Justin Joseph

● Generated a ₹15 Cr proposal pipeline in four months: a ₹5 Cr ROV inspection bid with L&T for ONGC’s pipeline replacement project and two ₹5 Cr marine monitoring and site characterization proposals for Tilad (Saudi Arabia and Colombia).
● Built and submitted 17 iDEX proposals in one month across underwater, ISR, autonomous systems, aerial drone and AI challenge areas; 7 cleared evaluation and advanced to the third round (41% advance rate).
● Negotiated and closed the L&T Cooperation Agreement, resolving 13 commercial and legal issues across draft versions through to execution. The agreement underpins joint Indian Navy DISC pursuits, including a MANTA-X proposal that was shortlisted for the HPSC stage.
● Secured IMCA membership and currently leading the remaining third party credentialing package: LR MARINE PASS (four ROV inspection and measurement services) and a parallel IRS submission under IACS UR Z17, including SOPs, Quality Manual and a tracked gap closure plan.
● Lead end to end governance of the NEXOR and AVATAAR programs (~₹4 Cr combined budget), directing a multidisciplinary 40 person team across engineering, quality and regulatory functions, owning risk and gap tracking, TRL assessments, technical documentation and configuration control.
● Drive NEXOR verification and validation (V&V): coordinated NSTL hydrostatic pressure hull testing and planned sea trials across multiple port and naval sites, producing trial plans, permission requests and the pilot operating manual.
● Evaluated and selected dimensioning standards (ASME Y14.5-2018 vs. ISO 1101) for engineering drawing packages and bridged engineering and regulatory teams to translate design data into classification ready submissions, shortening the path from design freeze to external approval.

● Directed multimillion dollar defence programs for the Indian Navy, including 30mm Optical Proximity Fuze and Laser Range Finder platforms, integrating engineering, procurement, production and design teams and completing Milestone 3 on both platforms.
● Filed a patent (grant pending) for the 30mm Optical Proximity Fuze concept, developed and matured by the program team under my leadership.
● Defined program scope, objectives and success metrics; developed integrated schedules, WBS, dependency matrices and governance frameworks to drive milestone adherence across defence development programs.
● Directed the conversion of mechanical design requirements into executable work packages, anticipating risks in materials, tolerances and manufacturability to protect milestones.
● Implemented risk management frameworks, RCA/FMEA investigations and change control, safeguarding operational continuity.
● Provided technical oversight on mechanical subsystems, ensuring integration with electrical/software systems; guided design reviews, TRL assessments, V&V (30mm fuze) and configuration management in compliance with MIL-SPEC, ISO and DQMS standards.
● Managed budgets and applied Earned Value Management through executive governance reviews, maintaining financial discipline and contractual compliance.
● Led multidisciplinary teams across R&D, supply chain, QA and vendors to resolve technical and logistical issues and deliver critical defence milestones.
● Facilitated executive dashboards and program reviews, serving as the communication bridge between customers, executives and technical teams.
● Captured lessons learned from program phases and mechanical design iterations, promoting process standardization and continuous improvement.
● Mentored team members, fostering accountability, collaboration and operational excellence.

Directed $200M submarine modernization programs, including Medium Refit Life Certification (MRLC) for Shishumar Class, achieving 32% cost savings through contract negotiation and procurement optimization; delivered on time and on budget, extending service life by 10-15 years.
Ensured 8,000+ defect-free dive hours; led high-stakes exercises validating equipment under combat-like conditions.
Improved maintenance forecasting accuracy by 90% through predictive models, minimizing unplanned downtime.
Managed 24 engineers and 110 unionized technicians across maintenance and modernization programs, optimizing workflows.
Led agile transformation for 200+ personnel across India and Germany, delivering within 70% of projected timelines.
Directed preventive and corrective maintenance of MTU diesel engines, SONAR systems, and auxiliary equipment.
Conducted FMEA and RCA to resolve malfunctions and prevent recurrence; used SPM Condmaster and AEwin diagnostics for propulsion and combat system faults.
Built CPM-based integrated schedules and KPI dashboards tracking efficiency and resource utilization.
Managed multi-million-dollar budgets; cut costs and cycle times through Lean Six Sigma workflows.
Led quality audits ensuring ISO 9001:2008 compliance; ran risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and continuity plans.
Developed technical manuals and training programs; evaluated vendors and negotiated improved contract terms.
Drove environmental sustainability initiatives meeting international standards.
As Information Security Officer, safeguarded classified data with 100% integrity.
Managed HR operations for 8,000 personnel, covering recruitment, training, workforce planning, and succession.

• Delivered aerospace component designs within a $5M R&D budget, achieving performance optimization, and cost savings.
• Designed aerospace components and pressure vessels using CAD tools.
• Performed Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA), troubleshooting product defects, and improving quality.
• Executed rigorous non-destructive testing to validate designs and ensure performance under extreme conditions.
• Streamlined workflows, reducing cycle times, and enhancing production reliability.
• Developed QA/QC plans, managed audits, and ensured compliance with aerospace standards.