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Director | Rolling Stock & Locomotive Systems | Fleet Reliability | Traction & Propulsion | Metro Rail | RAMS | Engineering Leadership | Indian Railways & Global OEMs

About

Senior Railway Engineering & Operations Leader with 22+ years of global experience driving performance, reliability, and large-scale transformation across Locomotives, Metro Rail, Propulsion, Traction, Depot Operations, and Rolling Stock systems. I have led high-impact programs with top OEMs including Siemens, Alstom, GE, EMD, and strategic partners in the Metro Rail and Indian Railways ecosystem. Known for turning complex engineering challenges into scalable, reliable, and commercially successful solutions, I build and lead high-performance teams that deliver measurable business outcomes—availability, RAMS improvements, lifecycle cost reduction, fleet reliability uplift, and operational excellence. My leadership spans the full spectrum of the rail value chain: 🔹 Engineering & Product Leadership – systems integration, traction, propulsion, M&P, depot set-up, RAMS, IoT & digitalization in fleet operations 🔹 Program & Operations Management – multi-fleet operations, warranty, maintenance strategy, high-value projects, stakeholder governance 🔹 Localization & Make-in-India Strategy – supplier development, cost optimization, import substitution, manufacturing scale-up 🔹 Cross-Functional Leadership – engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, commercial, customer interfaces 🔹 Strategic Growth – supporting OEM bids, partnerships, technology transfers, and market expansion across India & APAC I am valued for my ability to run end-to-end engineering/project organizations, drive data-driven decision-making, and build collaborative cultures that scale. My experience working with RDSO, IR, Metro Corporations, global OEM teams, and EPCs strengthens my ability to align technical outcomes with business goals. My leadership mission: To build world-class engineering teams and deliver safe, reliable, and future-ready rolling stock solutions that support India’s rail modernization and global sustainability objectives. If you are seeking a Director-level leader who can bring technical authority, operations excellence, and strategic vision to complex rail programs, I welcome meaningful opportunities to connect.

Location

Bengaluru

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Work experience

Project Director at Benson Marine Services Pvt Ltd, Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos, Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India, As Project Director, I lead Benson Marine’s efforts to indigenously develop rail wiper systems for Metro, Indian Railways, and High-Speed Rail projects in partnership with Hepworth UK. Under my direction, we achieved a 70% reduction in import dependency, streamlined cost structures, and secured DMRC and KMRCL performance certifications. I’ve driven national market expansion, enhanced product approval cycles by 30%, and successfully released long-held performance bank guarantees through effective stakeholder engagement. My leadership in localization and cost optimization has positioned Benson Marine as a trusted partner in India’s growing metro and rail ecosystem.

Maintenance Manager at Siemens, Apr 2024 - Jan 2025 · 10 mos, Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India, At Siemens, I directed depot operations for WAG10 locomotives, ensuring complete operational readiness and achieving over 95% fleet uptime. I optimized maintenance programs to reduce downtime by 15% and collaborated with engineering teams to enhance corrective action closure by 40%. My efforts in preventive maintenance, resource planning, and safety ensured seamless project transitions and full EHS compliance at the depot level.

Fleet & Warranty Manager at Alstom, Dec 2022 - Apr 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos, India

Assistant General Manager - Projects at Faiveley Transport, Aug 2016 - Dec 2022 · 6 yrs 5 mos, Hosur Area, India

Fleet Manager - Customer Support & Service at EMD LOCOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED, Jun 2014 - Aug 2016 · 2 yrs 3 mos, Noida Area, India, • Handling technical/warranty issues across all zonal sheds • Participate in technical meetings with DLW/RDSO/sheds • Close coordination with EMD commercial/Engineering/Logistics/Production teams. • Provide support for AMC activity. • Proactive and quick response to complaints. • Prompt, thorough and effective investigations in sync with Engineering team. • Implementation of all necessary steps to prevent component failure • Prevention through good compliance, and working as per EMD’s policy. • Appropriate follow-through

Education

+2, Computer Science, Hindu Higher Secondary School

P.S.Sr.Sec.School