Dr. Manoj Kumar — CEO
TL;DR: I help product builders, drone tech innovators, and deep tech founders turn bold ideas into scalable, real-world impact—through strategy, project execution, and product leadership. The Longer Version: With 15+ years of experience in product and project leadership across defence, supply chain, and deep tech domains, I specialize in turning vision into action. I’ve led multi-crore programs, executed large-scale defence procurement, and driven AI-enabled product development for autonomous systems. I head the Swarm Drone Program Mehar Baba Competition-II, an Indian Air Force initiative accelerating 120+ drone startups. I manage ₹4,600+ crores in public funds, guiding innovation from idea to deployment across the armed forces and beyond. My edge lies at the intersection of → Strategic product development & roadmap execution → Program & project management for high-stakes, high-impact tech → AI/ML & autonomous systems for defence and dual-use tech → Operations, ERP, and logistics transformation Whether it’s deploying Apache helicopters, designing C-17 fueling systems, or mentoring drone startups, I bring operational clarity, agile execution, and scalable innovation to every mission. I’m also an Ironman triathlete and a continuous learner—diving deeper into Product Management and Generative AI. Let’s connect if you’re building in deep tech, defence, drones, or product—or want to scale moonshot ideas with project precision. More at: https://drmanojkumarwingcommader.tiiny.site/
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Defence and Deep Tech Product Leader with expertise in AI/ML and project management.
Location: New Delhi, Delhi, India
Experience: 14 yrs 3 mos
Skills
- Startup Acceleration
- Product Strategy
- Ai/ml & Autonomous Systems
Career Highlights
- Led ₹4600 Cr Swarm Drone Program for Indian Air Force.
- Accelerated 120+ drone startups through strategic mentorship.
- Expert in AI/ML-driven product development for defence.
Work Experience
Centre for New Age Warfare Studies (CNAWS)
Senior Research Fellow (1 mo)
Atal Incubation Centre- BIMTECH
Startup Mentor (3 mos)
Indian Air Force
Head of Product - Swarm Drones (3 yrs)
Senior Product Manager – UAV Systems (1 yr)
Product Manager –Aviation Safety & UX (3 yrs)
Senior Program Manager – Defence Logistics & Supply Chain (2 yrs)
Associate Product Manager – Weapons & Inventory Systems (2 yrs)
Project Manager – Operational Supply chain (3 yrs)
Fedders Llyod Corporation Limited
Project Engineer (3 mos)
Education
Master of Business Administration - MBA at Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD at UPES
post graduate diploma in human rights at INDIAN INSTITUTE OF HUMAN RIGHTS
Master's degree at Jamia Millia Islamia
Certification at Indian Institute of Foreign Trade
BTech - Bachelor of Technology at GLA University
