Specialisation:

A. Aircraft Production Engineering

B. Industrial R&D and Project Engineering Management 

C. Strategic Planning and Implementation

D. Organisation and Leadership Development

E. Aerospace Supply Chain Management

Major Professional Contributions:

• Led HAL in development of Hindustan-228, first indigenous transport aircraft certified by DGCA India.
• Successful export of initial two Hindustan 228 aircraft to Guyana marking maiden export of civil certified transport aircraft from India.
• Development of advanced manufacturing capabilities with implementation of new technologies like integral wing machining, advanced composites, alternative eco-friendly processes to substitute use of hazardous chemicals, etc.
• Initiated development of Dornier 228 aircraft variants for roles like medical evacuation and maritime surveillance.
• Increased production rate through process re-engineering, raising annual output for Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) production from 16 to 24 units and for Dornier 228 from 6 to 15 units  respectively.
• Spearheaded indigenous development of over 500 LRUs, critical to aircraft systems for LCA, ALH, LCH, LUH, and Hindustan-228.
• Achieved dual certification (civil and military) for systems including Air Data Computer, Flight Data Recorder, Cockpit Voice Recorder, and more.
• Pursuing indigenous substitutes for high-value LRUs on Hindustan-228, with over 25% developed and certified.
• Led concurrent engineering with ISRO, DRDO, and others, resulting in critical systems such as GPS/GLONASS/GAGAN Navigation Systems (G3INS).
• Strengthened interfaces among academia, HAL, DRDO, CSIR, ISRO, and defence customers to support self-sufficiency in critical technologies.
• Supported MSMEs to become innovation partners through technology transfer and training.
• Transformed HAL divisions from LRU designers to system integrators for projects like the Indian Multi-role Helicopter and LCA variants.
• Secured 135+ patents with 65+ more in progress, fostering HAL’s intellectual property assets.
• Implemented eco-friendly processes, achieving 25% of energy needs through solar power, AI-driven predictive maintenance, and a paperless production system.

Consultancy Areas:

• Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property Management
• Leadership and Organisational Development in Engineering Sectors
• Aviation Compliance and Certification
• Strategic Planning and Project Management
• Production and Manufacturing Optimisation
• Environmental Sustainability in Aerospace Production
• Supply Chain Development and Vendor Management in Aerospace Industry

Sector Associated With:

• Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing
• Aviation System and Technologies R&D
• Strategic Defense Production and Development
• Indigenous Aerospace Manufacturing

Sectors Interested to Offer Service:

• Aircraft Manufacturing Operations
• Supply Chain and Industrial Development
• Leadership Development in Aerospace and Engineering
• Aviation and Defence Policy Making

Professional Experience

• Oversaw key projects on indigenous trainer aircraft HPT-32 and licensed production of HS748 and Dornier 228, establishing robust maintenance and overhaul facilities.
• Directed successful production and certification of Hindustan 228 aircraft, upgraded civil variant of Dornier 228, thereby achieving the first DGCA certification for an indigenous civilian transport aircraft.
• Increased production capacity and efficiency in HAL Helicopter division through process improvements and customer-focused service for ALH-Dhruv and LCH-Prachand.
• Developed HAL’s business strategies, facilitating expansion into regional civil aviation and supporting diversification goals.
• Transformed HAL’s subsidiary- Naini Aerospace Ltd into aircraft cable loom manufacturing facility.
• Spearheaded partnerships with DRDO, ISRO, and private-sector SMEs to support strategic national aerospace projects.
• Led development and production of advanced systems for Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH), and Light Utility Helicopter (LUH), driving indigenous technology initiatives for HAL.
• Promoted aerospace capabilities in the UP Defence Corridor, enhancing HAL’s role in regional defense infrastructure.

Keywords

• Aerospace Visionary
• Innovation Catalyst in Aerospace & Defence Segment
• Pioneer of Indigenous Aerospace Solutions
• Sustainable Aviation Manufacturing Champion
• Strategic Architect for Aerospace Self-Reliance