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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

Project Management

HR and Administration

Talent Acquisition

Contract Management and Budgeting

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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