KAPIL CHOWDHRY
Ghaziabad
Summary
Results-driven Senior Administrative Professional with over 15 years of experience in strategic planning, facility management, security, and operational administration. Adept at overseeing large-scale campus operations, staff management, budgeting, and crisis response. Demonstrated expertise in educational institutions, defense services, and hospitality administration. Proven leadership in maintaining high standards of hygiene, infrastructure, safety, and community relations. Retired from IAF as Wing Commander in Dec 2024.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SENIOR OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
INDIAN AIR FORCE
GUWAHATI
10.2021 - 12.2024
- Delivered comprehensive mentorship in administrative and HR functions, handling cross functional teams of over 1000 personnel, efficiently handling manpower documentation, fund management, correspondence from higher headquarters, and policy implementation
- Took the helm as Officer-in-Charge Infrastructure post the formation of a new unit, spearheading the establishment of works services for the entire unit and oversaw the comprehensive renovation of the aircraft hangar and associated complex, comprising 30 rooms, showcasing adept project management skills
- Administered precise fund allocation and distribution mechanisms, optimising the financial resources earmarked for expansive military logistics, thereby ensuring maximum operational readiness and sustainability
- Coordinated the execution of the monumental Pan-India exercise 'Gaganshakti,' demonstrating unparalleled leadership and coordination across the nation's aerospace defence apparatus
- Stewarded the meticulous management of the annual training grant fund, worth one crore Indian rupees, ensuring fiscal prudence, and maximizing the pedagogical impact on base personnel.
- Assumed the pivotal role of Unit Aerospace Safety Officer, meticulously monitoring incidents at the unit level, and maintaining up-to-date safety documentation, thereby fortifying the unit's safety culture.
- Assumed responsibility for the non-profit temple at the Guwahati station, transforming its management from an unorganized state to a well-structured system, organizing all major festivities, digitizing paperwork, and introducing a new bank account and QR code-based donations, thereby modernizing its operations and transparency.
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE AND TRAINING OFFICER
INDIAN AIR FORCE
SAINIK SCHOOL BIJAPUR
10.2019 - 09.2021
- Led the campus administration, security, and logistics for an esteemed residential school.
- Supervised the procurement process, maintenance, and vendor contracts to ensure seamless operations.
- Implemented disciplinary measures, performance management, and welfare programs for staff and students.
- Ensured compliance with statutory regulations and managed legal matters pertaining to school operations.
- Oversaw crisis management drills, emergency response protocols, and student transportation logistics.
- Managed student accommodation, campus ambiance, and infrastructure upkeep to maintain high standards.
- Facilitated cross-functional development workshops, promoting skill diversification and collaboration across departments, leading to increased productivity and employee engagement.
ADMINISTRATIVE AND OPERATIONS OFFICER
INDIAN AIR FORCE
AHMEDABAD
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Ensured the meticulous conduct of incident-free flying operations, encompassing both VIP commitments and routine missions, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to safety and operational excellence
- Assumed the pivotal role of Unit Aerospace Safety Officer, meticulously monitoring incidents at the unit level and maintaining up-to-date safety documentation, thereby fortifying the unit's safety culture
- Shouldered the responsibility for the overall Information Security of the establishment, functioning as the Chief Intelligence Officer (CIO) of the unit thereby ensured the protection of sensitive information and the integrity of intelligence operations
- Executed the duties of Unit IT Officer, ensuring the upkeep of the unit server and all IT assets and managed the technological infrastructure to support the unit's operational and administrative needs
- Navigated a critical incident involving a damaged link road connecting to the runway by employing cutting-edge technology in the renovation process, ensuring a swift and efficient restoration of vital infrastructure
OPERATIONS OFFICER
INDIAN AIR FORCE
BENGALURU , HYDERABAD , VADODARA, NAGPUR
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Demonstrated exceptional prowess in conducting incident-free flying operations, including both VIP commitments and routine missions; recognized and lauded on two occasions in the Air Force magazine for outstanding performance in handling emergencies, showcasing quick thinking and exceptional airmanship.ceptional airmanship
- Shouldered the responsibility for the overall Administration and Information Security of the establishment, serving as the Adjutant of the unit and ensured the smooth functioning of administrative processes and the protection of sensitive information
Education
Ph.D. - Psychology “Impact of digital addiction on organizational citizenship behaviour”
Andhra University
12-2026
Business Administration And Management
IIM Kozhikode
11-2024
Master of Science - Military Psychology
Bharathiar University
Coimbatore12-2016
B Tech - Computer Science
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
New Delhi06-2009
Skills
- Leadership and Team Work
- Administrative Operations
- Policy Development
- Employee training
- Budget Administration
- Training Needs Assessment
- Security Layouts
- Strategic Planning and Decision-Making
- Human Resource Management
- Crisis management
- Organizational behaviour
Certification
- Psychology of Stress, Health and Well Being, IIT Guwahati
- Human Behaviour, IIT Guwahati
- New Age Business Models, IIM Bangalore,
- Organizational Design, IIM Bangalore
- Project Management, IIT Roorkee
Accomplishments
- Presented and published research paper, Impact of Digital Addiction on Organizational Citizenship Behavior among the Indian Air Force at the 1st National Conference on Design Thinking at Andhra University
- NPTEL STAR
Affiliations
- 9 YEAR SERVICE MEDAL
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
SENIOR OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
INDIAN AIR FORCE
10.2021 - 12.2024
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE AND TRAINING OFFICER
INDIAN AIR FORCE
10.2019 - 09.2021
ADMINISTRATIVE AND OPERATIONS OFFICER
INDIAN AIR FORCE
01.2015 - 01.2019
OPERATIONS OFFICER
INDIAN AIR FORCE
01.2009 - 01.2015
Ph.D. - Psychology “Impact of digital addiction on organizational citizenship behaviour”
Andhra University
Business Administration And Management
IIM Kozhikode
Master of Science - Military Psychology
Bharathiar University
B Tech - Computer Science
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
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