Sachin Gupta Email & Phone Number

Hyderabad, In

Goa, India

• As PMO, Executed construction of state of the art new education complex for the Naval War College, spread over 17.100 sqmtrs with 116 rooms – coordination and monitoring involved civil works, design audits, functionality assessment, procurement and outfit of assets, installation of IT and digital networks, space utilization plan, security and access control systems, air conditioning, firefighting and power supply systems, user inspections and quality checks.• Through rigorous implementation of PMBOK standards, anticipated, managed and mitigated project risks and formulated strategies to mitigate shortfalls in project timelines and budget allocated.• As Incharge of Security and safety, planned and conducted visit of High Defence dignitaries of 12 Friendly Foreign Countries along with Hon’ble Raksha Mantri in liaison with SPG, MHA, SB and Civil Police entailing parking, safety and conduct during the Maritime Conclave and Inauguration of new NWC Building.• Post assessment of Naval Communication Network infrastructure, prepared and executed the plan for upgrading and enhancement of the communication network. Collaborated with multiple business partners and spearheaded Naval Communication Network (NCN) Project, an IT OFC network for the Naval War College and existing premises. Resulting in a work flow efficiency gain of 50%.• Facilitated rigorous audit of all the training lectures and regular assessment of eminent speakers along with the topics they covered, thereby creating detailed repository and monitoring tool, thus increasing overall efficiency by 75%.

• Attained integration of 375+ personnel having diverse fields for achieving organizational goals. This included monitoring team productivity, development, performance appraisal, grievance management for improvement in Key Result Areas (KRA’s).• Collaborated with cross functional stakeholders including Consultants, Contractors, Police, Govt agencies and led teams through all aspects of program management including gaining buy-in and implementation of plans and baselines in VUCA and challenging environment.• Established 300 bed quarantine facility for serving sailors within 2 days on war footing in ship’s Hangar and administered all its functional and operational aspects. Entrusted with the responsibility to plan and execute civilian and defence personnel movement inside and back to base during pandemic times ensuring all safety protocols.• Drafted SoCs, RFPs and bid documents for tendering and procurement of various assets. Supervised execution of Annual Maintenance Contracts for operational requirements onboard the Warship and Naval War College.• Planned and Executed illumination display of Corona Punch and associated illumination onboard INS Vikramaditya as a salute to Covid Warriors, same was relayed on Hon’ble PM’s May 2020 ‘Mann ki Baat’ twitter Handle.

Karwar, Karnataka, India

• Collaborated with DRDO, ADA and M/s HAL in accurate requirement mapping for maiden landing and operations of indigenously developed fighter LCA Tejas MK1 on an Aircraft Carrier.• Formulated Guidelines and Procedures for Aircraft Carrier’s maiden Harbour Acceptance Trials/ Sea Acceptance Trials followed by the Russians technical Assistant Team.• Co-ordinated and Executed electrical systems repair and refurbishment program as main coordinator of cross functional Project Management Team. Post successful completion, conducted training, upskilling of the crew to achieve performance standards, fighting efficiency and combat effectiveness.• Identified and introduced over 17 Indigenized items through effective vendor management in line with “Make in India” initiative, reducing the procurement cost of critical warship spares by almost 100 crores.• As Refit Coordinator for footfall of >450 and 300 SME’s, implemented KAIZEN and KANBAN. Accomplished timely & within budget completion of a major warship repair program by developing strategic project roadmap for over 2442 activities & leading project execution by utilizing sound project management practices & collaborating with multiple stake holders.• Coordinated successful implementation for 20+ technical upgrade (Hardware & Software) projects, managing volumes through effective work package management with Russian TAT, M/s IAI Israel, TCS, Mahindra & Mahindra, Yard, audit agencies and vendors.• Successfully executed setting up of maiden relief camp ensuring availability and accountability of all resources utilized.• Ensured 100% mission success and peak efficiency of Aviation Facility Complex during mission critical MALABAR 2020 exercises with Navies of USA, Australia and Japan, Night carrier qualification flying for MiG pilots and Non Diversionary Operations.• Led and executed upgradation of Tracking and Monitoring radar from aiding to creation of project charter to clearance of acceptance trials.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• Led a team of 40+ technical professionals to provide framework and executing mission critical operations onboard vis-à-vis safely Docking and Undocking of 6200 tons Warship, resolution of legacy issues within stipulated timeframe and execution of a strategic initiative during Ops attack in Feb 19 in a heightened security state, to name a few.• Orchestrated first time implementation of Scrum philosophy in a second line maintenance program transforming traditional methods to adaptive.• Led the digital transformation of legacy switchgear system to the state of art technology to keep pace with fast evolving technology thereby undertaking comprehensive feasibility study of PGD P15 Networks with L&T and Marine Electricals.• Assessed change management with restructuring of operator & maintainer philosophy pan Navy as first test case onboard to analyze and revamp SOPs with Navy’s vision, goals and mission.• Defined scope of work, delivery schedules and milestones for major technological upgradation program encompassing of 10 months of a frontline warship’s equipment entailing major system modifications through seamless collaboration among organizational entities within stipulated timelines.• Achieved 100% operational availability of critical firefighting systems. Guaranteed safety of 350 crew members on the premier naval vessel and ensured 100% mission ready.• Proactively streamlined the section store organization by undertaking thorough audit of stock held/ pending demands/deficiencies. Survey action of excess/ dead stock by thorough liaison with survey yard. Additionally, a robust Issue and Demand mechanism was instituted for proper accounting of stores and ease of accessibility.• Built a high potential team to drive the key strategic objectives of the organization by imparting cross functional training among SME’s in handling test Equipment.

Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• Executed Loading/Unloading/Fueling/Defueling, inspection and clearance of pre firing acceptance checks onboard naval ships of Surface to surface missiles and related accessories during mission-critical scenarios thereby optimizing the process and reducing travel time by road, logistics involved and man-hours, thus ensuring security both during movement and deployment and achieving Life Cycle Extension.• Successfully set up warheads storage facility for missiles and streamlined various SOPs using lean principles by focusing on removal and survey of Non Value added (NVA) items.• Operated funds as NOI Secretary, seamlessly executed 2017 New Year bash, ensured implementation of digitization of payments and vendor management. Recorded ~200% increase in revenue by identifying & meeting requirements /demand, implementing innovative sales methodology.

Jamnagar, Gujarat, India

Undertook Professional training focusing on operations, repairs & refit, maintenance, and upkeep of Marine Electrical systems, including the weapons, EW, and communication systems onboard Naval Vessels. Six months practical hands-on training module onboard a frontline warship, at the end of which an independent competency board evaluated & certified the worthiness for a separate charge as an electrical and weapon officer.

Kannur, Kerala, India

Underwent transformation to a fit and mentally tough Naval Officer post completion of ab-initio training at the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, for Military orientation.

Bachelor Of Technology - Btech, Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering, 77.64% (First Class With Distinction)

Activities and Societies: • Pallas Athena Cultural Society • SBTC • College Cricket Team

Secondary And Higher Secondary