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Sanjay Kumar

Sanjay Kumar

Mumbai,MH

Summary

Former National Football Player with over 14 years of expertise in sports and event operations, sports safety and security, crowd management, football club operations, media operations, and administration and management in sports, complemented by proficiency in Spanish.

Experienced Security Operations Specialist with expertise in risk management, physical security, and emergency response planning. Proven ability to develop and execute comprehensive security strategies tailored to organizational needs. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams and managing large-scale projects, resulting in reduced risk exposure and improved safety protocols. Demonstrated success in enhancing overall security measures across diverse environments.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

EVENTS SECURITY OPERATIONS MANAGER - INDIA

Google
01.2025 - Current
  • Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify potential security vulnerabilities.
  • Develop and implement comprehensive security plans, including access control, crowd management, emergency response, and asset protection.
  • Create detailed security protocols and procedures, ensuring they are communicated and understood by all team members.
  • Recruit, train, and supervise security personnel, including security guards, crowd control staff, and surveillance operators.
  • Schedule and manage security personnel effectively, ensuring adequate coverage throughout the event.
  • Conduct regular training sessions on security procedures, emergency response, and conflict resolution.
  • Implement performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback.
  • Oversee the implementation of security plans, ensuring adherence to established protocols.
  • Manage access control points, ensuring only authorized personnel and attendees are admitted.
  • Monitor crowd behavior and implement crowd management strategies to prevent overcrowding and disturbances.
  • Coordinate with law enforcement and emergency services as needed.
  • Manage security technology, including CCTV systems, access control systems, and communication devices.
  • Respond promptly and effectively to security incidents, taking appropriate action to mitigate risks and ensure safety.
  • Conduct thorough investigations of security incidents, documenting findings and implementing corrective actions.
  • Prepare detailed incident reports and security logs, maintaining accurate records of all security activities.
  • Provide post event analysis with recommendations for future events.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for security-related matters, communicating effectively with event organizers, staff, attendees, and law enforcement.
  • Coordinate with other event departments, ensuring seamless integration of security operations.
  • Provide regular security briefings to event organizers and staff.

Freelance Safety and Security Consultant

Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)
06.2017 - Current
  • FIFA Safety and Security Officer for Club World Cup USA 2025
  • FIFA Safety and Security Officer for Women's World Cup Australia - New Zealand 2023
  • FIFA Safety & Security Officer for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
  • FIFA Safety and Security for Club World Cup UAE 2021
  • FIFA Safety and Security Officer for Women's World Cup France 2019
  • Operations Venue Manager for FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 (responsible for ensuring Safety and Security, Accreditation, IT, Overlays in the venue)

Freelance Competition, Safety and Security Consultant

Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
01.2013 - Current
  • AFC Match Commissioner and Security Officer for AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers, AFC Champions League, AFC Cup and, AFC Youth Competitions as well as Futsal Competitions since January 2015
  • Local General Coordinator, Local Media Officer & Local Security Officer for AFC Champions League as well as AFC Cup since January 2013.
  • AFC Instructor (Safety & Security Matters) - training MA/Club to improve security operations through webinar and seminars.
  • AFC Security Officer for AFC U-20 Asian Cup 2023 held in Uzbekistan
  • AFC Security Officer for AFC U-23 Asian Cup 2022 held in Uzbekistan.
  • AFC Security Officer for AF Champions League 2020 - West & East Zone as well as FINAL held in Doha, Qatar.
  • AFC Security Officer for AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019.
  • AFC General Coordinator for AFC U-16 Championship Malaysia 2018.

SECURITY MANAGER

EXPO 2020
10.2021 - 04.2022
  • Company Overview: Dubai, UAE
  • Oversight of the security contractor personnel on duty within the respective zone
  • Develop and implement plans for the Zone to cover all aspects of the security arrangements as directed including; post orders, daily operations, contingency, incident management, emergency evacuation/invacuation and others
  • Manage Security Planning and Delivery for the Zones during the phases as defined
  • Management and delivery of timelines and deliverables, ensuring that all milestones are met.
  • Training for staff involved in the respective Zone.
  • Delivery for the Zones during the phases as defined
  • Undertake any other duties as assigned by the Head of Function - Security Operations, Lead Zone Security Manager
  • Dubai, UAE

Senior Competitions Manager & National Security Officer

All India Football Confederation (AIFF)
01.2013 - 04.2018
  • Overall in-charge of delivering tournaments/competitions from planning to execution level.
  • Achieving the budgetary target by effectively utilizing the resources as well as working as mentor to state associations/stakeholders in terms of developing and organizing football tournaments at highest level.
  • Defined new roadmap in order to standardized competitions operations by formatting and restructuring of relevant competitions.
  • Improvement of brand image of National Competitions.
  • Strengthening inspection and monitoring of facilities and football stadiums.
  • Structured and sustainable competitions for all age groups along with facilitating identification and development of players at all levels.
  • Creating and standardizing competitions calendar which formed the base for timely delivery of competitions.
  • Restructured bidding process for competitions in order to ensure every State Associations not only participates but, also has equal opportunity to host and develop football in respective State.
  • Identified age group competitions in order to form the supply chain for players in the National Football Academies as well as National Teams.
  • Introduced the concept of Local General Coordinator, Local Media Officer in the domestic matches as well as club competitions in order to achieve improved and professionally organized competitions.
  • Educated MA about the importance of Futsal through Introductory workshop.

National Security Officer

All India Football Confederation (AIFF)
01.2009 - 04.2018
  • Planning and managing safety and security in football tournaments and events (National & International).
  • Make recommendations to correct safety hazards once identified.
  • Educate member associations with regards to maintaining safety and security within the venues and stadiums.
  • Liaise with all stake holders in order to develop a standard procedure in terms of maintaining of safety and security within the venue.
  • In nutshell, End to end responsible for Safety and security of the tournaments.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.PASS) -

University of Delhi

Diploma - Strategy Planning, Financial Management, Revenue Generation, Event and Media Management

AFC Football Administrative Certificate Course

Advance Diploma - Spanish as a Foreign Language

Instituto Hispania
New Delhi

Diploma -

Export Management

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Crowd management
  • Risk assessment
  • Security planning
  • Access control
  • Organisational skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Planning
  • Initiative management
  • Strategic thinking
  • Tactical execution
  • Knowledge of FIFA regulations
  • Knowledge of AFC regulations
  • Knowledge of AIFF regulations
  • International relations expertise
  • Sports expertise
  • Football expertise
  • MS Powerpoint
  • MS Excel
  • MS Word
  • CMS software experience
  • Risk management strategies

Websites

Certification

  • Fundamentals of Crowd Science
  • Council of Europe Convention on Safety, Security & Service at Sports Events
  • The FIFA Guardians Safeguarding Essentials Online Course

Timeline

EVENTS SECURITY OPERATIONS MANAGER - INDIA

Google
01.2025 - Current

SECURITY MANAGER

EXPO 2020
10.2021 - 04.2022

Freelance Safety and Security Consultant

Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)
06.2017 - Current

Freelance Competition, Safety and Security Consultant

Asian Football Confederation (AFC)
01.2013 - Current

Senior Competitions Manager & National Security Officer

All India Football Confederation (AIFF)
01.2013 - 04.2018

National Security Officer

All India Football Confederation (AIFF)
01.2009 - 04.2018

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.PASS) -

University of Delhi

Diploma - Strategy Planning, Financial Management, Revenue Generation, Event and Media Management

AFC Football Administrative Certificate Course

Advance Diploma - Spanish as a Foreign Language

Instituto Hispania

Diploma -

Export Management

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