Headline

Operations & Strategy Leader | Drone/Defense | BD · Project Management

About

Operating at the intersection of deeptech, and AI, I am building and scaling products that solve real-world problems with disciplined execution and premium user experience. I drive defense-focused drone programs, managing cross-functional teams to deliver surveillance and tactical systems that meet stringent military and regulatory standards, backed by prior experience in large-scale mapping, hydrographic surveys, and power line inspections. I am also incubating an AI startup at MVP stage and an event venture in the idea phase, both built around high-leverage, revenue-linked use cases and meticulously designed experiences that compound over time. With a foundation in aerospace engineering and a track record across project management, process optimization, and stakeholder management, my focus is on building resilient, multi-vertical businesses where technology, operations, and commercial strategy are perfectly aligned.

Location

New Delhi

AI stack

claude

gemini

openai

perplexity

Canva Magic Studio

ChatGPT

Work experience

Business Operations Manager at enord, Oct 2025 - Present · 1 yr, Delhi, India, ▪ Own end-to-end business operations including budgeting, resource planning, vendor management, and KPI reporting to senior leadership. ▪ Drive business development by visiting prospective client sites, attending industry events, and representing Enord to generate qualified leads and build commercial partnerships. ▪ Execute order lifecycle management — from lead conversion to delivery — acting as the bridge between BD and operations teams. ▪ Build and manage P&L for operational projects, ensuring cost-effectiveness and margin optimization without compromising quality or compliance. ▪ Spearhead strategic recommendations and operational dashboards for senior management, enabling data-driven decision-making. ▪ Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, company policies, and industry standards across all functions.

Project Manager - Drones at Bharat Test House, Feb 2025 - Sep 2025 · 8 mos, Delhi, India, ▪ Led development and deployment of advanced drone systems for defense (surveillance, reconnaissance, tactical ops), managing cross-functional teams across hardware, software, and testing. ▪ Collaborated directly with defense stakeholders for requirement definition, field demonstrations, and design iteration. ▪ Owned project timelines, budgets, and risk management; drove compliance with military standards and regulatory frameworks. ▪ Contributed to the strategic roadmap for drone innovation within the defense vertical. ▪ Supported pre-sales demonstrations to defense procurement teams, contributing to pipeline development

Operations Manager at Auxobit Aerospace, Jun 2023 - Dec 2024 · 1 yr 7 mos, Pune District, Maharashtra, India, ▪ Secured recurring contracts through proactive client relationship management, contributing to a 20% increase in sales revenue. ▪ Led hydrographic, bathymetric, power line inspection, and aerial mapping projects, improving project timelines by 15%. ▪ Streamlined internal operations achieving 10% reduction in resource consumption while maintaining output quality. ▪ Regularly engaged with Army personnel for defense demonstrations and gathered feedback for further collaborations.

Assistant Operations Manager at Omnipresent Robot Tech, May 2022 - Jun 2023 · 1 yr 2 mos, Delhi, ▪ Managed the Swamitva Project — India's national land-mapping initiative — overseeing surveys across 500+ sq. km. ▪ Built and managed end-to-end supply chain processes, reducing project delays by 10%. ▪ Developed SOPs that cut project completion time by 12%; trained 30+ drone pilots, boosting team efficiency by 25%.

Associate Engineer at Rossell Techsys (Division of Rossell India Limited), Sep 2021 - Apr 2022 · 8 mos, India, ▪ Developed and managed the creation of Bill of Materials (BOM) and work instructions for the build-to-print (BTP) division, ensuring production efficiency. ▪ Automated Job Assembly Procedures (JAPs) using VBA in MS Office, cutting documentation time by 50%, improving workflow efficiency. ▪ Handled Production Control Systems (PCS) and DITMCO testing, ensuring high standards of production quality for aerospace components. ▪ Gained extensive knowledge of industry-standard connectors, cables, wires, and jointing accessories, contributing to better product quality and reliability.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF AEROSPACE ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT

Flight lab, INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KANPUR