Dec 2021 – Present · 4 yrs 5 mos · On-site

• Statutory Role:
• The Registrar is a statutory officer of the Institute appointed under the Institutes of Technology Act, 1961, and the Statutes of the IITs. The Registrar is the custodian of records, the Secretary to the Board of Governors (BoG), Senate, and other statutory bodies, and is responsible for all administrative, legal, and regulatory matters of the Institute.
• Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• 🔷 Academic Administration:
• Custodian of all academic records and responsible for the conduct of Senate meetings.
• 🔷 Statutory & Governance Duties:
• Act as Secretary to the Board of Governors, Senate, and Finance Committee.
• Ensure timely circulation of agenda and minutes, implement decisions of governing bodies.
• 🔷 Human Resource Management:
• Oversee recruitment, service matters, promotions, training, and welfare of 1,500+ permanent employees (faculty and staff).
• Handle conduct rules, disciplinary procedures, and vigilance matters.
• 🔷 Student Affairs:
• Ensure administrative support for 15,000+ students,
• Support Student Wellness Centre, Anti-Ragging Committee, and Gender Cell.
• 🔷 Contract & Outsourced Workforce Management:
• Regulate the functioning, compliance, and welfare of 1,000+ contract workers including:
• Sanitation, housekeeping, security, canteen, maintenance and logistics.
• 🔷 Land, Estate, and Infrastructure Oversight:
• Administrative oversight of the entire 500-acre campus including:
• Land records, legal compliance with local authorities, and encroachment protection.
• 🔷 Legal and RTI Compliance:
• Handle legal cases, court matters, MoUs, contracts, and institutional compliance with laws.
• 🔷 Digitization & Process Reforms:
• Promote e-governance, process simplification, ERP adoption, and digital transformation of administration.
• 🔷 Liaison with Government and Agencies:
• Act as nodal point for communication with Ministry of Education, UGC, CAG, and other bodies.

Feb 2020 – Dec 2021 · 1 yr 10 mos · On-site

• Head, Materials Management Division
• Key Contributions & Initiatives
• 🔹 1. Online Purchase System (OPS)
• Introduced and institutionalized the fully digitized Online Purchase System, which Enabled seamless indent raising, approvals, comparative statements, and vendor selection.
• 🔹 2. SAP ERP Led the SAP Materials Management (MM) module rollout.
• 🔹 3. Reverse Auction & Just-in-Time (JIT) Procurement
• Pioneered Reverse Auction methodology at IIT Bombay.
• 🔹 4. GeM Implementation Champion
• Ensured 100% compliance with GeM procurement mandates
• Trained 300+ users and supported vendor onboarding
• Leadership in Major National Projects
• A. Aakash-II Tablet Procurement (MHRD)
• Procured and delivered 1 lakh low-cost tablets
• B. 7 Million Solar Lamps Initiative
• Originated the idea of localized production centers, which enabled scalability
• Led the procurement and supply chain design of the first 1 million.
• C. National Virtual Library of India (NVLI)
• Managed procurement of high-performance computing, digitization systems, and translation
• Case Studies in Complex Procurement
• 🚧 National Solar Thermal Power Project – ₹200+ Cr.
• Compliance and Audit Excellence
• Built pre-audit readiness templates for various purchase.
• Ensured procurement audits by:
• CAG
• Internal Audit Cell
• Ministry of Education and CVC
• Vendor Ecosystem & Stakeholder Management
• Developed a competitive, reliable vendor base across sectors
• Institutionalized vendor rating metrics for performance, quality, and delivery compliance
• Created a Product Display Gallery.
• Mentorship to New IITs & Inter-Institutional Support
• Mentored IIT Gandhinagar, Indore, Goa, Dharwad in setting up procurement systems
• Conducted workshops and SOP implementations customized to their early growth phases
• Training & Capacity Building
• Conducted over 80 in-house procurement workshops
• Digital Transformation Achievements

Feb 2015 – Feb 2020 · 5 yrs · On-site

• Head of Materials Management Division.

Oct 2009 – Feb 2014 · 4 yrs 4 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• Head of Materials Management Division. End-to-end procurement of all goods and services of the IIT Bombay. Create and implement best practice purchasing vision, strategy, standard operating procedure & policies. End-to-end procurement of all Consultancy & National level Research Projects run by the Institute across India.

Aug 2007 – Oct 2009 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• Key Leadership Responsibilities:
• Headed the Administration and General Administration Divisions, overseeing institutional HR and operational infrastructure with a focus on governance, compliance, and efficiency.
• Spearheaded end-to-end recruitment for Group B, C & D staff, including manpower planning, screening, selection, onboarding, and succession planning.
• Led staff development and promotion cycles under the Career Progression Scheme, including seniority management, pay fixation, and implementation of Central Pay Commission norms.
• Directed strategic workforce planning, ensuring optimal staff utilization and alignment with institutional goals.
• Administered Institute Vehicle Section: handled vendor management, hiring protocols, garage operations, and logistics for official movement.
• Introduced and implemented institution-wide operational policies, including:
• Uniform standards for eligible staff
• Official mobile provisioning for officers and key personnel
• Post & Courier management, optimizing delivery systems across departments
• Collaborated with cross-functional departments to enhance administrative systems, streamline compliance, and elevate staff engagement.
• Problem-Solving Highlights:
• Issue: Lack of transparency in vehicle hiring policies.
• Solution: Created a rate-card-based tender process and a usage log dashboard.
• Result: Cut unauthorized usage and saved ₹15 lakh/year.
• Issue: Staff grievances on promotion eligibility.
• Solution: Implemented a transparent, merit-based matrix system.
• Result: Improved staff morale and reduced administrative appeals.

Oct 2003 – Aug 2007 · 3 yrs 10 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• Leadership & Strategic Audit Oversight:
• Led the Internal Audit Division, overseeing compliance, financial accuracy, and regulatory alignment across all institutional operations.
• Directed audit, verification, and certification of final payments related to retirement benefits, pay, allowances, and statutory entitlements.
• Scrutinized and approved high-stakes financial and administrative proposals including:
• Pay fixation, HBA (House Building Advance), lien, medical reimbursements
• Foreign travel authorizations (TA), purchase files, work orders, and vendor bills
• Conducted comprehensive internal audits of:
• Revenue-generating units, ensuring process efficiency and revenue protection
• All student hostels, with special audit of mess staff service records and fund utilization
• Ensured institutional accountability through continuous monitoring of compliance with:
• Governing body resolutions, statutory orders, and central/state government directives
• Served as liaison officer for CAG auditors and Chartered Accountants, facilitating smooth external audit processes and regulatory inspections
• Played a key role in tracking the implementation of Board and statutory decisions, driving governance and internal control enhancements
• Impact:
• Reinforced the Institute's financial integrity, risk management, and operational transparency. Developed a robust internal audit framework, significantly reducing discrepancies and strengthening institutional audit-readiness and compliance culture.