Senior Technical Lead & IT Administrator with 20 years in the Indian Air Force, specializing in project management, IT infrastructure, and cybersecurity. Vast experience in managing projects with a defense and corporate IT background, experienced in managing cross-functional teams, vendor coordination, and delivering high-impact projects on time and within budget. Adept at aligning IT initiatives with business goals and leading digital transformation efforts. Proven expertise in cloud computing (Azure), risk management, and stakeholder collaboration. Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and Agile Coach (ICP-ACP), driving efficiency and innovation. A results-driven IT Manager with extensive experience leading strategic technology initiatives, managing IT infrastructure, and optimizing processes to drive operational efficiency. Adept at overseeing defense and industrial operations, implementing governance models, and ensuring compliance.Seeking a leadership role to optimize industrial operations and digital transformation strategies.
• PMP (JIRA + PMI)
• ICP-ACC (Agile Coach)
• SCRUM trained (SCRUM ALLIANCE)
• Lean Six Sigma Green belt (LSSGB)
• Cloud Practitioner (Azure)
• Material Management (GDMM)
• Team Management
22 Years of experience in Tech, Security Architecture, IT
I am an IT Manager with extensive experience across defence, aerospace, and enterprise IT operations. A retired Sergeant from the Indian Air Force, I have worked on mission-critical projects such as AFNET, IACCS, and Software Defined Radio (SDR), gaining strong expertise in secure communications, network architecture, system integration, and compliance-driven environments. My career reflects hands-on leadership in managing infrastructure, cybersecurity, IT assets, and operational support for high-availability systems.
Currently, I oversee end-to-end IT operations in a defence manufacturing setup, aligning technology with business and project objectives. I am process-oriented, security-focused, and driven by problem-solving, with a growing focus on AI, automation, cloud platforms, and scalable digital solutions. My approach combines defence-grade discipline with modern IT innovation to deliver reliable, efficient, and future-ready systems.
Project, Program & Agile Management
PMP® (Project Management Professional),Certified Scrum Master® (CSM),
ICP-ACP® (Agile Coach),Jira Project Management,Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSGB), GDMM (Graduate Diploma in Materials Management)
IT Infrastructure, Cloud & Security
Azure Administrator – AZ-104, AZ-500,Linux System Administration,Hardware & Networking,ISO 27001 – Information Security Management System (ISMS),AI & ML Program (ICTRD),DevOps (Pursuing)
Knowledge of Application Development & Productivity Tools
Developing Applications with MySQL & PHP,MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Applications like Citrix,Mentor_Dx, Solidworks
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Madurai Kamraj University
MCA 2014
Indian Institute of Materials Management
Graduate Diploma in material management 2010
Sikkim manipal University
BSc(IT) 2009
Communication Training Institute, Indian Air Force, Bangalore
PMP® Certified IT Project Manager with extensive experience in managing mission-critical defense and enterprise IT projects, accomplished projects with BEL,HCL, Rafael, and Elbit Systems.
Certified IT Professional with hands-on experience in cloud fundamentals, secure architectures,cloud security, compliance, scalability,shared responsibility model and cost-optimized resource planning aligned with enterprise and defense IT environments.
With experience in securing enterprise and defense-grade IT environments through risk assessment, incident response, and security operations aligned with industry standards, network security, vulnerability management, and compliance frameworks.
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ISO/IEC 27001 ISMS Professional
With hands-on experience in establishing, implementing, and maintaining Information Security Management Systems aligned with organizational risk and compliance needs.
Skilled in risk assessment, control implementation (Annex A), internal audits, and continuous improvement, ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets.
Practical experience in applying lean thinking to improve process efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance operational performance.Proficient in DMAIC methodology, root cause analysis, and data-driven decision-making to deliver measurable quality and productivity improvements.
Experience in planning, procurement, inventory control, and lifecycle management of IT and technical assets in regulated environments.Skilled in vendor coordination, cost optimization, stock audits, and demand forecasting, ensuring timely availability.
Hands-on experience in maintenance, testing, and operation of mission-critical avionics, communication, and NAV-AID systems.Proven expertise in high-reliability systems, fault diagnosis, preventive maintenance, and strict adherence to defense quality and safety standards.
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