Cdr Gunjan Pant
INDIAN NAVY
Visakhapatnam
Summary
A seasoned naval officer with an extensive background in project management, systems integration, and technical coordination within the Indian Navy, seeking a challenging position to leverage expertise in electrical, weapon and IT systems, and procurement/ contract/ budget management, towards contributing to the development of cutting-edge naval platforms and systems. A dynamic and result-oriented professional with wide-ranging experience of project and contract management, electrical and weapons systems acceptance trials, procurement, and maintenance management. Adept at leading high-performance teams, managing budgets, and implementing technical solutions to enhance operational efficiency. Proficient at leading cross-functional teams, managing budgets, and coordinating the development and execution of complex projects, particularly in shipbuilding and defense systems.
Permanent Commission Officer of the Indian Navy
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Manager IT / Commander
Ship Building Center
10.2023 - Current
- Spearheaded major IT projects including replacement of BER PCs/Printers/Firewalls, data center upgrades, and software license renewals
- Managed procurement cases for network support, including AUTOCAD and UPS systems
- Efficiently coordinated procurement and budget management to ensure timely compliance
- Developed streamlined processes for laptop procurement and custody management
Officer-in-Charge / Commander
Electrical Trials and Modifications Unit
08.2020 - 10.2023
- Coordinated electrical and electronic systems trials for 55 ships/submarines
- Led causative analysis on electrical defects and performance anomalies
- Formulated proposals and established shore-supply networks
- Implemented high standards in electrical equipment performance, including training and system integration
Electrical Officer / Commander
Indian Coast Guard/ ICGS Shaunak
06.2019 - 08.2020
- Completed maiden sea acceptance trials for tracking and gun control systems
- Led major repairs at sea, including overhaul of radar systems and engine turbochargers
- Maintained high electrical/IT practices and crew morale during operations
Joint Director (Electrical) / Commander
HQENC/ MMT(East)
03.2018 - 06.2019
- Executed long-pending sea trials of EW systems and managed maintainability trials
- Implemented E-ABER software for paperless proceedings and equipment availability
- Ensured timely availability of ABER equipment for refit ships
Joint Director / Commander
NHQ/ DWE
11.2013 - 03.2018
- Managed overseas trials and procurement of sonar and fire control systems
- Led sea trials and installation of indigenous torpedo/rocket systems
- Promulgated various policies for maintenance of indigenous sonar and weapon systems
Electrical Officer / Lt Cdr
INS Ganga
04.2012 - 11.2013
- Successfully completed missile firing and long-endurance patrols
- Addressed critical defects in radar and sonar systems at sea
- Ensured smooth operational readiness during major exercises
Project Manager / Lt Cdr
DRDO/ NPOL
06.2010 - 04.2012
- R&D
- Led the indigenization of submarine distress sonar systems
- Designed batteries for underwater operations, resulting in significant advancements
- Conferred with the prestigious NPOL Individual Award and initiated the 'GUNJAN' project in honor of my contributions
M Tech / Lt Cdr
IIT Delhi
06.2008 - 06.2010
- Secured a CGPA of 8.3
- Completed a project on design of Hidden Markov Model classifiers for SONARs
SO (Radar and Comm) / Lt / Lt Cdr
Electrical Equipment School
08.2006 - 06.2008
- Instructed officers and sailors on radar, sonar, and communication theory
- Managed operational availability of equipment for classes
- Successfully revamped the museum for the Diamond Jubilee of Electrical Branch (DJEB)
Assistant Electrical Officer / Lt
INS Ranvir
04.2004 - 08.2006
- Augmented the Russian internal communication system, commended by FOC-in-C (East)
- Successfully implemented hardware for data transfer over V/UHF link
Education
M Tech - RF Design and Technology - Underwater Signal Processing
IIT Delhi
06.2008 - 06.2010
B Tech - Electrical and Electronic Engineering
JNU
Electrical Specialisation -
INS Valsura
Skills
- Project and Operations Management
- Procurement and Contract Management
- Budget Management
- Team Leadership and Coordination
- Meticulous Planning and Strategic Thinking
- IT Infrastructure Management
- Electrical System Trials and Modifications
- Systems Integration & Commissioning
- Technical Training & Development
- Maintenance & Quality Control
- Excellent Communication and Staff Work Skills
Professional Summary
Permanent Commission Officer of the Indian Navy, Entry: 10+2 (Technical),
Languages: Hindi, English
Courses Completed
- Management Development Program on Financial Management, CDM Secunderabad
- Management Development Program on Organisational Behaviour, CDM Secunderabad
- Cybersecurity Tools and Security Audit, ESCI Hyderabad
- GeM: Procurement of Goods, Services, Inventory Management as per GFR 2017, ESCI Hyderabad
- Officers Standard Course in NBCD and Fire Fighting, NBCD School, INS Shivaji
- Naval Weapons and Missile Technology Course, DIAT Pune
- Training Technology Course, NIETT (Kochi)
- PCT: LO Godavari Class
- PCT: ALO (ND&C) SNF Class
Present Pay Scale (per month)
Level: 12A of VII CPC
Basic: Rs. 1,62,800/- ; Gross :Rs. 2,85,807/-
Spouse
Mrs. Megha Pant, School Teacher
Email Addresses
- gunjanpant79@gmail.com
- gunjapant2019@gmail.com
Personal Information
- Number of Children: 2
- Date of Birth: 09/05/79
- Marital Status: Married
Awards
- Best All-Round Officer (Second) Electrical Specialisation
- FOC-IN-C (East) Commendation for the augmentation of Russian internal communication and broadcast system.
- NPOL Individual Award (2011) conferred by Director NPOL(K) for indigenization of submarine sonar systems.
Timeline
Manager IT / Commander
Ship Building Center
10.2023 - Current
Officer-in-Charge / Commander
Electrical Trials and Modifications Unit
08.2020 - 10.2023
Electrical Officer / Commander
Indian Coast Guard/ ICGS Shaunak
06.2019 - 08.2020
Joint Director (Electrical) / Commander
HQENC/ MMT(East)
03.2018 - 06.2019
Joint Director / Commander
NHQ/ DWE
11.2013 - 03.2018
Electrical Officer / Lt Cdr
INS Ganga
04.2012 - 11.2013
Project Manager / Lt Cdr
DRDO/ NPOL
06.2010 - 04.2012
M Tech / Lt Cdr
IIT Delhi
06.2008 - 06.2010
M Tech - RF Design and Technology - Underwater Signal Processing
IIT Delhi
06.2008 - 06.2010
SO (Radar and Comm) / Lt / Lt Cdr
Electrical Equipment School
08.2006 - 06.2008
Assistant Electrical Officer / Lt
INS Ranvir
04.2004 - 08.2006
B Tech - Electrical and Electronic Engineering
JNU
Electrical Specialisation -
INS Valsura
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