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Kavil Manoj Alexander

Engineer And Manager
Bangalore

Summary

Veteran with an outstanding record of over 2 decades with extensive multi- functional expertise in managing Engineering / Construction Projects, HR & Administration. Rich expertise in spearheading diverse functions, coupled with skills in leading cross-functional teams through compelling combination of expertise in project delivery, techno-logistic operations, talent acquisition and recruitment strategy development.

Work History

Director, Talent Acquisition

Services Selection Centre
Bhopal
01.2021 - Current
  • Led a team of experts who evaluated candidates based upon scientifically proven psychometric tools to arrive at the right resource for such a critical profession wherein selection ratio is less than 1%.
  • Evaluated resumes, carried out detailed behavioral description interviews and selected candidates having potential to become leaders in Indian Army.
  • Formalized policies and recruitment strategies at national level to meet organizational requirements of Indian Armed forces.
  • Acted as brand ambassador to educate candidates on culture, career growth, benefits and advantages of working for Armed forces.

Head of Human Resources & Administration

Indian Army
Srinagar
01.2019 - 12.2020
  • Managed all facets of HR of more than 12000 troops deployed across 20000 sq km of harsh terrain.
  • Spearheaded day-to-day Administrative & HR tasks including policy formulation, budgeting, facility management, procurement, vendor coordination, and resource deployment in co-ordination with internal /external agencies for smooth operations.
  • Helmed strategic and operational leadership during COVID - 19 pandemic with significant contributions towards improvising methods to reduce spread resulting in miniscule number of troops being affected by COVID, with zero fatal casualties.
  • Addressed discipline and vigilance issues with appropriate urgency, following all laid down procedures. Provided resolution to complex and confidential issues.

Commander, Engineering Works

Military Engineering Services
Uttrakhand
01.2017 - 12.2018
  • Conceptualized, planned and executed large scale greenfield projects like runways, roads, living accommodation, etc resulting in improved operational preparedness across China border.
  • Handled infra budget of INR 800 Cr ($100mn) annually for military projects in difficult terrain.
  • Used diverse project management tools across various projects resulting in annual savings of over Rs. 40 Cr ($5mn) with zero time overruns.
  • Formulated electricity revenue generation model for pan India implementation. Reduced electricity bills by 15% i.e. Rs. 4 Cr ($ 500k) annually as proof of concept model.
  • Formalized maintenance policies resulting in enhanced availability of military assets.
  • Responsible for all HR functions incl talent acquisition, learning and development and employee engagement of approximately 3500 personnel.

Deputy Commander (Works)

Corps of Engineers
Leh
01.2015 - 12.2016
  • Planned and executed multiple projects in remote locations spread over 20000 Sq km in Ladakh region with zero overruns.
  • Executed projects utilizing self contained multiple task forces in Siachen Glacier, the highest battlefield in the world, resulted in timely project delivery with net cost reduction of INR 10 Cr ($ 1.2mn) annually.
  • Managed all HR & administrative functions for approximately 1200 personnel.

Education

Bachelor in Engineering - Electrical Engineering

Saurastra University
Rajkot, Gujrat
06.1996 - 05.2000

Diploma in Professional Project Management -

Project Management Institute (US)
Bangalore
12.2010 - 02.2011

Diploma in Logistics And Supply Chain Management -

College of Material Management
Jabalpur
08.2014 - 12.2014

Diploma in Senior Level Defence Management -

Devi Ahiliya University
Indore
06.2016 - 09.2016

Post Graduate Diploma in Strategic Studies -

Savitribai Phule Pune Univeristy
Pune
01.2017 - 02.2017

Interviewing Officers Course - Talent Acquisition

Defence Institute of Psychological Reasearch
New Delhi, India
01.2021 - 06.2021

Skills

    Strategic planning and execution

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Quote

Lead by example to inspire your team to achieve the impossible.

Timeline

Interviewing Officers Course - Talent Acquisition

Defence Institute of Psychological Reasearch
01.2021 - 06.2021

Director, Talent Acquisition

Services Selection Centre
01.2021 - Current

Head of Human Resources & Administration

Indian Army
01.2019 - 12.2020

Post Graduate Diploma in Strategic Studies -

Savitribai Phule Pune Univeristy
01.2017 - 02.2017

Commander, Engineering Works

Military Engineering Services
01.2017 - 12.2018

Diploma in Senior Level Defence Management -

Devi Ahiliya University
06.2016 - 09.2016

Deputy Commander (Works)

Corps of Engineers
01.2015 - 12.2016

Diploma in Logistics And Supply Chain Management -

College of Material Management
08.2014 - 12.2014

Diploma in Professional Project Management -

Project Management Institute (US)
12.2010 - 02.2011

Bachelor in Engineering - Electrical Engineering

Saurastra University
06.1996 - 05.2000

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