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Maj Gaurav Patni

Director of Engineering

Gurugram, Haryana, India15 yrs 6 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Led a 225-person team in high-pressure environments.
  • Expert in crisis management and operational continuity.
  • Proven track record in risk evaluation and security.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned Operations and Risk Management professional with extensive experience in military and corporate environments.

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Skills

Core Skills

Operations ManagementCrisis ManagementProgram ManagementBusiness ContinuityRisk ManagementSupply Chain Management

Other Skills

Security ManagementProcess ImprovementLoss PreventionRegulatory ComplianceVendor ManagementRisk EvaluationSecurity MeasuresIntelligence GatheringLoss Prevention StrategiesData WarehousingLeadershipBusiness StrategyFraud InvestigationsPeople ManagementCross-functional Team Leadership

About

A military veteran with 14 years versatile experience and a high degree of physical and mental robustness in performing any task. I am qualified as a Civil Engineer with vast military experience of handling projects related to Infrastructure development, logistics, Operations ,Human Resource management , Intelligence gathering, Counter Insurgency operations and CBRN expert. Accomplishment: • Supervised a 225 – person team, providing individual coaching and mentor ship to foster professional development. • Served in one of the most equipment heavy unit of Indian Army at Western Sector. • Ensured timely completion of operational task at different terrains thereby maintaining high standards of Indian Army. • Extensive experience in liaising with high level central ,state and govt authorities. • Ensured timely deliveries of procurement demands with effective management of supply chain of unit. • Negotiated the surrender of militants in High risk environment of North East Region. • Led Formation team in Army Adventure cup and stood first for two consecutive years. • Marathon/Ultra marathon runner. Core Competencies • Operations Management • General administration • Human resource management • Recruitment and resourcing • Employee motivation • Crises management • Supply Chain Management • Logistics • Event management

Experience

15 yrs 6 mos
Total Experience
11 yrs 11 mos
Average Tenure
1 yr 3 mos
Current Experience

Eternal

Director

Jan 2025Present · 1 yr 3 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

  • 1. Operations Support – Streamlining operational processes, crisis management, and optimizing workflows for efficiency.
  • 2. Incident Response & Crisis Management – Leading response teams, mitigating risks, and ensuring business recovery strategies.
  • 3. Business Continuity & Risk Management – Developing and implementing strategies to ensure resilience and operational continuity across all business units.
  • 4. Security Head PAN India- looking after security for all BlinkIt express stores / warehouses & Zomato sites.
  • 5. Working with leadership, Tech and operational teams to strengthen Business Continuity , governance and operational resilience.
  • 6. Threat Mitigation – Mid-Mile & Last-Mile
  • 7. Implementing protocols for mid-mile & last-mile logistics to prevent theft, fraud, and operational disruptions
  • 8. Compliance- Ensuring all necessary compliance/Licenses are approved from respective authorities.
Operations ManagementCrisis ManagementBusiness ContinuityRisk ManagementSecurity Management

Blinkit

2 roles

Associate Director

May 2023Present · 2 yrs 11 mos · On-site

  • Program Manager | Process improvement | Business continuity | Ops support | Loss Prevention & Mitigation | Regulatory Compliance
  • Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and optimize resources.
  • Pan India security head for Zomato Ware Houses, Cloud Kitchens & Blinkit Express stores.
  • Vendor Management & Vendor contracts.
  • Collaborate with project managers, subject matter experts, and team members to facilitate effective decision-making, problem-solving, and conflict resolution.
  • Develop comprehensive program plans, including scope, timeline, resource allocation, and budget management, while identifying and mitigating potential risks.
Program ManagementProcess ImprovementBusiness ContinuityLoss PreventionRegulatory ComplianceVendor Management

Associate Director

Sep 2022Sep 2023 · 1 yr · On-site

  • Ops support & Business continuity

Indian army

2 roles

Operations Manager

Sep 2011Sep 2022 · 11 yrs

  • Held various command and staff appointments which includes Risk evaluation and implementing
  • security measures for the safety of troops.
  • Ensured 100% safety of men, equipment & assets as loss prevention officer.
  • Supply chain management at various locations.
  • Negotiated the surrender of militants in High risk environment of North East Region.
  • Ensured safe movement of Military convoys in CI areas.
  • Responsible for collection and collating of intelligence to enable real time reporting through the chain
  • of command.
  • Organized various Civic Action Development program in Forward remote location of north east region.
Risk EvaluationSecurity MeasuresSupply Chain ManagementIntelligence GatheringRisk Management

Officer Cadet

Oct 2010Sep 2011 · 11 mos

Education

Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow

Post Graduate Certification in Business Management and Administration

Mar 2022Aug 2022

Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya

post graduate diploma — defence management

Nov 2018Jan 2019

Jawaharlal Nehru University

Bachelor's of technology — Civil Engineering

Dec 2014Dec 2017

Hindu College, University of Delhi

Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc

Jul 2006Jun 2009

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