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Amit Sharma

Gandhinagar

Summary

Dynamic Managing Partner with over 20 years of extensive experience in government and corporate security, specializing in risk management, fraud prevention, and crisis management. Proven track record in delivering tailored security solutions that enhance organizational resilience and mitigate emerging threats. Expertise in stakeholder management and intelligence services enables the establishment of long-term partnerships, ensuring actionable strategies that yield measurable results. Committed to leveraging cutting-edge tools and practical experience to navigate complex security challenges for business growth.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Managing Partner

DRASInt Risk Alliance
Gandhinagar
11.2024 - Current
  • Company Overview: We at DRASInt Risk Alliance are strongly committed to enabling organizations to tackle risks
  • DRASInt Risk brings the latest tools and practical field experience to forward-thinking security consulting, intelligence services, and risk mitigation strategies
  • We aim to help clients build resilience and stay ahead of emerging threats
  • Spearheading business growth and strategic partnerships, growing DRASInt Risk into the trusted leader for risk management and security solutions
  • Built relationships by providing expert advisory services on threat mitigation and compliance
  • Develop customized risk management frameworks to mitigate cybersecurity and operational risks to improve resilience and business continuity
  • Manage fraud prevention, providing data-driven risk solutions and industry best practices to detect and prevent fraud to protect assets
  • Crisis Management & Incident response in high-stakes crisis situations, recovery from fraud, and other security breaches
  • We at DRASInt Risk Alliance are strongly committed to enabling organizations to tackle risks
  • DRASInt Risk brings the latest tools and practical field experience to forward-thinking security consulting, intelligence services, and risk mitigation strategies
  • We aim to help clients build resilience and stay ahead of emerging threats

Business Consultant - R&D, Product Development, Testing and Delivery

DRASInt Risk Alliance
India
10.2020 - 10.2024
  • Served as Chief Risk Officer (CRO) in spearheading the research and development of innovations for risk management
  • Managed the relationships with vendors and improved brand protection strategies
  • Authored the 'DRASInt Security Officers' Manual'
  • Developed the 'DRASInt Jobs-Prototype' Risk Job Portal
  • Developed and implemented internships and certification programs in corporate security & investigations
  • Conducted site risk assessments and fraud investigations
  • Served as a military & embedded talent solutions to support the growth of clients business objectives
  • Key projects :-
  • Feb 2021 - Dec 2021: Built an 11-month Vigilance portfolio improvement at AIA Engineering Ltd and the group during COVID. Innovated plant Vigil audits, anti-fraud measures, and prevention across all manufacturing steps. Improved financial controls in procurement and fleet management, provided advisory on global cyber risks, and SAP security.
  • Feb 2022 - Oct 2024: Conceptualized and designed a dedicated Risk Job Portal, Getjobsandskills, for risk management professionals, fusing industry practice with digital enablers. Sold the platform to a client for further management and scaling, ensuring growth.

Owner & Head of Operations

M/s Amit Sharma Security Agency (ASSA)
Gujarat
07.2020 - 09.2024
  • Compliant with PSARA (Private Security Agency Regulation Act, 2005), working under the Directorate General Resettlement Guarding Services, ensuring compliance with labour laws and tax regulations
  • Provided high-profile GAIL and IOCL in Gujarat, India, with security services up to March 2024
  • Armed & unarmed guards deployed across sensitive sites, providing 24/7 security coverage for industrial and commercial assets
  • Protected sea-facing pipelines, supply chains, and critical infrastructure against theft, sabotage, and environmental hazards
  • Ensured safe handling of fuel pipelines, preventing accidents and material loss during high-risk operations
  • Implemented strict safety (fire) protocols to reduce workplace incidents and enhance personnel safety
  • Incident response in high-stakes crisis situations that helped in recovery from fraud and other security breaches
  • Recruited, trained and Employed 102 Ex-servicemen, providing stable employment and career transition opportunities, including female security personnel
  • The company was able to achieve a gross turnover of INR 5.8 crores

Group Vice President

Dogra Group Of Companies
Ahmedabad
10.2019 - 06.2020
  • Operations, Sales & Services of a 250 Crore company in Transport Logistics
  • Led multi-product operations within agriculture & commerce segments
  • Logistic control, 300+ vehicle fleet maintenance, profitability improvement & fraud controls on 05 warehouses, 19 branches, yards & regional offices
  • Provided Chain of Security within Supply chain with audit on Optimization
  • Accidents Management -minimized penalties of Accidents, resolved old cases
  • Opened up New business streams through vertical growth of businesses
  • Matured with Clients relations & hiring for agile Leadership, budgeting
  • Projects worked :-
  • Nov 2019 - Apr 2020: Ore movement sub-contract from Essel Mining to Gopalpur port
  • Oct 2019 - Mar 2020: Managed Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited contract for Over Dimensional Cargo movement to Bangladesh and PSU
  • Nov 2019 - Feb 2020: Operationalised five Warehouses in Goa, Gujarat, and Punjab

Commissioned Officer- Lieutenant Colonel

Ministry of Defense, Government of India
India
03.1997 - 09.2019
  • 22+ years of decisive leadership in high-stakes environments such as the Line of Actual Control; Actual Ground Position Line; Line of Control; International Boundary and Delhi, where I managed specialized teams to drive operational success, with zero loss of life during active hostilities
  • Extensive experience in training and developing leadership talent, optimizing performance, and enhancing organizational effectiveness
  • Proven ability in risk mitigation, protocols, and safeguarding critical assets for business continuity
  • Resource management, budget supervision, and process optimization to achieve strategic goals
  • Crisis management, executive security, and coordinating efforts of multidisciplinary teams
  • Managed the large scale e-Procurement security upgrade for 40K+ employees and developed strategies for the units/Subunits/Desks of the Infantry, Ministry of Home Affairs and Intelligence
  • Adept in exploiting emerging technologies, innovation driving, and the exploitation of data-driven strategies to maintenance of competitive advantage
  • Agency Liaison and valuable contributor to numerous Intelligence forums and Interrogation centers

Education

Masters Diploma - Personnel Management and Industrial Relations

Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies
03.2002

Master's degree - Zoology/Animal Biology

Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University
03.1996

Skills

  • Executive Level Management
  • Strategic Leadership
  • Business Partner Support
  • Risk Management & Fraud Prevention
  • Security Consulting & Crisis Management
  • Corporate Security & Investigations
  • Stakeholder Management & Intelligence

Certification

  • Certificate in Weapon Systems
  • Masters in Weapon Systems, Operations and Logistics
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management
  • Certified Enterprise Risk Manager
  • ISO 31000: 2018
  • Fraud Examination Professional

Awards

  • Sena Medal
  • VCAOS CC
  • Parakram Padak

Languages

  • Hindi, Full Professional
  • English, Full Professional

Timeline

Lead Managing Partner

DRASInt Risk Alliance
11.2024 - Current

Business Consultant - R&D, Product Development, Testing and Delivery

DRASInt Risk Alliance
10.2020 - 10.2024

Owner & Head of Operations

M/s Amit Sharma Security Agency (ASSA)
07.2020 - 09.2024

Group Vice President

Dogra Group Of Companies
10.2019 - 06.2020

Commissioned Officer- Lieutenant Colonel

Ministry of Defense, Government of India
03.1997 - 09.2019

Masters Diploma - Personnel Management and Industrial Relations

Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies

Master's degree - Zoology/Animal Biology

Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University

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