Directly appointed CRPF officer (DAGO) with 7+ years of experience in Technical investigations, Operations, Strategic planning, Project management, Crisis management. Proficient in making pivotal decisions in high-stakes environments while adeptly leading cross-functional teams and resolving intricate challenges in resource-constrained scenarios.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Commandant (Tech)
Tech Cell, Intelligence Branch, CRPF Directorate
07.2022 - Current
1. Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigation
Led and worked with a team of 6 personnel on windows and mobile forensic tools like PC 3000, Autopsy, Magnet Axiom, FTK, Tableau forensic imager, Cellebrite UFED, MSAB XRY, Oxygen Forensics etc. for digital forensic and Cyber related investigations.
Technical analysis of devices targeted in Cyber incidents through effective analysis of RAM dumps, IDS/IPS logs, Router logs, EDR logs etc.
2. Social Media and OSINT Analysis/Investigations
Led and worked with a team of six personnel on social media analytics tools like INNSIGHT, Semantic Analysis Framework, C-Trace, Cyniq etc. for generating actionable insights through open source on high-stakes security related issues.
Took initiative and supervised the establishment of OS-INT and Social Media Analysis Cells in field offices of CRPF.
Conducted Social Media sentiment analysis on high stakes events.
3. Software Management
Supervised effective implementation of Operational Data Management software of CRPF.
Supervised deployment of AI based Big Data Analysis software in CRPF.
4. Governance, Regulation and Compliance
Ensured effective implementation of Tech and Social Media related guidelines issued by MHA throughout CRPF formations.
Formulated Force level Tech and Social media related guidelines/SOPs for CRPF.
Coordinated with I4C, IFSO and other agencies on various technical tasks
5.
Assistant Commandant (Company Commander)
Central Reserve Police Force
Dantewada, Chhattisgarh
01.2018 - 07.2022
Team Leadership, Operations and Crisis Management
• Led a team of 135 commandos in the volatile environment of Dantewada and Sukma districts of Chhattisgarh, conducting operations, managing logistics, personnel, and crisis response.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Cyber Security And Data Protection Laws
Nalsar University
Hyderabad
10-2024
B.Tech -
Amity University
Noida
03-2013
Skills
Digital forensics
Social media analytics
Cyber investigations
Multitasking
Teamwork and collaboration
Intelligence gathering
Analytical skills
Accomplishments
Secured 2nd Position in Capture the flag competition organized during Cyber Commando Course (Level 2) organized at SVPNPA, Hyderabad
Cleared Mains and appeared in Personality Test (interview) in Civil Services Examination 2016.
Awarded commendation certificate for redesigning and streamlining the Intelligence and Incident collection software of CRPF.
Awarded Internal Security Service Medal and Home Minister’s Internal Security Medal (LWE).
Awarded commendation certificate for negotiating and executing the mainstreaming/surrender of Naxals in Dantewada, Chhattisgarh.
Awarded Director General’s Medal for supervision and strategic planning during the 2019 Parliament elections in Dantewada, Chhattisgarh.
Certification
Cyber Commando Course Level 2 (Conducted by I4C and SVPNPA, Hyderabad) - 2025.
2nd Position in CTF of Cyber Commando Course Level 2 (Conducted by I4C and SVPNPA, Hyderabad) - 2025.
Cyber Commando Course Level 2 (Conducted by I4C and SVPNPA, Hyderabad) - 2024.
Advanced Course on Cyber Investigation, I4C, MHA 2024
Advanced Mobile Forensics Consultation Course (Conducted by Department of State, U.S) at CAPT, Bhopal - 2024.
Cyber Investigations Course (Conducted by FBI, U.S) at NIA Hqrs, New Delhi - 2023
Geospatial Technologies and Applications Course, National Remote Sensing Centre, ISRO, Hyderabad 2022.
Course on Networking, Database and Software Management, CDAC, Noida 2022
Timeline
Assistant Commandant (Tech)
Tech Cell, Intelligence Branch, CRPF Directorate
07.2022 - Current
Assistant Commandant (Company Commander)
Central Reserve Police Force
01.2018 - 07.2022
Advanced Diploma - Cyber Security And Data Protection Laws