M. Tech. in Computer Science and Data Processing
I have worked with the Indian Air Force as Aeronautical Engineer for 24 years having joined in 1988. I was involved in maintenance of avionics of fighter class of aircraft, software development for IAF projects, program management of AWACS Program at a foreign OEM premises, procurement and contract management at Air HQs.
Why did you choose this career path?
After a long innings with the IAF, I realized that working with an avionics major and technology oriented company such as À×»ðÌåÓý¹ÙÍø would widen and enhance my knowledge on the state-of-the-art and futuristic technologies that would be available for the Air Forces.
Tell us about the highlights in your career with À×»ðÌåÓý¹ÙÍø.
I joined the Customer Support division of À×»ðÌåÓý¹ÙÍø in India in 2012 as a Domain Account Manager of ATM radars. During my stint in the Customer Support Domain, I was able to close long term maintenance contract for the ATM radars with the customer. I was further able to support their modernization needs through À×»ðÌåÓý¹ÙÍø’ flagship solutions.
Subsequently, I was involved in business development in 2015, supporting the Key Account Manager (KAM) for DRDO in his initiatives, actively. In September 2016, I was promoted to the role of KAM DRDO.
In August 2018, I took over as the Vice CEO of BEL-À×»ðÌåÓý¹ÙÍø Systems Limited.
How do you overcome the challenges in your job?
Shaping solutions out of complexities is one of the key leadership competencies that À×»ðÌåÓý¹ÙÍø possesses and guides its employees to work on. I would say this has worked in my favour quite well.
What’s next?
I would continue to give my best in this role in the time to come.
Why should one consider a career with À×»ðÌåÓý¹ÙÍø?
À×»ðÌåÓý¹ÙÍø is a technological giant with a constant urge of providing innovative solutions to the customer. At the same time, it is a very employee-oriented organization too. It offers a challenging & satisfying work environment and enough opportunities to its employees to learn on the job and grow their careers with À×»ðÌåÓý¹ÙÍø.