Nikhil Arora on Tal
About
I’m a Mechanical Engineer and IIM Lucknow MBA with 13+ years of experience across the Energy, Oil & Gas, and Defence sectors, blending engineering expertise with strategic leadership. Currently working as Deputy Manager at Bharat Electronics Limited, I manage high-value procurement and contract operations, driving cost optimization, risk mitigation, and stakeholder alignment under stringent quality and compliance frameworks. Previously at Cairn Oil & Gas, I led major mechanical overhauls, plant shutdowns, and equipment reliability initiatives, delivering significant gains in uptime and efficiency. Certified in PMP®, CSQP®, ISO Auditing, and Data Analytics, I bring a structured, data-driven mindset to problem-solving. My core strengths include: ✔ Strategic sourcing and government contracting ✔ Project execution and cross-functional leadership ✔ Supplier quality and international procurement ✔ SAP (MM/PM), Power BI, and KPI analytics With international exposure in AI and Negotiation through global immersions (France & Netherlands), I’m looking forward to global opportunities in engineering, operations, or consulting where I can contribute to business excellence and transformation. #ProjectManagement #StrategicProcurement #QualityEngineering #Defence #EnergyIndustry #MBA #OperationsLeadership #PMP #CSQP
Work experience
Deputy Manager at Bharat Electronics Limited, Jul 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 10 mos, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
Senior Engineer at Bharat Electronics Limited, Mar 2018 - Jul 2022 · 4 yrs 5 mos, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
Senior Mechanical Engineer at Cairn India Ltd, Jul 2015 - Mar 2018 · 2 yrs 9 mos
Mechanical Engineer at Cairn India Ltd, Jun 2012 - Jul 2015 · 3 yrs 2 mos, Barmer, Rajasthan, India
Education
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General, Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Mechanical Engineering, M.B.M. Engineering College, Jodhpur
