Oct 2024 – Present · 1 yr 7 mos

• Business Transformation using Digital, Digital Twins, AI Applications for
• Business Operations, Phygital Transformation, System Engineering and Process re-engineering
• Help Enterprises Strategize & Execute Digital transformation initiatives with hybrid-design technology Infrastructure across the Enterprise in O&M and in Projects phase, aligned with Business goals.
• Help Enterprises Strategize Network design and architecture, optimized for varied requirements of different businesses and optimized for cost and time.
• Help Enterprises Strategize the evaluation, selection (based on the business requirements) and deployment of new age technologies.
• Digitalize the Processes and Systems of Enterprises through Process Engineering, by applying Theory of Constraints.
• Develop and execute the Digital Strategy of Organisations to enhance customer experiences, drive operational efficiency, and achieve business growth, while managing change through the transformation lifecycle.

Apr 2023 – Nov 2024 · 1 yr 7 mos · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

• AT NATIONAL LEVEL
• § Contributed to the “PM Gati Shakti Program” for Multi-Modal Logistics
• § Contributed to the “National Policy on Digital Twins for Infrastructure”
• AT ADANI (GROUP LEVEL)
• §Designed Green Buildings with Smart Campus for 2 Mn Sq Ft new campus and existing legacy campus, on functional and optimized Digital Twin, with RoI of 4.5 years and 18% savings, ie, $2.35 Mn on OPEX YoY
• §Successfully designed, architected and executed high impact 309 IT, Infrastructure, Technology &
• Automation projects, worth $387.3 Mn, in FY 2023-24
• §Collaborated with CEOs & business digital teams to identify value levers across the enterprise
• §Reduced downtime by 16% and increased assurance to 99.95% by implementing RPAs
• §Led Largest roll outs (350+ sites) of Genetec, KRONOS and ISMS
• §Led Largest Rollout Globally of Facial Recognition Devices for seamless, touchless entry
• §Drove ‘Cluster based Maintenance Philosophy’ to optimize the O&M costs by 43%, ie, $12.7 Mn YoY
• §Rolled out comprehensive cyber security assessment program for Security Systems for Adani Group
• §Designed Group GSOC connecting 350+ sites.
• §Integrated Process Control Domain Systems with BIM, Security, and Safety systems to utilise common sensors for multiple applications
• §Capitalised opportunities emanating from M&A, to leverage untapped digital value.
• §Designed Off-Grid, Portable Operations/Safety/Security surveillance solution
• §Member of Business Continuity Management Committee
• §Drove the Red Team Exercises along with the Group Cyber Team
• AWARDS & RECOGNITION
• §Keynotes at Intersec-2024, Dubai. “Integrated Technologies for Smart and Safe Cities – Digital Twins and Cognitive AI”, “Cyber on the Edge – Securing OT/IoT/IIoT”, and “Innovative Horizons – Technology’s impact on workplace safety”.
• §Won 5 National Level awards from IFSEC for Technology
• §Adjudged Best CIO by CIO fraternity, TRESCON, in 2023.
• §Selected to undergo one year Leadership Program, FULCRUM, designed to build the future CEOs in Adani.

Nov 2020 – Nov 2024 · 4 yrs · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

• Mission: Providing Data Driven, Risk Based, Modern, Standardised & Sustainable solutions to Businesses, to enable them to meet goals, deliver results and accelerate the company's growth.
• Driving the Technology and Automation in Cyber-Physical Security Space.
• Driving 150+ Automation Projects Globally.
• Standardising the Processes, Hardware and Software at the Group Level for optimised TCO.
• Driving tight Integration at application level to leverage the data analytics across all functions.
• Rolled out “Cluster Based AMC” program for Inventory and SME Optimisation.
• Conceptualised a risk based/ROI based model for planning and execution of Automation Projects with pre-defined deliverables and to optimise manpower by leveraging technology and automate processes.
• Implemented Standardised Technology & Automation Solutions, and applications across all Businesses in Adani Group such as Access Management, Video Management System, Contractual Employee Management System, Facial Recognition System, Edge Analytics, Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems, Integrated Business Continuity Management Systems, Space Management Etc
• Rolled out Multi-site unified Biometrics system on Standardised devices along with Blacklisting interface.
• Created redundancy in Control Room Operations.
• Cyber Physical Systems | Network Design & Architecture | Standardisation | Simulation | Resource Optimisation

Jan 2019 – Jan 2021 · 2 yrs · New Delhi Area, India

• Mapped and analysed value chain and derived potential risk scenarios towards TCO.
• Tailor-made OPI’s & KPI’s, integrated processes, automation and change control for Strategic Establishment to optimize expenditure on technological up-gradation by 20%.
• Defined 10+ new operating modules and 15+ processes enhancing Productivity Index by 15%.
• Controlled transition management and Transformed business methodologies to meet future operational needs by integration automation systems for seamless support across verticals.
• Technological Projects
• Implemented Industry 4.0 projects worth $5Mn to enhance productivity by 12%.
• Implemented Automation projects worth $310 Mn on Inter-Government Agreement at 5 remote locations. Synergized simultaneous operations on 12 remote Shop floors through LPP, CPM & PERT.
• Evolved application architecture, scope, schedule & costing of GOCO (PPP) project >$100 Mn.
• Defined products, processes & quality compliance standard of Tanks-MRO project ~$90 Mn.
• Formulated Business Case & Project Management Plan for 10+ technology projects ~$110 Mn.
• Forged partnership to transfer risk, with 3 external stakeholders viz Ordnance Factories,
• Bharat Electronics Limited and Civil Defence Industry etc. Reviewed and audited the metrics evaluation.
• Effectively managed ~1,400,000+ spares for Depot level reset of Armored Systems through MIS.
• Applied extensive data handling, visualization & presentation tools to achieve Le-Agile inventory through analytics. Upgraded ERP and automation to increase process alignment by 12%.
• Key Achievements
• Ensured timely delivery of production targets despite restricted COVID-19 environment.
• Ensured risk mitigation while spearheading change management of GOCO project ~$100 Mn.
• Formulated policy framework & performance metrics to Collaborate successfully with the Central Government, Unions, 3P contractors and all other stakeholders to seamlessly progress GOCO.

Jan 2017 – Jan 2019 · 2 yrs

• Led 800+ Multi-cultural Workforce; Awarded for Proven Leadership in restricted environment.
• Boosted Operational Efficiency 12%, while ensuring seamless relocation of MRO level 2/3 establishment.
• Projects Accomplished
• Designed and Controlled end-to-end management of 4 multi-stakeholder technology and automation projects ~ $95 Mn, at 3 remote locations, ensuring 20% cost-cutting.
• Managed entire Project Life-cycle of project > $100 Mn for procurement and operationalizing of Thermal Imagers for facility security at 20+ remote locations.
• Conceptualized delivery of $5 Mn project for re-establishment of an operational strategic facility
• Operational Initiatives
• Directed operations of unit with assets ~ $180 Mn improving workflow efficiencies by 12%.
• Established 30+ processes to accentuate performance & 20+ protocols for root cause analysis.
• Forecasted fund planning & budget allocation > $5 Mn annually optimizing costs by 32%.
• Conceptualized award-winning Secure Operations Control Centre for battlefield management.
• Peoples’ Management
• Ensured end-to-end HR function ~800+ multi-cultural work-force across cross-functions.
• Handled talent management, mentoring & coaching; produced 160+ Level 1 trainers.
• Instituted eco-system to redress grievances boosting Gross Happiness Index to 95%.
• Institutionalized knowledge management program for technology management.

Jan 2015 – Jan 2017 · 2 yrs

• Developed RFI, defined project requirements & scheduling of 11 automation and technical projects ~ $35 Mn; managed 50+stakeholders including negotiation & vendor management.
• Led team of 600 specialist technicians to increase the mission reliability of equipment by 93%.
• Headed the technical and logistics operations, resulting in enhancement of Agility in Supply Chain; validated during a special seven day Logistics and technical rehearsal.
• Engineered Technical Planning at strategic level, equipment proliferation and associated logistics.
• Technical and Stores supply chain while mitigating related Risks, weeding out uncertainties; leading to increase in equipment availability by 157% and 240% increase in customer satisfaction.
• Instilled governance and communication through staff meetings, portfolio oversight and budget tracking.
• Empowered senior leadership to make informed decisions and strategies using data metrics.

Jan 2008 – Jan 2015 · 7 yrs

• Earned accolades for Outstanding Service.
• Analysed and mitigated Supply Chain risks using quantification models, “Failure Mode, Effects and Criticality Analysis” and “SAPLAP”.
• Implemented niche strategic automation at regional level to enhance operational readiness by 11%.
• Handled revenue forecasting, labor & resource planning enhancing functional effectiveness by 14%.
• Developed 25+ outcome scenarios including risk mitigation and robust decision criteria matrices.
• Deployed 1800+ manpower as per skill; planned 150+ strategic leadership coaching programs.
• Established 16+ innovative HR practices in employee lifecycle from selection to retirement.
• Secured approvals of Top Leadership to Plan and dynamically allott and re-allocate, monitor and advise expenditure of Budget worth $120 Mn for strategic technical defence procurements.
• Planned and executed procurement of stores and equipment worth Rs 400 Cr over a period of four years resulting in enhancement in productivity and efficacy.
• Successfully executed and implemented Project worth Rs 250 Cr, on Equipment Sustenance.
• Defined 10+ new operating modules and 15+ processes enhancing Productivity Index by 15%.

Jan 2006 – Jan 2008 · 2 yrs

• Evolved controls & risk focused strategy to complete ~$25 Mn technology projects.
• Implemented stringent quality control measures using DMAIC; reduced failures by 75%.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams including HR, Legal, IT and Finance.
• Implemented Push Model strategy in matrix organization with technical equipment ~$180 Mn.
• Coordinated Preventive Maintenance of 132 equipment minimizing downtime by 25% by ensuring proactive maintenance and upgradation of technological assets.

Jan 2000 – Jan 2006 · 6 yrs

• Coached and mentored 2500+ multi-national officer cadre on critical technical equipment and machines
• Delivered technology enhancement projects worth ~$10 Mn to mitigate security risks at security facility
• Identified and developed 5 Subject Matter Experts in domain of MRO.
• Conducted 120+ L&D programs; analysed trainee feedbacks to improve Training Effectiveness Index.

Jan 1999 – Jan 2000 · 1 yr

• War Veteran : #Operation ‘VIJAY’ – Kargil War
• Commended for Team Performance.
• Synergized day-to-day operational and technical aspects of 250+ work-force to drive excellence.
• Simultaneously managed operations of 12 isolated teams, refined 50+ SOPs to streamline processes.
• Enhanced productivity ~130+ work-force by 20% through professional engagement & communication