Naval Officer
CurrentProject and Operations Management • Spearheaded formulation of comprehensive scope for major technological upgradation project. Developed a project plan with over 500+ activities and strategized project road map to enable effective management and successful project completion.• Facilitated installation of 10+ new systems by conducting thorough compatibility checks and effective collaboration with OEMs and other stakeholders.• Achieved and maintained 100% operational readiness through optimal utilisation of resources, constant engagement with stakeholders, undertaking preventive maintenance, timely identification of risks and implementation of appropriate responses, efficient supply chain management and formulation of SOPs.• Effectively coordinated multiple teams to successfully enable 20+ major missions under stressful conditions without compromising on safety and mission KPIs.Procurement, Budgeting and Forecasting• Proficient with the Defence Procurement Procedures, preparation of RFPs, price negotiation, processing of contracts and billing.• Steered 1000+ end-to-end contracts starting from preparation of RFP, preparing contract strategy, steering contracts to handling post contractual issues with Govt bodies/ industry.• Regulated & structured Naval contracts ensuring compliance to DPM/ GFR-2017 guidelines/ MoF Orders/ CVC guidelines, GEM and MSME Act. • Negotiated 300+ contracts with vendors and achieved significant savings to exchequer.• Responsible for Budget Management and preparation of BE, RE & MAR.• Handled audits and their queries, RTI’s, representation on contracts