Dec 2019 – Jun 2021 · 1 yr 6 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · On-site

• My leadership in establishing robust administrative and risk management frameworks was instrumental in the successful commissioning and operationalization of Welspun Flooring's Hyderabad facility. By developing critical infrastructure, managing substantial budgets, and ensuring compliance and safety, I contributed to creating a conducive environment for manufacturing excellence in a remote location.
• Key Responsibilities and Achievements:
• Project Management and Infrastructure Development:
• Led the development of essential infrastructure, including hostels and guesthouses, to support the workforce during the plant's initial phase.
• Oversaw the administration of an in-house labor camp accommodating hundreds of workers, ensuring compliance with safety and living standards.
• Comprehensive Administrative Oversight:
• Managed a diverse team responsible for security, administration, transportation, housekeeping, canteen services, and workplace management across the 200-acre facility.
• Implemented efficient transportation solutions, optimizing a large fleet to facilitate seamless employee commutes to the remote plant location.
• Budgeting and Financial Management:
• Administered an annual budget exceeding ₹50 crore, ensuring optimal allocation of resources across all administrative functions.
• Achieved cost savings of 15% through strategic vendor negotiations and process improvements.
• Workforce Training and Compliance:
• Developed and conducted induction training programs, instilling discipline and ensuring adherence to compliance standards among the workforce.
• Established a vigilance framework within the factory to monitor and enforce compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Oct 2016 – Dec 2019 · 3 yrs 2 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · On-site

• As the Head of Security and Safety for Mindspace IT & Business Parks in Hyderabad, I was entrusted with safeguarding the operations of one of Hyderabad’s largest and most prestigious IT parks. Spanning 600 acres across multiple locations, this ecosystem housed over 100 multinational clients and provided a secure and seamless working environment for over 1,00,000 employees daily.
• Key Responsibilities and Achievements:
• 🔹 Comprehensive Security & Safety Oversight
• Directed and implemented strategic security measures for an expansive campus, ensuring 24/7 protection for real estate assets, personnel, and operations valued at several thousand crores.
• 🔹 Client Relationship Management
• Successfully managed stringent compliance requirements for over 100 multinational corporations, ensuring adherence to global safety, data protection, and governance standards.
• 🔹 Crisis Management & Emergency Response
• Led crisis management protocols, coordinating responses to natural disasters, fire incidents, and other emergencies.
• 🔹 Scalability & Operations Management
• Streamlined entry and exit processes for 1 lakh daily footfalls, ensuring zero bottlenecks through optimized traffic flow, advanced RFID systems, and access management technologies.
• 🔹 Leadership & Workforce Optimization
• Oversaw a 1,000-strong security workforce, ensuring consistent training, motivation, and alignment with corporate security objectives.
• 🔹 Safety Standards & Compliance
• Pioneered the implementation of global EHS standards, aligning with ISO 45001 and OHSAS protocols to ensure workplace safety.
• 🔹 Technology Integration & Innovation
• Leveraged smart security solutions such as CCTV analytics, biometric systems, and IoT-enabled monitoring for real-time threat detection and mitigation.
• Spearheaded the digitization of incident reporting and compliance records, reducing response times by 30% and improving transparency.

Aug 2013 – Oct 2016 · 3 yrs 2 mos · Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India · On-site

• Key Achievements and Responsibilities:
• 🔹 Budgeting & Resource Management
• Spearheaded the annual budgeting process for Administration, Security, and Facility Services, overseeing allocations for transportation, canteen operations, housekeeping, and office expenses exceeding ₹50 crore annually.
• Achieved cost optimizations of 10–15% by streamlining procurement, renegotiating vendor contracts, and implementing technology-driven monitoring systems.
• 🔹 EHS Leadership & Compliance
• Led the implementation of OHSAS 18001 standards, mobilizing cross-functional teams for risk assessments and establishing Safe Systems of Work across a highly specialized industrial setup.
• Successfully drove zero-incident safety culture, conducting over 100 safety audits and deploying comprehensive training programs, resulting in a 30% reduction in near-miss incidents within 2 years.
• Championed Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) programs, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and fostering workforce motivation through innovative employee engagement initiatives.
• 🔹 Security & Risk Management
• Applied ISO 27001 standards for safeguarding information assets, implementing adequate controls, and mitigating risks associated with data breaches.
• Collaborated with first-line leadership to conduct risk assessments and develop contingency plans for high-stakes scenarios, ensuring uninterrupted operations.
• 🔹 Operational Excellence: 5S Methodology
• Enhanced operational efficiency by standardizing processes, resulting in a 20% improvement in productivity metrics within the first year of implementation.
• 🔹 Governance & Corporate Responsibility
• Developed governance frameworks to align security, safety, and industrial operations with corporate objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Championed ethical practices, ensuring adherence to compliance standards and driving corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives in the local community.

Jul 1991 – Aug 2013 · 22 yrs 1 mo · Mumbai, Visakhapatnam, Kochi · On-site

• Key Highlights of My Naval Career:
• 🔹 Leadership & Strategic Operations
• As Chief Security Officer of Naval Dockyard, Mumbai, I managed the security and safety of India’s largest defense establishment with over 20,000 civilian employees and 30,000 service personnel, ensuring round-the-clock vigilance for critical assets.
• Commanded a 500-strong unit of the Defense Security Corps, successfully safeguarding sensitive installations, including a classified missile program, through precise planning and execution.
• 🔹 Budgeting & Resource Optimization
• Spearheaded the management of annual budgets exceeding ₹100 crore, achieving 15–20% cost savings through innovative procurement strategies and efficient resource allocation.
• Delivered cost-effective solutions for deploying advanced security systems like CCTV surveillance, power fencing, anti-intruder bollards, explosive vapor detectors, and X-ray baggage scanners, enhancing operational security without exceeding budgetary limits.
• 🔹 Crisis & Risk Management
• Successfully led multi-agency coordination during large-scale emergencies, including firefighting operations, ensuring zero casualties and minimal asset damage.
• Developed and executed comprehensive business continuity plans to maintain operational readiness during unforeseen disruptions.
• 🔹 Governance & Compliance
• Championed transparency and e-governance initiatives, reducing bureaucratic inefficiencies and fostering a corruption-free environment through targeted employee sensitization programs.
• Conducted over 50 audits and inspections, ensuring strict compliance with safety, security, and operational standards.
• 🔹 Operational Excellence
• As an Executive Officer, I was responsible for the operations and administration of ships and shore units, ensuring 100% operational readiness and resource optimization across multiple verticals.
• Enhanced employee morale and operational efficiency through structured training programs, resulting in a 30% improvement in productivity metrics.