S THOMAS EDWARD
BANGALORE
Summary
An accomplished, seasoned, and performance-driven officer with strong leadership and expertise and diverse experience of over 22 years of experience in the Indian Army in varied fields which include Project management, Equipment Repairs, Inspection and Maintenance management, HR and Administrative management, and Supply Chain Management. An enterprising manager who successfully delivered critical projects through innovative solutions in an active global environment. An adept communicator and adventurous, willing to take on new challenges and exercise military attributes and values in the corporate sector.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work history
JOINT DIRECTOR INDIGENIZATION
DIRECTORATE OF INDIGENIZATION Ministry of Defence
Bengaluru, Karnataka
2019.08 - Current
- Directed staffing requirements, managed priorities, and coordinated workflows to uphold productivity objectives.
- Set strategic plans to govern the functioning of Reverse engineering operations
- Supervised budgets and timelines, ensuring progress met project scope targets.
- Devised and implemented long-term strategy to drive progress in key areas. Interpreted underlying risks, business needs, client requirements and cost structures to increase forecasting accuracy.
- Spearheaded development and delivery of product initiatives based on in-depth market research.
- Identified and resolved operational issues impacting productivity, performance, or profitability.
- Served as official representative of organisation to public groups or government agencies.
- Identified and resolved operational issues impacting productivity, performance or profitability.
Supply chain manager
Ministry of Defence ((Army)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
2013.06 - 2016.07
- Leveraged effective supply chain planning systems to improve demand, sales and operations planning processes for distribution network.
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, achieving inventory targets for effective Field Firing training.
- Rectified the flaus in supply chain end-to-end structure across planning, sourcing, production and delivery.
- Maintained and identified material shortages and monitored inventory to meet eqpt management requirements.
- Equipped production operations with necessary repairs, maintenance and inspections to meet service requirements.
EQPT REPAIRS, INSPECTION AND MAINTENANACE MANAGER
Ministry of Defense (ARMY)
Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
2011.11 - 2013.05
- 17 years of 24x7 repairs, maintenance, and inspection of various kinds of equipment like Armoured fighting Vehicles, Generators, Heavy Vehicles in all terrains, and Wireless and wire communication equipment of the Indian Army.
- Planned shutdown, breakdown, and preventive maintenance schedules of machinery, plants, and utilities. Followed strict procedures to document rejected parts for quality assurance and traceability purposes.
- Managed the entire project lifestyle with a key focus on the effective utilization of 5M(Man, Machine, Materials, Method, and Money)
- strategic plans for equipment sustenance and reliability
EQUIPMENT REPAIRS AND ADMINSTRATIVE MANAGER
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE(ARMY)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
2009.02 - 2011.10
- Devised schedules and daily rosters of combatants and civilian workforce, performance apprisals
- Directed management of a full spectrum of HR operations, systems, and programs including training, welfare, and incentive programs.
- Entrusted to process confidential employee records, generate feed back reports and suggest improvements, examine proficiency, and cleared personnel for career progression and job rotation
- Developed policies and procedures to improve administrative support systems, and achieved 7% reduction in manpower
- Led workforce planning, promotion, structuring, and payroll accounting
- Maintained strict confidentiality through careful and correct storage of case documents, in line with CCS Govt policies.
REPAIRS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE MANAGER
Ministry of Defence(ARMY)
Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir
2007.04 - 2009.01
- Implemented maintenance program to manage operational efficiencies and reduce downtime.
- Monitored department priorities and coordinated team workflows to meet demand.
- Documented and maintained daily work performed in company logs and on equipment-specific reports, schematics, and operational manuals for reference during maintenance and repair tasks.
- Handled employee relations issues and resolved challenges to support retention. Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures.
TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTRUCTOR
Ministry of Defence(ARMY)
Secunderabad, Telangana
2004.04 - 2007.03
- Prepared training materials and supplemental aids to support employee comprehension.
- Monitored employee progress, offering feedback to management on additional training requirements.
- Delivered instruction across various topics, integrating audio-visual presentations and training materials.
- Analysed training needs to determine learning styles and skills shortages.
- Developed effective training manuals, modules and teaching aids.
- Implemented research findings and client feedback to improve programme material and delivery.
- Researched market trends and competitor activities to strengthen development plans.
- Formulated training and development programmes to capture measurable improvements.
- Planned training schedules, prepared materials and booked necessary rooms and facilities.
- Updated and modified training syllabus to stay ahead of industry developments and maintain relevancy.
REPAIRS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE MANAGER
Ministry of Defence(ARMY)
Amritsar, Punjab
2002.04 - 2004.03
- Implemented maintenance programme to manage operational efficiencies and reduce downtime.
- Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals. Monitored department priorities and coordinated team workflows to meet demand.
- Documented daily work performed in company logs and on equipment-specific reports. Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures.
- Maintained schematics and operational manuals for reference during maintenance and repair tasks. Maintained daily facility operations with a strong focus on preventive maintenance and swift repairs.
- Supervised maintenance team and reviewed completed work to evaluate performance.
TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTRUCTOR
Ministry of Defence(ARMY)
Secunderabad, Telangana
1997.03 - 2002.03
- Analyzed training needs to determine learning styles and skills shortages. Developed effective training manuals, modules and teaching aids.
- Implemented research findings and field army feed back to improve program material and delivery. Formulated training and development programmes to capture measurable improvements keeping trends in the world scenario.
- Outlined HR objectives and assessed learning outcomes to guide planning activities. Planned training schedules, prepared materials, and booked necessary rooms and facilities.
Education
Master of Engineering - COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
KARPAGAM COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 2016.08 - 2019.07
Bachelor of Technology - ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING
INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERS (INDIA)
Kolkata, West Bengal 2010.01 - 2016.10
Master of Business Administration - TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
BHARATHIYAR UNIVERSITY
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 2016.10 - 2018.06
Diploma - ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
MILITARY COLLEGE OF EME
Secunderabad, Telangana 1996.01 - 1997.03
Skills
- Equipment management
- Employee management
- Operational management
- Employment law
- Problem solving skills
- Mentoring and training
- Operations management
- Financial management
- Contract management
- High-value project management
- Data collection and analysis
- Strategic thinking
- Quality Control
Quote
Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
JOINT DIRECTOR INDIGENIZATION
DIRECTORATE OF INDIGENIZATION Ministry of Defence
2019.08 - Current
Master of Business Administration - TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
BHARATHIYAR UNIVERSITY
2016.10 - 2018.06
Master of Engineering - COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
KARPAGAM COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
2016.08 - 2019.07
Supply chain manager
Ministry of Defence ((Army)
2013.06 - 2016.07
EQPT REPAIRS, INSPECTION AND MAINTENANACE MANAGER
Ministry of Defense (ARMY)
2011.11 - 2013.05
Bachelor of Technology - ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING
INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERS (INDIA)
2010.01 - 2016.10
EQUIPMENT REPAIRS AND ADMINSTRATIVE MANAGER
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE(ARMY)
2009.02 - 2011.10
REPAIRS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE MANAGER
Ministry of Defence(ARMY)
2007.04 - 2009.01
TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTRUCTOR
Ministry of Defence(ARMY)
2004.04 - 2007.03
REPAIRS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE MANAGER
Ministry of Defence(ARMY)
2002.04 - 2004.03
TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTRUCTOR
Ministry of Defence(ARMY)
1997.03 - 2002.03
Diploma - ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
MILITARY COLLEGE OF EME
1996.01 - 1997.03