Prakash Purohit
Bharuch, Gujrat
Summary
Experienced security professional specializing in Corporate / Industrial Security with a robust skill set encompassing Physical Security, Asset Protection, Incident Management, Loss Prevention, Security Audit, Risk Assessment, Investigations, Crisis Management, BCM (Security risk), and Stakeholder Management. Capability of collaborating with senior leadership to secure premises, people & assets. Ensuring organizational resilience by providing safe and secure environment to facility and businesses. Ability to drive partnership with external stakeholders, law enforcement and government agencies. I hold a Lead Auditor ISMS implementor Certification in ISO 27001 and perusing ISO 31000 (Risk Management) certification. I have completed an advanced security training course in industrial security management, Security Technology, and related subjects. I am eager to contribute my expertise to cultivate a highly effective workplace security team in my next role.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of Security
UPL Limited
Bharuch, Gujrat
03.2023 - Current
- overall responsibility for security duties, responsibilities and obligations of the company including direction, strategic development, performance and maintenance.
- Compliance to include legal/statutory, professional duties, responsibilities and obligations relating to security.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Overall responsibility for management and application of the security budget.
- Monitoring & managing security systems and equipment servicing and/or maintenance in conjunction with other appropriate departments .
- Effective liaison, support and assistance between security department and remainder of organization.
- To maintain and improve mechanisms for risk assessment and disseminate feedback to the appropriate internal entities.
- Direct, manage and maintain contact with internal and external clients/customers for feedback and to obtain client/customer satisfaction information.
- Direct and manage the development and preparation of the organization's security strategy and general business planning.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Publish Monthly reports and MIS with consultation with Group Head Security.
Deputy Manager
Adani Group
Surat
06.2019 - 03.2023
- Automation Operations & Projects – Leading the team in designing and implementing automation and technology initiatives. Driving and adopting technology at the sites for better efficiency and reducing man guarding. Managing automation and technology projects from idea till the successful launch
- Commercials and Budgeting - Planning, preparing and monitoring security budget including Capex and Opex. Verifying and processing monthly bills for OMP, AMC and Security expenses. Preparing PR and NFA and following ups for PO for execution.
- Handling day to day operations of ISCR. Leading for smooth and vigilant operations of the Security Control Room, ensuring protective and pro-active monitoring of the site assets. Planning and responsible for collection, collation, interpretation & dissemination of valued & authenticate information which affect directly or indirectly to organization. Responsible for Weekly and Fortnightly I&V reports.
- Site Co-ordination and MIS – Publish On demand/Weekly/Fortnightly/Monthly reports and MIS with consultation with PSH to HO, Ahmedabad. SPOC for activities assigned to site from VSH/CSO office. Responsible for assigning training to officers and OMP as per schedule.
- Gate Operation - Leading a team of SO, SS & OMP’s and responsible for Port gate operations by ensuring authenticated men & vehicle enters Port. Liaison - Liaising with stake holders both Govt. (Police/Customs etc.) And private (Transporters/villagers etc.) for ensuring smooth operation of Port.
- SPOC - Single point of contact for both site and HO in any Security related activities and query.
- Ensuring timely payment to Vehicle vendors, service providers and resolving the disputes with regard to payment and service.
- Negotiating & finalizing service agreements with reliable contractors for execution of servicing works as per budgeted parameters in coordination with Indirect Purchase (Office stationaries, canteen, pantry, Security, and facility vendor etc.) Liaise with all statutory bodies and ensure strict adherence to all statutory compliances.
- Ensuring office is stocked with necessary supplies and all equipment is working and properly maintained. Identifying and developing vendors pool for achieving cost effective office purchases.
- Negotiation with all service vendors which provide indirect services to company and Contract with them according to Company Policy.
- Renewal of AMC’s and contracts with Vendors/Service providers.
- Responsible for handling Facility/ Security Contract manpower and their compensation in accordance to applicable labor laws.
Security Operations Manager
Reliance Industries Ltd.
Jamnagar
11.2012 - 06.2019
- Responsible for Security compliance in accordance company security policy.
- Analyze internal processes and recommend and implement procedural / policy / systems changes to improve overall operations and services provided to the internal customer Training and Development of the officers and control room operators on Security automation.
- Advising & monitoring the tactical deployment of sophisticated & advanced security surveillance systems such as closed-circuit cameras, access control etc. and interprets various results generated by them.
- Collection & dissemination of information/ reports / returns as a part of Management Information System.
- Managing operations involving security threat analysis, decision-making, information management, problem solving, project planning, resource management, and monitoring. Responsible for the overall coordination of the organization's response to a crisis, in an effective, timely manner and execution as per disaster/ emergency management program.
- Preparation and implementation of SOPs for emergency. Conducting Security survey for manpower & Infrastructure review from time to time as per requirement.
- Security Management/CCTV Surveillance & utilization of resources. Oversee security initiatives at site.
- Daily briefing/de-briefing and deployment of Guards on rotation basis. Physical Checking of daily deployment, attendance verification & processing of bills.
Education
Certified Risk Leader - Risk Management, Business Continuity & Leadership.
Noida International University
NoidaPost Graduate Diploma - International Business Operations
IGNOU, Rajkot Cmpus
Rajkot12-2017
MBA - Human Resource Management
Sikkim Manipal University
Distance Learning06-2017
Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Accounting And Business Studies
BSM (PG) Collage Roorkee
Roorkee07-2012
Skills
- Business Continuity
- Incident Investigation
- Asset Protection
- Emergency planning
- Incident Response
- Crisis Management
- Access Control
- Security management
- Surveillance systems
- Emergency Response
- Security Team Coordination
- Theft Prevention
- Incident Reporting
- Intrusion Detection
Affiliations
- Organize Annual Conference / Periodic Celebrations/ Award functions. Lead During the time of JIO Lunch Event at Jamnagar.
- Assisted Admin in Navratri Celebration event.
- Worked with IPL Security team during the period 2014, 2015 & 2016. Organize Fun at work Events.
- Support in Annual Health check-up of employees.
- Celebration of Republic day, Independence Day, and other occasion of national interest.
Accomplishments
- Security Professional of the Year Lt Col J S Paul Award-2023 - CAPSI
- Gaurav award - Adani Hazira Port Ltd
- Employee of the year - Reliance Global Corporate Security
Certification
- Certified IMS Internal Auditor.
- Certified Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO)
- Six Sigma Green belt
- Certificate in Homeland and Cyber Security from NFSU, Gandhinagar.
- Certificate in Cyber Safety Best Practices from COVINTS.
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Head of Security
UPL Limited
03.2023 - Current
Deputy Manager
Adani Group
06.2019 - 03.2023
Security Operations Manager
Reliance Industries Ltd.
11.2012 - 06.2019
Certified Risk Leader - Risk Management, Business Continuity & Leadership.
Noida International University
Post Graduate Diploma - International Business Operations
IGNOU, Rajkot Cmpus
MBA - Human Resource Management
Sikkim Manipal University
Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Accounting And Business Studies
BSM (PG) Collage Roorkee
- Certified IMS Internal Auditor.
- Certified Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO)
- Six Sigma Green belt
- Certificate in Homeland and Cyber Security from NFSU, Gandhinagar.
- Certificate in Cyber Safety Best Practices from COVINTS.
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