Cdr Bala Murali Ellappan
Chennai
Summary
Weapons Officer in Indian Navy with more than 13.5 years of on job experience. Responsible for Factory Acceptance Trails, New installation, Operation & Maintenance, Repairs, Upgradation, Quality Control of Missile and Torpedo systems onboard Indian Naval Ships/ Submarines and leading a team of professionals, developing Project Charters, Schedules, Quality metrics and financial plans. Responsible for Proving the weapons systems through series of Harbour/ Sea trials and coordinating strategic Missile Projects and identifying, developing, and qualifying Integrated Missile Fire Control System (MFCS) with both domestic and international professionals. The specific focus is on Strategic Vertical Launch Missile systems, Torpedo Fire Control Systems, Radar and Decoys. Awarded Commander-In-Chief (Strategic Force Command) commendation for professional competence in successfully completing Strategic Missile Projects. Underwent Missile Technology Courses at various institutes i.e Military Institute of Technology, Vajra sastra(Hyderabad), BEL (Bangalore), SAUW, INS Satavahana and INS Valsura.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Gunnery Officer
Indian Navy
Anupuram
01.2024 - Current
- Safety of Arms & Ammunition and safety requisite precautions and handling.
- Arms and ammunitions Provisioning, refurbishment and life extension.
- Regular Interaction and liaise with various stakeholders i.e NHQ, HQENC, NAD(V) & HQTNP etc for smooth functioning of the department.
- Forecasting future development projects and identifying leads for procurement and product service.
- Undertaking Procurement activity through latest Defense Procurement procedure/ GeM and Contract management.
- Reading professional publications and participating in senior level meetings.
- Conduct of small arm firing at firing range as range officer.
Quality Assurance and Quality Control Manager
Indian Navy
ND(Visakhapatnam)
03.2021 - 01.2024
- Guided Naval Officers, Defense civilians and hired QC inspectors to render 24*7 stringent QC inspections to achieve organization goal.
- Collaborated with QC inspectors, vendors, production department personnel for the implementation of Quality Inspection Specifications (QIS), Quality assurance protocol (QAP), Repair Process documents (RPDs), Measurement Parameters, Check off lists and inspection reports etc.
- Approved Job completion certificate (JCC) for the repair/ refurbishment/ installation work undertaken onboard Naval platforms.
- Approved QC waivers/ concessions with approval of admin authority.
- Prepared Ships Refit Quality report (RQR) and Refit Analysis report (RAR) after completing major repairs.
- Analyzed QC compliance status of all platforms undergoing repairs at all forums and higher-level meetings.
- Inspected the vendors at workplace and at vendors premises for adherence to good engg. and penalizing them if found defaulting.
- Effectively implemented vendor management.
- Effectively implemented of Integrated management system (IMS) at Dockyard and conducted ISO audits for 55 production floor.
- Processed financial cases for the smooth functioning of the department.
- Managed 25 technical teams and participated in National QC conventions (NCQC) and won in various categories.
Weapons Officer
Indian Navy
Visakhapatnam
01.2019 - 03.2021
- Ensured Optimum maintenance and operational availability of Missile Fire Control System (MFCS), Torpedo Fire control system (TFCS), C-303 decoy and various Sonar systems.
- Formulating Board Proceedings and replaced weapon systems.
- Coordinated with other stake holders i.e DRDO, BDL, BEL, NPOL, L&T etc for upgrading/ repairs of the weapon systems and launch controllers.
- Undertook root cause analysis and rectified weapon system related operational defects at sea.
- Proved Sea Acceptance trials (SATs), Harbour Acceptance trails (HATs) and Initial Inspections (IIs) of weapon systems and sensors.
- Meticulously Managed Weapons Spare support.
Arihant Nuclear Conversion Course
Indian Navy
Visakhapatnam
05.2018 - 01.2019
- Successfully completed professional training course for Nuclear Submarine operation and maintenance specialized as Weapons officer for Indian and Russian Weapon systems i.e SAUTA, BIUS, KSUS, C303, Main Sonar Payal, Tube Launch Missile Complex, Torpedo Launch Fire Control Complex, Vertical missile launch etc.
Naval Weapons Overseer
Indian Navy
Visakhapatnam (SBC)
05.2016 - 05.2018
- Successfully Installed new weapons system and sensors onboard Special Project Vessels.
- Approved of ‘Installation procedures and inspection protocols of Missile containers, Torpedo Tubes, C-303, periscope, Sonar and other weapons and sensor onboard.
- Coordinated with other stake holders i.e HQATVP, DRDO, BDL, BEL, NPOL, L&T, WIL etc for Factory Acceptance trials and Pre installation checks of Weapons and sensors.
Watch Keeping Officer
Indian Navy
Mumbai
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Participated in regular meetings with upper management regarding progress s
- As Watch Keeping Officer (Electrical)- Underwent Submarine Sea training/ Dolphin qualification, dive watchkeeping certification and undertook responsibilities of Deputy Electrical officer of the operational submarine. Responsible for safe operation of the submarine, along with the crew and critical weapon machinery onboard. Supervision of the Control room and allocation of technical jobs.
Submarine Training
Indian Navy
Visakhapatnam
02.2014 - 08.2014
- Successfully completed professional training course for EKM Russian Submarine operation and maintenance specializing as Electrical Officer which includes Power generation distribution systems, communication, weapons & sensors system and general maintenance and upkeep of heavy machinery
Electrical Specialization
Indian Navy
Jamnagar, Gujarat
12.2011 - 02.2014
- Successfully completed ab-initio course which is considered as MSc in Electronics. The course has three Phase.
- Phase I. Trained on basics of Engineering what have been learned at B.E and gradually progressed towards naval specific subjects viz. power generation and distribution, Power Electronics, Radar Engg, Communication Engg, Sonar, Signal Processing, Surface and Guided weapons, EMI/EMC, control systems, microwave theory etc.
- Phase II. Trained on system specific subjects viz. communication equipment, data communication & network, Gyro & INS, LOG, Echo sounder & under water transmitter, Close range weapons system etc.
- Phase III. Trained for systems like Sonar, Tracking Radar, ASW, Fire Control Systems, Instrumentation and control, Medium Range Gun Mounts, ASW mountings, STW, and TT and IFF etc.
Naval Trainee Officer
Indian Navy
Ezhimala, Kerala
07.2011 - 12.2011
- Successfully completed military training related to Indian Navy organization, conduct, developing leadership quality, physical fitness and mental robustness. The main aim of the course is to imbibe the high deals of loyalty, valor and patriotism. The training phase includes, rigorous physical training, basic naval subjects and survival skills and overseeing of all basic, professional and specialist training required to become commissioned Indian Naval Officer.
Network Engineer
Hewlett Packard
Bangalore
12.2010 - 07.2011
- Responsible to Establish and maintain network performance and troubleshoots network problems.
- Undertook IP address auditing and Router Configuration.
- Updating data server and network equipment.
Education
Project Management - Project Management
College of Defence Management
Hyderabad09-2023
QMS Lead Auditor Course - Quality Management System
Bureau Veritas
Hyderabad 11-2021
Arihant Nuclear Submarine Conversion Course - Weapons Maintenance
School of Advanced Undersea Warfare
Visakhapatnam01-2019
Missile Fire Control System And Secure Network - Missile Technology
Vajra Sastra (Hyderabad) And BEL(Bangalore)
Hyderabad11-2018
Radiation Safety Course - Radiation Safety
Prototype Training Centre (Kalpakkam)
Anupuram10-2018
Analysis of Research Problems Through Design of Experiments - Research And Development Management
Indian Institute of Technology - Bombay
Mumbai08-2016
Basic Submarine Course - Submarine Operations And Weapons Maintenance
INS Satavahana
Visakhapatnam08-2014
Abintio Course - Electrical Specialisation
INS Valsura/ Cochin University
Jamnagar, Gujarat10-2013
Certificate Program On Missile Technology - Naval Weapons And Missile Technology
Military Institute of Technology (MILIT)
Pune11-2012
Skills
- Proven Leadership Experience
- Portfolio Manager
- Recognized Expert in Missile Projects
- Procurement and Contract Management
- Integrated Management System
- Certified ISO Lead Auditor
- Stake Holder Management
DEGREE
- Master of Business Administration - Finance
- Batchelor of Engineering - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Languages
Tamil
First Language
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Telugu
Intermediate (B1)
B1
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Accomplishments
- Commander in Chief (Strategic Force Command) Commendation for Successfully Upgrading Missile Fire Control System Project
Timeline
Gunnery Officer
Indian Navy
01.2024 - Current
Quality Assurance and Quality Control Manager
Indian Navy
03.2021 - 01.2024
Weapons Officer
Indian Navy
01.2019 - 03.2021
Arihant Nuclear Conversion Course
Indian Navy
05.2018 - 01.2019
Naval Weapons Overseer
Indian Navy
05.2016 - 05.2018
Watch Keeping Officer
Indian Navy
08.2014 - 05.2016
Submarine Training
Indian Navy
02.2014 - 08.2014
Electrical Specialization
Indian Navy
12.2011 - 02.2014
Naval Trainee Officer
Indian Navy
07.2011 - 12.2011
Network Engineer
Hewlett Packard
12.2010 - 07.2011
Project Management - Project Management
College of Defence Management
QMS Lead Auditor Course - Quality Management System
Bureau Veritas
Arihant Nuclear Submarine Conversion Course - Weapons Maintenance
School of Advanced Undersea Warfare
Missile Fire Control System And Secure Network - Missile Technology
Vajra Sastra (Hyderabad) And BEL(Bangalore)
Radiation Safety Course - Radiation Safety
Prototype Training Centre (Kalpakkam)
Analysis of Research Problems Through Design of Experiments - Research And Development Management
Indian Institute of Technology - Bombay
Basic Submarine Course - Submarine Operations And Weapons Maintenance
INS Satavahana
Abintio Course - Electrical Specialisation
INS Valsura/ Cochin University
Certificate Program On Missile Technology - Naval Weapons And Missile Technology
Military Institute of Technology (MILIT)
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