Abhishek Kumar Singh
New Delhi
Summary
Dynamic leader with strong problem solving skills in the Government of India, serving as the Director in Department of Pharmaceuticals, with extensive experience in policy development and program management in the pharmaceutical,medical devices and environmental sectors & also possessing a deep understanding of leveraging AI and machine learning for strategic advancements.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director
Department of Pharmaceuticals
01.2023 - Current
- Lead pivotal initiatives of Government in pharmaceutical and medical device sectors, significantly enhancing industry standards and innovation through cluster development scheme
Deputy Secretary
Department of Pharmaceuticals
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Formulated and implemented major flagship scheme of Government of India of Medical devices and pharmaceutical sector with overall budget envelope of approximately $300 million.
Deputy Secretary
Chhattisgarh Government
07.2020 - 10.2021
- Managed technical aspects of Department of Forest and Climate Change, formulating policies and programs for wildlife conservation and forest management
- Administered budget of approximately $100 million USD for all forestry related activities of state.
Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Chhattisgarh Government
02.2018 - 07.2019
- Coordinated with around 50 forest divisions in state of Chhattisgarh to develop annual plans and administer budget of approximately $60 million each year
- This effort was aimed at enhancing effective management and strategic planning in areas of forestry and wildlife conservation.
Chief Executive Officer
Rural Development & Panchayat Raj Department, Chhattisgarh Government
09.2015 - 01.2018
- Led implementation of large-scale rural development schemes of both federal and state government, managing cross functional teams of government departments with annual budget of approximately $ 18 million.
Deputy Conservator of Forests
State Forest Department
12.2011 - 08.2015
- Oversaw management of three protected areas, leading team of 150+ personnel and managing substantial annual budget of around $ 1.2 million annually.
Education
Masters in Environmental Management, - Research Methods And Machine Learning
Yale University
New Haven, Connecticut, USA05.2020
MSc, Forestry -
Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy
Dehradun, India08.2011
BTech, Chemical Engineering -
Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
Kanpur, India05.2005
Skills
- Staff Management
- Budget Control
- Project Management
- Project Coordination
- Data Analysis
- Policy Development
- Event Planning
- Program Management
- Cross-functional Team Leadership
- Stakeholder Engagement
Certification
Certifications
AI for Every one- Coursera
Foundations of Project management -Coursera
Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project-Coursera
Hobbies
- Playing Sports
- Reading Books
- Visiting Places of historical significance
- Looking at nature in stillness
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Director
Department of Pharmaceuticals
01.2023 - Current
Deputy Secretary
Department of Pharmaceuticals
10.2021 - 01.2023
Deputy Secretary
Chhattisgarh Government
07.2020 - 10.2021
Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Chhattisgarh Government
02.2018 - 07.2019
Chief Executive Officer
Rural Development & Panchayat Raj Department, Chhattisgarh Government
09.2015 - 01.2018
Deputy Conservator of Forests
State Forest Department
12.2011 - 08.2015
Masters in Environmental Management, - Research Methods And Machine Learning
Yale University
MSc, Forestry -
Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy
BTech, Chemical Engineering -
Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
Certifications
AI for Every one- Coursera
Foundations of Project management -Coursera
Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project-Coursera
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