MAJ SUMIT KUMAR DASH
MAJOR (INDIAN ARMY)
Bhubaneswar,OD
Summary
Business Security and Risk Management Leader with over 10 years of experience delivering enterprise-wide security frameworks across multi-site, high-risk, and regulated environments. Proven expertise in Security Risk Management (SRM), physical and operational security, crisis and emergency response, and stakeholder engagement at national level. Strong background in working with senior leadership, government and cross-functional business teams to protect people, assets, and operations while ensuring compliance with corporate governance, regulatory, and ethical standards.
Overview
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Business Security & Operations Manager (Major)
INDIAN ARMY
2021 - 2025
- Acted as the senior security lead for multiple operational sites, providing an end-to-end security framework covering people, assets, infrastructure, and operations.
- Led Security Risk Management (SRM) activities including national-level and site-level security risk assessments, preparation of risk registers, and development of risk management and mitigation plans.
- Conducted regular security reviews and audits to ensure implementation of approved security risk management plans and corrective actions.
- Provided strategic security advice and reporting to senior leadership on political developments, threat trends, and their impact on operational risk.
- Represented the security function in senior leadership forums and acted as a key advisor during crisis and emergency situations.
- Established, implemented, and reviewed security policies, procedures, and access control protocols for staff, contractors, and visitors.
- Coordinated closely with public security forces, government agencies, and intelligence sources to maintain situational awareness and proactive risk mitigation.
- Led crisis management, emergency response, and business continuity planning, including exercises and readiness reviews.
Security & Risk Management Lead (Captain)
INDIAN ARMY
2017 - 2021
- Managed physical, operational, and supply chain security across multiple sites with high operational tempo and complex risk profiles.
- Developed and implemented security SOPs, training programmes, and compliance mechanisms to ensure preparedness and consistent execution.
- Supported project teams and contractors by providing security input, oversight, and compliance monitoring during infrastructure and operational projects.
- Conducted investigations into security incidents, losses, and procedural violations, implementing corrective and preventive actions.
- Supported budgeting, justification of security expenditure, and oversight of capital and operational security resources.
Operations & Security Officer (Lieutenant)
INDIAN ARMY
2015 - 2017
- Supported site-level security operations, access management, incident reporting, and coordination with enforcement agencies.
- Assisted in security documentation, risk assessments, audits, and emergency preparedness activities.
Education
MBA - Supply Chain Management
NMIMS University
05-2025
Business Management Programme - undefined
IIM Calcutta
CalcuttaPost Graduate Diploma - Defence & Strategic Studies
University of Madras
Bachelor of Commerce - Management
Utkal University
Bhubaneshwar, India05-2010
Skills
- Business Security Management (BSM)
- Security Risk Management (SRM)
- National & Multi-Site Security Governance
- Security Risk Assessments & Risk Registers
- Physical & Technical Security
- Crisis & Emergency Response (C&CM / ER)
- Business Continuity Planning
- Security Audits & Self-Verification
- Policy, SOP & Protocol Development
- Contractor & Project Security Oversight
Certification
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, KPMG India
Key Security Achievements
- Delivered national-level security governance across multiple sites and operations.
- Established robust security risk registers, mitigation plans, and audit mechanisms.
- Led crisis and emergency response operations with zero compromise on personnel safety.
- Built strong working relationships with state police, central police forces and government stakeholders.
Core Security Competencies
- Business Security Management (BSM)
- Security Risk Management (SRM)
- National & Multi-Site Security Governance
- Security Risk Assessments & Risk Registers
- Physical & Technical Security (Access Control, CCTV, Monitoring Systems)
- Crisis & Emergency Response (C&CM / ER)
- Business Continuity Planning
- Security Audits & Self-Verification
- Policy, SOP & Protocol Development
- Contractor & Project Security Oversight
- Investigations & Incident Management
- Stakeholder & Government Liaison
- Executive Protection & Visit Security
- Training & Exercises
Timeline
Business Management Programme - undefined
IIM Calcutta
Post Graduate Diploma - Defence & Strategic Studies
University of Madras
Senior Business Security & Operations Manager (Major)
INDIAN ARMY
2021 - 2025
Security & Risk Management Lead (Captain)
INDIAN ARMY
2017 - 2021
Operations & Security Officer (Lieutenant)
INDIAN ARMY
2015 - 2017
MBA - Supply Chain Management
NMIMS University
Bachelor of Commerce - Management
Utkal University