Colonel Gaurav Garg
Vasant Kunj
Summary
Conscientious Indian Army Officer and certified weapon instructor serving Indian Army for 22 years, with expertise in defence procurement and first hand experience of Ministry of Defence, Govt of India dealings including major big ticket Assault Rifles, Bullet Proof Jackets and Helmets contract. Bringing expertise in client acquisition and contract negotiation, along with excellent interpersonal communication, relationship-building and team leadership abilities. Results-driven and proactive with demonstrated record of accomplishment in meeting and exceeding set objectives.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Colonel Financial Planning
Indian Army
10.2022 - 06.2024
- Driving a Revenue Procurement Cases of in Corps Zone worth approx 780Cr
- Implementing meticulous budget planning & timely expenditure of Public Funds worth 130Cr
- Resolving 55 outstanding Audit objections with skillfull liaison and coordination
Commanding Officer
Indian Army
06.2020 - 10.2022
- Conceived and successfully executed major operational plans under constant enemy threat with analytic vision and foresight
- Challenged status quo at each step to ensure training on modern weapons and leveraged technological insertion
- Helmed procurement and financial planning of Public and Private Funds of organisation
- Monitored HR aspects of 1000+ combatants achieving a high level of Happiness Index, morale and satisfaction
Weapon & Equipment Directorate, Army HQ
Indian Army
12.2016 - 09.2018
- As Secretary, Empowered Committee of 'First Ever' Fast Track Capital Procurement of Weapons, spearheaded the case from Formulation of User Requirements till successful Contract of SIG 716 Assault Rifles after demonstration in Five Countries
- Championed contracts of Ballistic Helmets and BPJs apart from steering many other Capital Procurement Cases
- Vetted RFPs, conducted evaluation of bids and field trials of a number of Infantry weapon and equipment
Company Commander
Indian Army
06.2004 - 12.2016
- Supervised manual and automated supply strategies, and connected with supply and data processing teams to facilitate communication and collaboration
- Oversaw teams planning, implementing and realigning field and base operational strategies
- Monitored and assessed mission progress and provided updates to command
Education
Master of Science - Military Technologies
Savitri Bai Phule University
Pune06.2015
Skills
- RFP Preparation
- Contract Management
- Negotiation
- Weapon Handling and Theory of Small Arms
- Strategic Sourcing
- Capital and Revenue Procurement Processes
- DPM and DAP Guidelines
- Expertise in Indian Government E Procurement Portal
- Conduct of Trials
- Global Weapon and Ammunition Standards
- Effective Verbal and Written Communication
- Presentation Skills
Certification
- PG Diploma in Defence & Strategic Studies
- MDP on Defence Acquisition Management
Timeline
Colonel Financial Planning
Indian Army
10.2022 - 06.2024
Commanding Officer
Indian Army
06.2020 - 10.2022
Weapon & Equipment Directorate, Army HQ
Indian Army
12.2016 - 09.2018
Company Commander
Indian Army
06.2004 - 12.2016
Master of Science - Military Technologies
Savitri Bai Phule University
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