Headline

R&D/Corporate Campus Operations | Early-Stage Businesses Startups | Technology | Retail / Quick Commerce | Ed Tech |

About

Results-driven Operations leader and MCA-Certified Operation leader with 15+ years of progressive experience directing multisite operations, administration, PMO, facilities, and vendor governance across healthcare, technology, and manufacturing environments. Proven expertise in P&L-aligned budget management, strategic planning, process improvement, and enterprise risk management, with 8 years of dedicated healthcare operations leadership. Delivers measurable business impact: governs USD 20M+ in research billing and has driven cost savings of up to 25% against operating budgets through structured governance and vendor negotiation. Skilled at partnering with CXOs, founders, and boards to build governance frameworks, standardize SOPs, and translate data into executive-ready KPI reporting. Track record of scaling operations from the ground up — including launching a 75+ store regional operation and a 340+ person delivery workforce — alongside leading ISO-compliant, audit-ready operations for large, complex, multi-site organizations.

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

claude

openai

Work experience

Independent Operations Leader at Other, Feb 2024 - Aug 2026 · 2 yrs 7 mos, • Led end-to-end office and operational setup for healthcare and R&D businesses, covering infrastructure readiness, workplace operations, vendor onboarding, procurement coordination, and operational launch. • Managed the setup and operational readiness of 1,00,000+ sq. ft. of office/R&D space, ensuring infrastructure, facilities, vendors, and support services were aligned for smooth business operations. • Supported healthcare business setup projects, working with founders and leadership teams to establish practical operating structures, facilities, vendor ecosystems, and administrative processes. • Led the setup of an R&D / print operations facility spanning approximately 10,000 sq. ft., coordinating infrastructure, vendors, workplace requirements, and operational readiness. • Onboarded and governed 50+ vendors across R&D, healthcare, facilities, workplace, and business-support requirements, ensuring commercial, compliance, SLA, and performance controls. • Delivered up to 25% reduction in operating expenses through expense rationalization, vendor negotiations, budget restructuring, and stronger cost governance. • Supported a founder-led restructuring initiative by identifying non-headcount savings, enabling the organization to manage budget pressure while protecting 100% of the workforce. • Partnered directly with CEOs and founders to translate business requirements into executable operational plans and ensure timely implementation. Selected Impact • 1,00,000+ sq. ft. office/R&D setup and operational readiness. • 10,000 sq. ft. R&D/print facility established and operationalized. • 50+ vendors onboarded and brought under structured governance. • 5+ CEOs/founders advised, including 3 healthcare startups. • Up to 25% operating-cost reduction through structured cost optimization. • 100% workforce retention achieved during a cost-restructuring engagement.

Manager – Administration and Facilities at BD, Jul 2019 - Jan 2024 · 4 yrs 7 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, • Led administration and facilities governance for 100000 sq ft R and D campus • Managed budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for admin function • Governed vendor performance through SLA monitoring and scorecards • Supervised billing governance for research projects and financial visibility • Managed transportation, maintenance, recycling, and workplace services • Recruited and supervised housekeeping and support staff performance • Controlled procurement planning aligned to budget discipline • Developed MIS dashboards for cost trends and leadership reporting

Operations Manager at BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) Technology Campus India — R&D Campus/Facility, Jul 2019 - Jan 2024 · 4 yrs 7 mos

Program Management Office Lead at HCL Technologies — R&D Campus/Facility, Mar 2016 - Jul 2019 · 3 yrs 5 mos

PMO Operations Lead at HCLTech, Feb 2016 - Jul 2019 · 3 yrs 6 mos, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, • Directed PMO governance for 600 plus associates in R and D operations • Implemented SharePoint MIS dashboards for project and financial visibility • Redesigned invoicing and billing control processes for accuracy • Managed operating budgets and vendor coordination activities • Standardized KPI tracking and reporting formats across teams • Supported leadership with data driven project and resource planning • Coordinated facilities planning and corporate event logistics • Strengthened governance mechanisms for reporting discipline

Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA, Operation and marketing, Anna University Chennai

Master of Computer Applications, ignou