With over 28 years of combined experience in the Indian Air Force and the corporate security industry, I am heading the Group administration for Gopalan Enterprises Pvt Ltd. Responsible for multiple educational facilities and colleges, facilities management and security. I have earlier headed the RAXA Academy, a division of RAXA Techno Security Solutions, GMR Group. I was responsible for the conduct of various security courses, higher level courses, including drone pilot training, for clients and stakeholders across sectors and domains.As a DGCA Approved Drone Instructor and a subject matter expert empanelled by AAIB, DGCA, I have extensive knowledge and expertise in aviation, security, and defence, and I am passionate about enhancing security and safety standards and best practices. I am also an active member and leader of several professional communities and organisations, such as the Institute of Strategic Risk Management, UK, the Critical Infrastructure Community of Interest, the Professional Development Community, the Utilities Security Community, Schools Safety and Security Community, Human Threat Mangement Community, and the Extermism & Political Instability Community. I am a regular blog writer in various Security and Geopolitiocal analysis related organisations. My other professional associations include membership of Security Industry Association, SIA, Institute of Risk Management, IRM, CAPSI, and Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA. I am an avid marathon runner and a sportsperson, who believes in living a healthy and balanced life.