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Work History
Education
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Certification
Positions Of Responsibility
Awards
Extracurricular Activities
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Deepak Rohilla

Deepak Rohilla

Summary

Experienced military veteran with a strong background in techno-managerial roles, offering 10 years of expertise. Skilled in strategizing complex engineering operations, effectively managing contracts, implementing digital solutions, and leading teams in volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) environments. Committed to enhancing the operational capability of key assets through efficient decision-making and resource allocation.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Deputy Director (Strategy & Operations)

Indian Navy
04.2022 - 07.2024
  • Established automated response system by mapping/ analyzing 1000+ threat points, installing on-premise cloud solutions, 10k+ sensors & responding systems resulting 100% threat proofing of Naval safe house & 0% command loss over entire Indian Navy
  • Spearheaded the introduction of advanced Israeli security cameras to reduce blind spots by 20%, from proposal to commissioning in just 2.5 months, optimizing security manpower costs at Sena Bhawan, achieving USD 500,000 in annual savings
  • Developed a 20-year predictive maintenance policy for a new ship, including engine health assessment and spare parts demand forecasting, which improved dockyard operational efficiency for two fleets through timely refit completions
  • Conducted a geological survey to design and implement an automatic fire detection system with over 500 sensors and 2,500 firefighting gears, covering 750 acres of forest land, adhering to international and defense fire safety standards, safeguarding sensitive assets around Delhi area.

Manager Training and Development

Indian Navy
10.2019 - 04.2022
  • Revamped and developed a USD 2 million smart training infrastructure, including a ship engine simulator, by integrating 20+ naval technical documents and 50+ naval policies aimed at developing self-directed teams to conduct repairs on ships worth USD 70 - 120 million
  • Transformed a training building into a 200-bed mini hospital within 3 days, implemented an effective supply chain, and utilized data analytics to track COVID-19 spread, enabling continuous training without compromising safety
  • Directed construction of a new training building and renovation/ restoration of 50-year-old blocks, by crafting BOM and budget forecasts, earning commendation from the Southern Naval Command.

Chief Technical Officer

Indian Navy
06.2018 - 10.2019
  • Strategized resource planning to extend engine life by over 10% through data analysis and condition assessments, coordinating with over 5 agencies
  • Led logistics and communication with Naval HQ and M/s Zorya, Ukraine, for a USD 50 million powertrain, ensuring timely completion of ship's overhaul
  • Steered USD 120,000 indigenous project by integrating data from 100+ sensors and 25+ operating instructions and saving USD 250,000 per engine per ship
  • Developed a policy to modify the ship's system for mitigating risk, protecting 50+ lives and USD 70 million in strategic assets.

Assistant Engineer Officer

Indian Navy
07.2014 - 06.2018
  • Initiated an inventory management system for 8,000 SKUs worth USD 30 million, using forecasting techniques to enhance the ships self-reliance by 10%
  • Led a 30-person team in maintaining complex engineering systems, implementing cross-functional training programs and preventive maintenance routines, which improved operational efficiency by 10%
  • Demonstrated decisive leadership by rescuing a merchant ship by maintaining high-speed operations, and collaborating with US, Chinese, and Italian Navy
  • Led a process improvement initiative to ensure 100% power availability, preventing blackouts and collisions, showcasing project management skills.

Education

MBAEx (1-Year Full Time) - General Management

Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta
Kolkata, India
04.2025

PGDM - Marine Engineering

Cochin University of Science And Technology
Kochi, India
07.2016

B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering

Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak
05.2014

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Leadership
  • Project Management
  • Digital Transformation
  • Cloud Computing
  • Crisis Management
  • End to End Supply Chain
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Risk Management
  • Negotiation

Certification

  • Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Cert Prep, Microsoft Press, (Sep 2024)
  • Artificial Intelligence and Business Strategy, LinkedIn, (Aug 2024)
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Grant Thorton, (Aug 2024)
  • Spanish Beginner, Fast Fluent Academy, (Mar 2024)
  • Business Analytics, KPMG, (Jul 2023)

Positions Of Responsibility

Selected as the Mess President to host Bilateral Events in France, Greece, Israel, Egypt and Saudi Arabia

Awards

  • Ranked 4th/ 10K teams nationwide case competition, IIM Calcutta, (Aug 2024)
  • IE High Achiever’s Scholarship – 30,000Euros, IE University, (Jan 2024)
  • Award of Honor of Long Service Medal, Indian Navy, (Jul 2023)
  • Appreciation letter from CEO, INS Eksila for implementing Digital Solutions to Test Bed, (Mar 2019)
  • Best Engineering Department, (Nov 2018)

Extracurricular Activities

Compiled the bird book “Birds of INS Shivaji”, featuring 250 birds species 

Chosen as one of 100 Officers to design the President’s memento, Football and Basketball

Languages

Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Elementary (A2)

Timeline

Deputy Director (Strategy & Operations)

Indian Navy
04.2022 - 07.2024

Manager Training and Development

Indian Navy
10.2019 - 04.2022

Chief Technical Officer

Indian Navy
06.2018 - 10.2019

Assistant Engineer Officer

Indian Navy
07.2014 - 06.2018

MBAEx (1-Year Full Time) - General Management

Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta

PGDM - Marine Engineering

Cochin University of Science And Technology

B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering

Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak

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