C K Choudhary
Delhi,DL
Summary
A seasoned aviation professional with 16 years of experience in complex mission planning and execution, he excels in making critical decisions under pressure while balancing procedural discipline with adaptability. His career spans diverse roles— including HR Manager—enhancing his problem-solving, interpersonal, and analytical skills. He has managed funds and inventories with a strategic mindset, applying procurement and supply chain principles to ensure operational efficiency. His curiosity and commitment to continuous learning recently led him to explore Artificial Intelligence, and he is eager to apply his leadership, data-driven decision-making, and operational expertise in innovative, tech-forward environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Wing Commander/Senior Program Manager
Indian Air Force
06.2018 - 06.2025
- Spearheaded strategic planning and execution of high-stakes flight operations, consistently delivering mission-critical outcomes under complex and high-pressure conditions.
- Orchestrated comprehensive preflight planning, ensuring seamless coordination with cross-functional internal teams and external stakeholders to optimize operational readiness.
- Managed cross-functional teams of up 200 personnel for national and international commitments to deliver high-quality products within scope and budget constraints.
- Established clear performance metrics for tracking program success, enabling informed decision-making processes throughout each project''s duration.
- Improved project alignment and satisfaction by 25% for projects supporting upto 3000 personnel.
- Led a comprehensive IT network upgrade project as Project Manager, overseeing the replacement of all switches, firewalls, and internal network servers to enhance overall performance.
- Successfully led the end-to-end planning and execution of a new surveillance system project for the Air Force, overseeing procurement of radar equipment, IT resources, and training initiatives while ensuring alignment with financial, quality, and timeline goals.
- Designed and executed training and development programs, including theoretical and On-the-Job Training (OJT) for military personnel and new recruits (Agniveers), with a focus on discipline, professional growth, and risk mitigation across cyber, information, physical, and aviation security domains.
- Directed comprehensive HR operations, including personnel administration, employee relations, grievance management, and welfare programs, significantly improving unit readiness and administrative efficiency
Squadron Leader/Wing Commander/Associate Program Manager
Indian Air Force
06.2011 - 06.2017
- Accumulated over 2,800 hours of incident-free flying across diverse aircraft platforms, including AWACS, IL-76, HS748, and AN-32, demonstrating operational precision.
- Led the successful planning and execution of a project to establish a fully operational CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear) team and system at the Unit, including procurement, staff hiring, and specialized training in coordination with expert agencies .
- Successfully managed the end-to-end execution of a project to establish a fully functional new operational room at the Unit, overseeing procurement, staff hiring, training, and infrastructure setup within the approved budget and timeline.
- Led competency mapping for 300+ personnel, aligning individual skill sets with organizational needs to enhance workforce deployment and optimize performance. Formulated and implemented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to support cross-functional team integration and improve interdepartmental.
- Directed comprehensive HR operations, including personnel administration, employee relations, grievance management, and welfare programs, significantly improving unit readiness and administrative efficiency.
Education
Global Operations & Supply Chain Management - Supply Chain Management, Operations, Contracts
Indian Institute Of Management, Lucknow
LucknowB. Tech (Computer Science & Engineering) -
West Bengal University of Technology
Kolkata, IndiaProject Management Professional - Project Management
Project Management Institute
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt -
AIGPE
Lean & VSM Specialist -
AIGPE
Excel, Power BI -
Skill Nation
Google Data Analytics -
GOOGLE
Supply Chain Management (Pursuing) -
Rutgers Online
Python For Data Science,AI & Development -
IBM
Skills
- Project management
- Critical thinking abilities
- Strategic development
- Project leadership
- Strong analytical skills
- Employee coaching and mentoring
- Scheduling and coordinating
- Complex Problem-solving
- Agile methodology
Reading, Travelling, Outdoor Sports, Solving puzzles
When I’m not busy with work or studies, you’ll probably find me with my nose buried in a book, daydreaming about my next travel destination, or out and about chasing a ball in some kind of outdoor sport (usually with more enthusiasm than skill). I also have a soft spot for puzzles—there’s something oddly satisfying about solving a good brain teaser, even if it sometimes ends with me staring at it like it just insulted my entire family. Keeps the mind sharp, right?
Languages
English
Hindi
Bengali
Spanish
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
Wing Commander/Senior Program Manager
Indian Air Force
06.2018 - 06.2025
Squadron Leader/Wing Commander/Associate Program Manager
Indian Air Force
06.2011 - 06.2017
Global Operations & Supply Chain Management - Supply Chain Management, Operations, Contracts
Indian Institute Of Management, Lucknow
B. Tech (Computer Science & Engineering) -
West Bengal University of Technology
Project Management Professional - Project Management
Project Management Institute
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt -
AIGPE
Lean & VSM Specialist -
AIGPE
Excel, Power BI -
Skill Nation
Google Data Analytics -
GOOGLE
Supply Chain Management (Pursuing) -
Rutgers Online
Python For Data Science,AI & Development -
IBM