Himanshu Kala

Maintenance Operations

• Successfully fast-tracked mission-critical projects worth $600K efficiently, surpassing deadlines.
• Optimised workflow, overseeing $50 billion high valued assets to improve operational efficiency.
• Ensured operational availability rate exceeding 95% of critical military equipments.
• Effectively oversaw $5 million annual budget, optimising resources for mission accomplishment.
• Maintained $250M high-tech equipment in challenging terrain, ensuring operational excellence.
• Efficiently led 400 personnel under extreme challenging conditions in maintaining military gear.
• Emphasised troop well-being, cultivating culture of high morale & productivity in field conditions.
• Attained Gross Happiness Index exceeding 95%, resolving issues & boosting team contentment.

Planning & Strategy

• Three years of experience in handling capital procurement cases valued at $ 500 million.
• Effectively directed a diverse team of 400 personnel in maintaining Electronic Warfare systems valued at over $250 million, skilfully managing an annual budget surpassing $5 million.
• Demonstrated proficiency in people management under testing conditions by prioritising personnel well-being through objective-driven programs, resulting in increased productivity.
• Implemented measures to address grievances, elevating Gross Happiness Index to over 95%.
• Accelerated a $600 mn strategic and time critical infra and maintenance project at high altitude of 12000 feet and in inhospitable ecosystem cutting down timeline by 23% I.e 56 days.

People Management

• Successfully led team of 400 technicians for life cycle management and sustenance of critical equipment of strategic defence entities.
• Managed 50 super- specialist Communication technicians for high-tech military equipments.
• Successfully organised and managed more than 30 communication courses, ensuring a high standard of education and training.
• Developed detailed syllabi for specialist career courses, meticulously designed to align with Bloom's Taxonomy, fostering a progressive & comprehensive learning environment.
• Facilitated MoUs with BITS, IIRS, and IIST enabling cross-training opportunities and fostering knowledge exchange between academia and military.

Project & Procurement Management

• Demonstrated excellence in procurement management as a key member of two critical integrated project management teams overseeing projects exceeding $2 billion.
• Spearheaded 15 vital capital procurement cases of military exceeding $ 500 million, and showcased adeptness in navigating complex procedures.
• Oversaw contract signings for two high-value cases exceeding $135 million, demonstrating proficiency in ensuring timely execution.
• Spearheaded 10 Technical Evaluations Committees for high-tech military equipments.
• Played a pivotal role in formulating maintenance regulations for 10 critical electronic equipments.
• Contributed to strategic planning for maintainability evaluation trials, facilitating informed procurement decisions.

MRO Operations

• Directed strategic initiatives and operational endeavours centred on the overhaul of over 100 advanced military equipment in a military MRO organisation.
• Effectively managed a $500k budget designated for repairing and maintaining sophisticated electronic equipment, optimising resource allocation to deliver cost-effective solutions without compromising quality.
• Successfully managed relationships with multiple unions representing a civilian workforce of around 1500, fostering favourable labor relations and ensuring seamless operations.
• Spearheaded a services group responsible for maintaining & repairing critical machinery, tools, and test equipment worth $1 billion, enhancing operational efficiency & equipment reliability.
• Ensured adherence to strict quality checks & meeting production targets within stipulated time.