship.Drafted a guidance document on ‘Analysis of results for weapon firings’.
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Senior Manager Missiles(Brahmos & Rz61) & New ProjectsIndian Navy Aug 2008 - Dec 2010Missile Establishement Ins Kalinga , Vishakapatnam-Planning the outbound/inbound operational logistics; delivered more than 200 missiles to ships.-Project Head for bespoke ERP solution called‘Missile life Cycle Management System (MLCMS)-Inspection & Acceptance of Missiles worth USD 100 M from OEMs.-Monitoring Infrastructure development for Storage and Testing.
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Indian Navy , Manager ( Electrical And Power Systems)Indian Navy Oct 2005 - Aug 2006Mumbai Area, IndiaResponsible for planning and execution of modernization, modification, maintenance and repairs of Warships. Successfully managed over 500 industrial workers. -
Electrical & Weapons Officer On The Ships Prabal, Ins Kuthar, Ins Kirpan Ins ValsuraIndian Navy Jan 1998 - Sep 2005Mumbai Area, IndiaSuccessfully led a young team of 50 sailors in operations and deployments.Inspection and acceptance of Weapon, Navigation and Electrical systems from Indian, Italian and Russian OEMs.Engineered Skill & Process integration between Legacy & New Generation systems.Training and expertise development to Lead change management.Awarded the Chief of Naval Staff Commendation in 2005
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Defense Institute Of Advanced Technology (Diat), DrdoSignal Processing & Communication -
Naval College Of Engineering. Ins ShivajiElectrical And Electronics Engineering -
National Defence Academy, Khadakvasla, PuneScience -
St. Thomas' College DehradunIsc
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