SIDRAM SOLANKAR
INDIAN ARMY
Pune,MH
Summary
Indian Army officer with 11 yrs of successful experience in military planning, operations , leading various task forces & special teams. Vast experience in handling high value assets in arduous environments. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contribution to success in special missions. Specialist in training Close Quarter Combat skills and Hostage Rescue Operations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
MAJOR
INDIAN ARMY
Presently Posted In Tezpur, Assam
04.2011 - Current
- Performed duties of Security Officer at Strategic levels & handled complete array of responsibilities with respect to Security Planning & Management which includes Physical Security, Investigations, Audits, Penetrations, Crisis & Risk Management,
Information,Asset Protection, Vulnerability Assessment, Organizational Functions, Continuity Program, Training & Development & Contingency Planning with respect to People, Property, Information & other Tangible & Intangible assets at various levels. - Analyzed the data, practices & trend & Implemented Trend Analysis to assess, forecast & prevent untoward incidents in my unit in the Security domain & developed contingency plans to cater for any adverse eventualities & ensured a secure & full proof environments.
- Conducted periodic Audits & Inspections with respect to ensuring compliance of laid down Standard Operating Procedures & practices in conjunction with the on ground scenario at various levels of hierarchy both within & outside the unit.
- Ensured seamless continuity, Risk optimization & minimization of disruptions in Security functions & processes at administrative, tactical and operational front.
NSG Commando Instructor
NSG
Mumbai, Maharashtra
01.2018 - 06.2020
- Served in National Security Guard, Mumbai for 2.5 yrs and had various achievements and experience in CQB/CT special operations.
- As a Training and Operational Squadron Commander was responsible for a strength of 700 trainees,commandos & other state forces. Organized various joint training programs with State Counter Terrorism Forces including Force One (Maharashtra), Goa ATS, Mumbai & Pune QRTs, MP Police HAWK,MARCOS(NAVY),NDRF etc.
- Vast experience in training Armed Forces such as Coast Guard QRTs, IAF for security of Airbase, Naval QRTs of Mumbai .
- Expert in designing program for Private Security teams of Hotel Industries, IT parks, Metro stations, Vulnerable temples, Ports and Security Press involved as a First responders for terror attacks, RDD threats, IED threat, fire safety and evacuations.
- Awarded DG NSG Commendation Card for outstanding performance in 2019.
- Organized various training programs and special capsules for NSG task force Mumbai in collaboration with various Central Institutions including Atomic Research Centre, BARC, Mumbai.
- Appointed as Nodal officer for conducting INDO-US Joint training exercise TARKASH-V between NSG & US (Special Operational Forces) and responsible for planning, coordinating and conducting various joint training exercises across the country with US Special Operational Forces in 2019-2020.
- Led Counter Terrorism Task Force of Mumbai NSG as a Regional Force Commander in joint training CT exercises with various Govt/Pvt High Value installations like Tarapur Atomic Power plant(Tarapur), Reliance Corporate Park (Ghansoli), JNPT Port trust (Mumbai), MP police Academy (Bhopal), Secretariat Building Amaravati (Telengana), Bhopal Airport, Mumbai Airport, RBI (Mumbai), Bombay Stock Exchange (Mumbai) . Special joint exercises were planned and executed in Maharashtra,Goa, MP, Kerala, Assam, Delhi.
- Specialized in Counter IED and Bomb disposal capsule in 26 SCG,NSG Mumbai.
- Led a special team for Counter hijacking operations in Mumbai and Kerala Airport.
- Extensively trained military, state police, CAPF & civil manpower at various levels with respect to ensuring security safeguards from armed threat,espionage, cyber domain, natural & artificial hazards & ensured optimum & hightest standards of safety & security.
- Responsible to establish mobile integrated command and control centre including advanced surveillance and communication devices.
- Responsible for activation and integration of security grid for snipers , special weapon teams & Crisis management groups during mock drills.
Security Officer
Indian Army
Jammu, Kashmir
03.2015 - 12.2017
- Handled responsibility of Security Officer of a high risk & sensitive area comprising of a strength of 1000 military & civil personnel, armored vehicles, Advanced artillery guns & Special ammunitions & critical equipment & information near the Line of Control & in a highly sensitive Counter Insurgency & Counter Terrorism Environments Carried out de novo security & threat analysis & formulated & implemented new policies as per the novel environments.
- led 300 strength composite & ultra-skilled fighting force in arduous situations & conducted Counter Insurgency & Counter
Terrorism operations, neutralized armed threat, prevented anti-national incidents & ensured zero collateral damage & achieved a safe & secure environment in my Area of responsibility in Kashmir as a officer-in-charge at LOC. - Successfully established integrated surveillance and communication system while guarding 5.4 kms of Line of Control by using new generations thermal devices, CCTVs, Night visions and lasted communication sets.
- Specially trained in trauma care and medical emergency with respect to Gun Shot wound,Fire accident and critical evacuation.
Business Analyst
EClerx Services
Pune , MH
03.2008 - 11.2008
- Evaluated business requirements, leveraging information in Derivative marketing.
Customer Service Representative
House Of Laptops Pune
Pune , MH
06.2007 - 10.2007
- Collected customer feedback and made process changes to exceed customer satisfaction goals.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce
Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce
Pune 06.2005 - 06.2008
PG Diploma in Defence Management And Strategy
University of Madras
OTA Chennai 04.2011 - 03.2012
Advanced Diploma in Gunnery And Weapon Science
School of Artillery
Devlali,Nasik 04.2016 - 07.2016
PG Diploma in Management And Defence Strategy
Army War College
Mhow,Indore 11.2017 - 01.2018
Skills
Security
Investigations & Audit
Risk & Crisis Managemnet
Negotiations & Conflict Mangement
Training & Development
Threat Analysis
Firearms Instructor
Stakeholder Management
Administration & Compliance
Certification
Emergency Response for RDD threat,BARC Mumbai
Timeline
Training of Trainers course by BPR&D,Bhopal
10-2019
Kravmaga & PTK Kali Advance Unarmed Combat
10-2018
Emergency Response for RDD threat,BARC Mumbai
09-2018
NSG Commando Instructor
NSG
01.2018 - 06.2020
PG Diploma in Management And Defence Strategy
Army War College
11.2017 - 01.2018
Advanced Diploma in Gunnery And Weapon Science
School of Artillery
04.2016 - 07.2016
Security Officer
Indian Army
03.2015 - 12.2017
MAJOR
INDIAN ARMY
04.2011 - Current
PG Diploma in Defence Management And Strategy
University of Madras
04.2011 - 03.2012
Business Analyst
EClerx Services
03.2008 - 11.2008
Customer Service Representative
House Of Laptops Pune
06.2007 - 10.2007
Bachelor of Commerce
Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce
06.2005 - 06.2008