Amit Kumar Singh
Bangalore
Summary
Visionary leader with proven track record in steering organizations toward success through strategic planning and effective management. Skilled in building cohesive teams, driving innovation, and enhancing operational efficiency to achieve business objectives. Demonstrated ability to transform challenges into opportunities, resulting in significant impact on company growth and profitability.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Operating Officer
PositiveEdge Technology
Bangalore
06.2017 - 12.2024
- Directed all operational functions (including sales) in India, UAE, USA locations.
- Oversee HR, Admin and Finance functioning in India.
- Saved more than a million dollars within the first year by completely restructuring Dubai operations.
- Saved more than 10% annually by plugging leaks in administrative operations.
- Built strategic relationships with OEMs to improve visibility and create better business opportunities.
- Redefined the delivery and engagement model and achieved 100% in-time completion of every project in last six years.
- Ensured not a single disruption in services in any of the ongoing projects for global clients during the coronavirus period.
- Attained a year-over-year revenue growth in the double digits through partner ecosystem.
- Fostered a supportive work environment, leading to enhanced delivery speed and quality.
Command Engineering (B)
Transport and Helicopters
Gandhinagar
03.2015 - 05.2017
- Managed seven flying units with more than 60 transport aircraft (An-32, Avro) and Helicopters (Chetak, A LH Mk-IV/Mk-III, Mi-17, Mi-17V5).
- Monitored allotment and distribution of Air Armament and ammunition for all aircraft in command AOR and visiting squadrons.
- Maintained the highest fleet serviceability and excellent flight safety record by ensuring timely forecast and provisioning of spares.
Chief Engineering & Training Officer
Bangalore
05.2013 - 05.2014
- Streamlined and optimized maintenance and logistics operations resulting in an increase in overall productivity.
- Presided over the activities of four technical training units with a total trainee strength of close to 5000 airmen.
- Oversaw a yearly budget of 1,000 million INR to address maintenance and training requirements at the base.
- Accomplished the onerous task of revising the technical training policy of the entire Indian Air Force.
- Won the best Communication Unit award in IAF for the year 2013.
Commanding Officer
Bangalore
05.2011 - 05.2013
- Commanded Operational, Maintenance and Administrative functions of one of the most unique unit in IAF.
- Garnered all round appreciation and commendation for exceptional contribution in resolving maintainability issues on LCA (Tejas) aircraft.
- Prepared Mirage 2000 first-line schedules as per IAF maintenance philosophy for the first time.
- Developed the servicing schedules of ALH Mk-IV for the first time in close coordination with the design agency.
- Evaluated and accepted the first lot of tools, test and ground equipment of Tejas aircraft worth more than 300 crore.
- Facilitated acceptance and ferry of first lot of ALH Mk-IV to an operational unit.
- Undertook maintenance evaluation of LCA, ALH Mk-IV, LCH, Jaguar upgrade and other indigenous fleets.
Senior Engineer Aircraft
Flying Base
Guwahati
09.2003 - 05.2011
- Headed Maintenance Control Centre operations and handled second line servicing of Mi-17 and Avro aircraft.
- Completed life upgrade of 30 Mi-17 helicopters in close coordination with the Russian team and in Eastern Sector.
- Secured exceptional grading during maintenance inspection and won the trophy of best combat helicopter unit.
Chief Engineering Officer
Flying Base
Jammu
02.2009 - 03.2011
- Spearheaded the maintenance and logistics operations of a forward base equipped with a Mi-17IV helicopter unit, a UAV squadron and four radar units.
- Operationalized the SatCom and the fiber optic network in the most adverse and hostile conditions in the J&K region.
- Revamped maintenance and logistics practices to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Set up the first I-level maintenance facility for UAVs in the J&K region.
Chief Engineering Officer
United Nation Missions
Sudan
12.2007 - 01.2009
- Orchestrated end-to-end maintenance and logistics operations for the Indian Aviation Contingent, managing six Mi-17 helicopters, 500+ technical assets, and leading a team of 120 techno/logistics personnel.
- Interacted with UN officials from different nations on a daily basis for planning and execution of aviation, technical, and logistics tasks.
- Undertook extensive structural repair of IAF helicopters in field conditions to sustain UN operations.
Senior Production Engineer
Repair & Overhaul Depot
Chandigarh
09.2001 - 08.2003
- Coordinated overhaul and repair of components fitted on Mi-17, M-8, Mi-35, Mi-26, An-32, IL-76 helicopters and aircraft.
- Record overhaul of 30 helicopters for two consecutive years.
- Authored Modification leaflet and implemented mod on all Mi-17 helicopters for spurious fire warning.
- Undertook provisioning review of aircraft spares in excess of 5 million USD.
Officer In-charge
Aircraft Communication Squadron
New Delhi
12.1996 - 08.2001
- Maintained nearly 100% serviceability of Mi-8 saloon version helicopters earmarked for communicating VVIP/ VIP dignitaries for five years.
- Planned and executed three helicopter overseas mission for the Prime Minister during the SAARC summit for the first time in Squadron history.
Senior Technical Officer
Helicopter Unit
Yelahanka
07.1994 - 11.1996
- Executed highest number second line servicing on Mi-8 helicopters in entire IAF for two consecutive calendar years.
- Awarded commendation by the Chief of Air Staff for exemplary contribution.
Senior Technical Officer
Helicopter Unit
Gorakhpur
02.1991 - 06.1994
- Facilitated urgent mercy missions in Nepal and other states and managed helicopter detachments of 15-20 aircraft from hostile and unprepared terrain.
- Achieved record AOG build-up of 8 helicopters in less than two months with sustained 100% serviceability.
Education
Masters - Management Science
Osmania University
04.2015
Masters - Armament Technology
Defence Institute of Advanced Tech
06.2007
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics
Nagpur University
06.1989
Skills
- Strategic business planning
- Project execution
- IT project management
- Aircraft maintenance
- Technical asset evaluation
- Maintenance and overhaul
- Diplomatic relations
- Logistics management
Special Expertise
- Strategic business planning
- Project planning and execution
- IT projects
- Aircraft Maintenance & Management
- Maintenance Evaluation of Aircraft and technical assets
- Maintenance Repair and Overhaul
- Diplomatic Assignments
- Logistics (planning, forecasting and procurement)
- Resource Management
- Policy and Procedure development
Timeline
Chief Operating Officer
PositiveEdge Technology
06.2017 - 12.2024
Command Engineering (B)
Transport and Helicopters
03.2015 - 05.2017
Chief Engineering & Training Officer
05.2013 - 05.2014
Commanding Officer
05.2011 - 05.2013
Chief Engineering Officer
Flying Base
02.2009 - 03.2011
Chief Engineering Officer
United Nation Missions
12.2007 - 01.2009
Senior Engineer Aircraft
Flying Base
09.2003 - 05.2011
Senior Production Engineer
Repair & Overhaul Depot
09.2001 - 08.2003
Officer In-charge
Aircraft Communication Squadron
12.1996 - 08.2001
Senior Technical Officer
Helicopter Unit
07.1994 - 11.1996
Senior Technical Officer
Helicopter Unit
02.1991 - 06.1994
Masters - Management Science
Osmania University
Masters - Armament Technology
Defence Institute of Advanced Tech
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics
Nagpur University
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