Meghaa Puunia

Founder

Pune, Maharashtra, India19 yrs 3 mos experience

Key Highlights

  • Over 20 years of leadership experience in high-performance environments.
  • Founder of Skillecta AI, driving career transformation programs.
  • Expert in bridging potential and performance across diverse sectors.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic leader in talent development and operational excellence across defense and corporate sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

LeadershipStrategic ThinkingTalent DevelopmentStrategic PlanningOperations Management

Other Skills

AnticipationInternal CommunicationsExternal CommunicationsProgram DevelopmentTrainingTechnology IntegrationProject ManagementHR PoliciesDisaster ManagementPortal DevelopmentSecurity ManagementLogistics ManagementDevelopment ManagementCoachingQuantitative Data

About

Two Worlds. One Mission. I have served in two high-performance arenas — the Indian Air Force and the corporate world — each shaping my leadership philosophy, strategic vision, and ability to deliver results under pressure. In the Air Force, I mastered discipline, precision, and mission-focus to lead in high-stakes environments. In the corporate world, I applied these principles to drive transformation, strengthen talent pipelines, and deliver measurable outcomes across Defence, IT, BFSI, and global workforce ecosystems. 20+ Years of Impact. For over two decades, I have bridged the gap between potential and performance — from training officers in operational readiness to preparing corporate leaders and graduates to excel in competitive, fast-changing industries. Founder – Skillecta AI At Skillecta AI, I design and deliver career transformation programs that combine technology-powered future skills with behavioural mastery — enabling students, professionals, and organisations to thrive in the digital economy while standing out Core Expertise • Design Thinking & Innovation Strategy – Applying human-centered design to solve complex problems, spark creativity, and drive business transformation • AI-Driven Future Skills – Equipping learners with tools, adaptability, and confidence to excel in a technology-first workplace • Behavioural Excellence & Executive Presence – Strengthening influence, decision-making, and professional impact • Soft Skills & Communication Mastery – Elevating clarity, persuasion, and leadership communication for diverse audiences • Interview & Career Acceleration Strategies – Helping individuals secure opportunities and achieve rapid career growth Proven Approach With the dual lens of a Global HR Leader and a military officer, I understand exactly what it takes to get noticed, get hired, and succeed. My programs combine: • Structured, progressive skill-building • Real-world application and scenario-based training • Confidence, adaptability, and leadership coaching • Integration of design thinking and AI readiness into career growth plans For me, skill development is not just about learning — it’s about creating professionals who are clear in direction, confident in execution, and consistent in performance. Who I Work With • Universities and colleges aiming to boost placement outcomes • Institutions preparing students for the campus-to-corporate leap • Professionals and leaders seeking to future-proof their careers Let’s Connect

Experience

19 yrs 3 mos
Total Experience
4 yrs 9 mos
Average Tenure
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Current Experience

Skillecta ai

Founder & CEO

Jul 2025Present · 10 mos

Ubs

2 roles

Director - Group Finance India Integration

Apr 2024Dec 2025 · 1 yr 8 mos · On-site

AnticipationInternal CommunicationsExternal CommunicationsLeadershipStrategic Thinking

Director - Transformation & Culture Lead

Jan 2023Apr 2024 · 1 yr 3 mos · On-site

AnticipationExternal CommunicationsLeadershipStrategic Thinking

Acs solutions

2 roles

Associate Director - Global L&OD

Promoted

Jun 2022Dec 2022 · 6 mos

  • Developed & implemented programs designed to achieve strategic, business, and operational goals; and advised senior leadership on matters that include talent development, performance management, strategic planning, policy, staffing, compensation, and succession planning.
  • Directed launch of ISMS course
  • Revamped New Hire Orientation Program for Global Recruitment Centre and US Jr Recruiter which improved the Trainee engagement from 72% to 89%
  • Led major Technology Integration initiative
Internal CommunicationsExternal CommunicationsTalent DevelopmentStrategic Planning

Senior Manager: Talent Development

Nov 2021May 2022 · 6 mos

  • PMO Governanance L & OD
Internal CommunicationsExternal CommunicationsTalent Development

Coalition for disaster resilient infrastructure

Deputy Director

Jul 2020Dec 2021 · 1 yr 5 mos · Delhi, India

  • Key role in setting up Centre for Disaster Resistant Infrastructure (CDRI). Amongst the first few employees, ensured go-live of the Centre in 2020, during Pandemic.
  • Led critical Disaster Resilience Projects on Power Sector, Airport Operations, Telecom sector, Fiscal Assessment of Critical Infra
  • Led the design, Development and Operationalisation of Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (DRI) knowledge portal.
  • Strategized HR policies & processes
  • Instrumental in securing all clearances and liaison with relevant ministries for clearances, FCRA compliance and funding
  • Introduced procurement policies and processes which support complex, international procurement as per applicable laws and market practices
  • Conducted Audits to implement Loss Prevention techniques and Fire & Safety procedures
  • Created a reliable and strong intelligence and information network with local police, administrative authorities

Indian air force (iaf)

3 roles

Deputy Director HR

Promoted

Jan 2016Jul 2020 · 4 yrs 6 mos

  • Acquired exceptional cross-functional experience in the Air Force, across different functions of Security & Loss Prevention, Security Audits & Compliance, Infrastructure, Logistics, Supply Chain, Security, Recruitment, HR, Operations and Administration.
  • Well versed with risk assessment, vigilance, security procedures and systems to protect men, physical assets, perimeter security, access control and VIP security.
  • Effectively contributed to Infrastructural development and operationalization of entire Anti-hijack Air defense unit at Delhi airport.
  • Deployed the AD system to operational locations during High Alerts, DIADC (Delhi Integrated Air Defence) around Republic Day and Independence Day.
  • Ensured 100 percent Availability of the Air Defense System and actively led the team during pre & post Balakot operations.
  • Led deployment of multiple Live Air Defense assets convoys by road across the country with incident free mobility and timely transportation to the destination

Senior Operations Manager

Promoted

May 2010Jul 2016 · 6 yrs 2 mos

Senior Administrative Officer

Jan 2006May 2010 · 4 yrs 4 mos

Education

SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS)

Diploma in Operations Management — Operations Management

Jan 2020Jan 2021

ICBI

Bussiness program in Soft Skill Training

Jan 2020Jan 2021

MICA | The School of Ideas

PGDM — Public Relations

Jan 2018Jan 2019

LPU Distance Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA — HR

Jan 2015Jan 2018

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