Nisha Rawat
New Delhi
Summary
Versatile and mission-driven professional with 14 years of leadership experience in the Indian Navy, specializing in meteorology, training, HR operations, and risk management. Proven expertise in designing data-driven solutions, leading cross-functional teams, optimizing resources, and delivering impactful training programs. Adept at transitioning strategic military experience into business value through operational excellence, analytics, and organizational development.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professional Development Manager
Indian Navy
01.2011 - Current
- Delivered academic instruction to officer cadets for four years, enhancing learning outcomes.
- Designed scenario-based training programs for over 2,000 BTech cadets, improving pass rates by 30%.
- Conducted curriculum upgrades and training audits to align with national defence standards.
- Contributed to academic planning, policy updates, and examination processes for program enhancement.
- Mentored women trainees, providing guidance and support for holistic growth and professional readiness.
- Trained sailors for higher service exams, facilitating career progression and officer induction success.
- Conducted preparation sessions for SSB aspirants, improving selection rates and readiness.
- Spearheaded language training initiative, delivering Hindi classes to enhance interdepartmental communication.
Senior Operations Manager
Indian Navy
01.2011 - Current
- Managed day-to-day office operations, overseeing workspace, supplies, utilities, and vendor relationships.
- Acted as primary contact for customer service through office phone communications.
- Handled import and shipping processes by coordinating documentation and logistics with external partners.
- Maintained organized inventory and stockroom operations to ensure optimal stock levels.
- Performed basic equipment repairs while collaborating with customer service for efficient issue resolution.
- Administered petty cash, processed invoices, managed legal documents, and maintained banking relationships accurately.
- Streamlined resource management practices, achieving 15% cost reduction across operations.
- Led meteorological operations with SOP implementation, reducing weather-related delays by 40% and enhancing safety by 20%.
Human Resource & Admin Manager
Indian Navy
01.2011 - Current
- Coordinated 50+ high-profile visits and official events involving senior dignitaries and international guests, ensuring seamless execution and protocol compliance.
- Organized and led national-level seminars and administrative events with 500+ participants, overseeing end-to-end planning and logistics.
- Supervised and mentored cross-functional administrative teams, enhancing productivity through structured delegation, coaching, and time optimization.
- Optimized office SOPs and document control systems to ensure compliance, audit readiness, and operational efficiency.
- Led performance appraisal cycles, including feedback collection, documentation, and manpower planning.
- Conducted Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and competency mapping; introduced employee engagement and development initiatives.
- Proposed and implemented HR automation solutions to streamline workflows and support regulatory compliance.
Education
M.Sc. - Applied Meteorology
Cochin University of Science & Technology (CUSAT)
01.2017
M.Sc. - Mathematics
DAV College
Dehradun01.2010
Skills
- Strategic project management
- Data analytics and forecasting
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Learning and development
- Leadership and team building
- Budget optimization
- HR operations and compliance
- Event management
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Pursuing, Grant Thornton
- Agile and Scrum, Pursuing, IIM Shillong
- Business Management (HR & Finance), IIFT, New Delhi
- Management Essentials, IIM Shillong
- Business Analytics, IMI Bangalore
- Operations Analysis, MWC Kochi
- NCC ‘C’ Certificate, 11 UK Girls Bn NCC
Research And Publications
- Machine Learning for Weather Forecasting: XGBoost vs SVM vs Random Forest in Predicting Temperature for Visakhapatnam, International Journal of Intelligent Systems and Applications (IJISA)
- Decoding Optimization Algorithms for Convolutional Neural Networks in Time Series Regression Tasks, International Journal of Information Technology and Computer Science (IJITCS)
- Analysis of three unusual severe weather events over Delhi during May-June, 2018 using Dual-Pol Doppler Weather Radar and GNSS data, MAUSAM
- Exploring Visualization and Development: Python vs R in a Comparative Analysis, International Journal of Computer Applications
Activities
- Organized National-level Maritime History Seminar at INA for three consecutive years (2015–2017).
- Performed key duties during the International Fleet Review at Vishakhapatnam in 2016.
- Proudly participated in the Republic Day Parade in 2015, marching on Kartvya Path.
- Trekker – Pindari Glacier Expedition, 2016.
- Sports & Fitness: Horse riding, Dinghy sailing, squash, volleyball.
Timeline
Professional Development Manager
Indian Navy
01.2011 - Current
Senior Operations Manager
Indian Navy
01.2011 - Current
Human Resource & Admin Manager
Indian Navy
01.2011 - Current
M.Sc. - Applied Meteorology
Cochin University of Science & Technology (CUSAT)
M.Sc. - Mathematics
DAV College
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