Special Forces Colonel

• M.Sc. (Defence & Strategic Studies) ,77% ,from University of Madras – 2015
• Graduate Course in Public Policy Analysis, ‘B’, Takshashila Institution, Bangalore – 2021
• PG Diploma Senior Level Defence Management, ‘Q’, from Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya – 2016
• Bachelor of Arts (Economics), 76%, from Jawaharlal Nehru University – 2000

Director of Training (Colonel) 05/2022- Date

• Directed strategic framework for selection, training, performance management, talent planning, and assessment for company-wide Leadership Training Program; addressed trainings gaps through learning & devised solutions to bridge those gaps
• Professional competence standard adjudged to be ‘Outstanding’ by External Inspection Agency by enforcing constant assessment and regular training of trainers resulting in exceptional performance of all team members
• Effected exceptional improvement in training infrastructure & administrative welfare of troops by professional and transparent Planning, Prioritizing and Monitoring the expenditure of public funds worth Rs 30 million PA approx
• Conducted upgradation of recruit training curriculum to train approximately 800 raw recruits per annum to a standard where selection rate in the Special Forces units, after completion of recruit training, increased from 58% to over 90%
• Coordination of response mechanism, with various stakeholders, for various emergencies, including COVID-19 pandemic, improved due to presence as the Indian Army representative at Karnataka State Disaster Response Centre by ensuring streamlined communications, effective change management and  positive attitude towards the task.
• Achieved record breaking speed in rehabilitation of normalcy post disaster while spearheading Disaster Management Operation Team to Pondicherry in Nov 2020 during Cyclone Nivar & formed part of the Disaster Management Operations Centre to assist civil administration.
• Achieved highest standards of professional integrity amongst subordinates by investigating & penalizing individuals for indiscipline, moral turpitude & breach of code of conduct, while personally heading the Committee on Ethical Conduct
• Directing & managing training and development processes, thereby ensuring all new hires receive high-quality orientation and on-boarding experiences to maintain high performance level
• Felicitated by the Chief Minister of Pondicherry for exemplary dedication & professionalism as the Director of Military Component during HADR Operations in the Union Territory.
• Nominated to attend the prestigious Higher Command Course at Army War College, Mhow, Feb 2021

Battalion Commander (Colonel) Special Forces Unit, 01/01/2017- 01/05/2020

• Strategic Professional with 20 years of intense experience in entire gamut of Security Functions including Regional Security Analysis, Risk Management, SOC ops, Access Control; conceptualizing & effectuating measures / modifications in the operating procedures to optimize resource utilization
• Ensured superlative and tangible successes in selection, training, operational deployment and administrative welfare of 500 Special Forces Troops in intense Counter Terrorism & Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous(VUCA) environment
• Demonstrated expertise in successfully leading overall Security / Administration Operations by executing action plans and facilitating decision-making as per service standards
• Directed strategic framework for selection, training, performance management, talent planning, and assessment for a company-wide Leadership Training Program; addressed trainings gaps through learning & devised solutions to bridge those gaps
• Led the Special Forces Unit to demonstrated and promulgated best operational and training standards amongst all units in the Eastern Theatre by rigorous implementation of updated SOPs, TTPs and best practices for this newly formed unit
• Established ultra-modern Security Systems Grid in a newly constructed military installation spread over ~65 acres
• Adhered to statutory compliances for potential challenges and devised safety procedures for a facility of ~500 persons & 50 combat vehicles and thereupon ensured 100% adherence
• Accomplished near 100% serviceability of latest & advanced hi-tech military inventory worth ~Rs 600 million
• Performed key leadership roles in operational, security & administrative issues, promoted proactive safety via effective training for VUCA situations and thereby developing efficient procedures for risk & crisis management
• Providing high level support involving efficient management of procurement, tendering, logistics, transport & messing facilities
• Mentored 18 team members, who were awarded gallantry awards for successful Counter Terrorist Operations including Four Shaurya Chakras & Seven Sena Medals.

Principal Staff Officer (Lt Colonel) 01/06/2015- 01/11/2016

• Conducted the preparation, presentation, validation & updating of operational, intelligence & logistic plans to assist the Commander of an Armored Formation in Thar Desert
• Conducted detailed Threat Assessment and Security Audit of Jaisalmer Military Station (60000 Acres) and proposed mitigation measures, which facilitated the preparation of a suitable action plan
• Guided the resolution of operational, training & operational logistics issues amongst various units of the formation
• Attained 98% operational readiness of indigenously made main Battle Tank Arjun, by proactive coordination with multiple development agencies of DRDO, logistics support agencies, regiments holding the equipment, civil departments and higher HQs

Team Lead MONUSCO (Captain) 01/01/2006- 01/01/2007

• Spearheaded 30 Special Forces troops in Peace Enforcement Mission in DR of Congo
• Streamlined and personally led disarmament & rehabilitation of 300 child soldiers, evacuation & rehabilitation of victims of violence and protecting the vulnerable internally displaced population by close coordination with government forces, rebel forces, UNICEF, Red Cross and civil administration
• Educated subordinates on responsible conduct in the deployment areas, keeping racial, regional and gender sensitivities in mind and achieved zero incidents in related issues
• Managed highly sensitive investigations, summarized findings provided/recommended resolutions to executive & other levels of organization when on multiple occasions

Operations Team Lead (Lieutenant to Major) 01/01/2002- 05/2014

• Awarded Sena Medal for acts of gallantry by the President of India.
• Commissioned directly to a Special Forces unit, after four years of training at National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla and Indian Military Academy, Dehradun.
• Led a team of Special Forces troops on numerous successful and intense counter terrorism operations with Zero fatal/non-fatal casualties to own troops or civilians
• As Lead Instructor (Major), at Infantry School of Indian Army, guided a team of qualified Instructors to impart training to approx. 160 Young Officers 1 & 200 NCOs of the Indian Army in Infantry Weapons and Military Tactics at The Infantry School of Indian Army
• Led successful execution of operations by developing an effective intelligence network, preparing viable operational plans post detailed security risk management, , seamless logistics management & pragmatic talent management/ development for 100 team members.

• MS Office- 15 years
• Minitab- 01 year
• JIRA- 01 Year
• Skydiving- 15 years
• Mountaineering- 23 years
• Risk Management- 15 years
• Security Management- 20 Years

Communications Management, Cybersecurity, International Relations, Leadership, Public Policy, Quality Management, Research & Development, security assessment, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Analysis, Team Management, Training and Development

Communications Management, Cybersecurity, International Relations, Leadership, Public Policy, Quality Management, Research & Development, security assessment, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Analysis, TEAM MANAGEMENT, Training and Development

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