Jasminder Singh Gouraya
Summary
Indian Army Officer from the Corps of Signals with extensive experience in strategic communications, large-scale project management, and human resource leadership. Played vital role in execution of national-scale defence communication programs (NFS, Army Static Switched Communication Network Phase IV), delivering secure, scalable infrastructure by coordinating across Ministry of Defence, Department of Telecommunications, and multi-vendor ecosystems. Managed end-to-end delivery of mission-critical telecom and IT systems (optical fibre backbone, secure networks, interception systems), driving project lifecycle execution, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and high-performing team leadership in high-security environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Manager / Consultant / Communication & IT Manager / Human Resource Manager
Ministry of Defence
07.2018 - Current
- Directed end-to-end delivery of large-scale telecom and secure communication projects across distributed regions, ensuring seamless execution in high-stakes environments.
- Led national-scale telecom and secure IT infrastructure programs across multi-state operational environments, managing geographically dispersed teams and high-security deployments.
- Managed full project lifecycle (scope, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, execution, tracking), achieving 100% on-time delivery with zero cost overruns through strong financial governance.
- Led cross-functional teams across engineering, IT, field operations, and vendors, driving alignment and performance across multiple locations.
- Orchestrated stakeholder communication through remote reviews, executive reporting, and progress tracking, enhancing transparency and facilitating decision-making.
- Architected and deployed secure network infrastructure, including optical fiber backbone systems, enhancing reliability and scalability.
- Identified and mitigated risks in mission-critical systems by implementing comprehensive risk assessment and mitigation frameworks, safeguarding project integrity.
- Designed and delivered technical training programs, boosting team capability and ensuring compliance with operational standards.
- Has experience handling projects in coordination with the Ministry of Defence, Telecom, PSUs and private sector players.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to enhance project execution and communication.
- Managed budgets and resource allocations for multiple defense initiatives.
- Oversaw documentation processes to maintain project transparency and accountability.
- Organized and facilitated meetings between stakeholders to discuss program objectives and milestones.
- Identified areas for improvement within existing programs and projects through analysis of data trends.
Operations Manager/ Human Resource Manager
Indian Army
06.2005 - 07.2018
- Managed daily operations and logistics for various military activities.
- Implemented safety protocols and compliance measures for all operations staff.
- Conducted training sessions to enhance team skills and operational readiness.
- Facilitated communication between departments to streamline operational processes.
- Coordinated supply chain activities to ensure timely delivery of essential materials.
- Oversaw personnel assignments and scheduling for operational efficiency.
- Led emergency response drills to prepare personnel for critical situations.
- Supervised day-to-day workflow of employees in order to maximize productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Managed staffing needs through recruitment, selection, onboarding and training, disciplinary action as necessary.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and maintained a safe work environment for all personnel.
Education
M.Tech - Software Systems, Communication & Information Technology
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & communication
Skills
- Optical Fiber Communication (OFC)
- Network Architecture & Topology Design
- Secure IT Infrastructure
- Switching & Routing Technologies
- Surveillance & Monitoring Systems
- Project Planning & Tracking Tools
- Compliance management
- Supply chain coordination
- Project lifecycle management
- Secure network deployment
- Team leadership
- Stakeholder engagement
- Training program development
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Resource allocation
- Conflict resolution
- Work flow planning
- Logistics management
- Systems implementation
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Awards
- Sainya Seva Medal
- Long Service Medal
- Special Service Medal
- High Altitude Service Medal
Strategic Projects
- Network for Spectrum - Optical Fibre Backbone Deployment, Strengthened national defence communication backbone infrastructure., Led OFC route survey and deployment across india. Led maintanace of 60000 km of OFC.
- Designed high-capacity secure network topology., Coordinated multi-agency implementation., Achieved 100% milestone compliance within approved budget.
- Army Static Switched Communication Network - Phase IV, Improved secure communication readiness and operational intelligence capability., Directed implementation of secure communication interception systems., Enhanced surveillance and intelligence capabilities across operational zones., Managed system integration, testing, validation, and commissioning. Was responsible for planning, survey, implementation and maintenance of Optical Fiber, Satellite and Microwave network for Indian Army.
Languages
English
Beginner
A1
Hindi
Beginner
A1
Punjabi
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Program Manager / Consultant / Communication & IT Manager / Human Resource Manager
Ministry of Defence
07.2018 - Current
Operations Manager/ Human Resource Manager
Indian Army
06.2005 - 07.2018