SUMIT KUMAR DASH
MAJOR
BHUBANESHWAR,Odisha
Summary
Strategic and results-driven leader with over 10 years of cross-functional experience in operations management, supply chain logistics, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement. Recognized for improving operational efficiency in high-pressure environments, including conflict zones. Adept at leading multi-functional teams, driving compliance, and executing large-scale movement, logistics, and crisis response initiatives. Currently transitioning into corporate leadership roles with enhanced business acumen from premier institutes.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Operations Manager - Strategic Deployment & Logistics
Indian Army
- Led planning and execution of high-stakes operations for deployment of 800+ troops and equipment, ensuring zero mission delays in critical areas including Kargil and North-East India
- Enhanced operational preparedness in high-conflict zones by 85%, through SOP redesign and real-time logistics monitoring
- Delivered sustained success in mission-critical supply movement, including cold-chain medical logistics and sensitive ammunition transport
Risk & Compliance Lead - Military Security & Surveillance
Indian Army
- Designed and implemented security protocols that reduced intelligence leakage and digital threat exposure by 85%, safeguarding key operational data
- Conducted regular audits, surveillance drills, and risk assessments, ensuring 100% regulatory compliance and resilience across units
- Collaborated with intelligence and cyber units to prevent internal/external breaches and maintain strategic dominance
Crisis Response Commander - Disaster & Emergency Operations
Indian Army
- Spearheaded multi-agency disaster response missions during natural calamities and border tensions, enabling secure evacuation and infrastructure rehabilitation
- Orchestrated cross-functional operations with civil authorities, ensuring rapid response under extreme uncertainty
- Successfully managed crowd control, resource rationing, and psychological support for displaced civilians and troops during high-alert emergencies.
Project & Infrastructure Lead - Resource Optimization & Readiness
Indian Army
- Directed border infrastructure development projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective execution under hostile and remote conditions
- Introduced lean project planning practices that minimized wastage, reduced cost overruns, and ensured strategic alignment with national objectives
- Standardized logistics chains through data-backed inventory control, enhancing visibility and asset utilization
People & Performance Officer - Talent Development & Morale
Indian Army
- Trained and mentored 150+ personnel, elevating operational discipline, cross-functional collaboration, and internal promotion rates
- Launched mental health, leadership grooming, and career transition workshops for troops across ranks
- Achieved highest command ratings for unit morale, motivation, and team readiness in two consecutive annual evaluations
Education
Business Management Programme - Business Management
IIM Calcutta
Kolkata, India 01.2024 - 06.2025
MBA - Supply Chain Management
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies
Mumbai, India 01.2022 - 01.2024
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt -
KPMG India
Kolkata, India 01.2025 - 06.2025
Project Management Professional (PMP) -
PMI
01.2025 - 01.2025
PGDM - Defence and Strategic Studies
University of Madras
Chennai, India 04.2014 - 09.2015
Skills
Awards
Commendation Card by General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (Jammu & Kashmir), 08/01/20, For leadership excellence and operational success
Timeline
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt -
KPMG India
01.2025 - 06.2025
Project Management Professional (PMP) -
PMI
01.2025 - 01.2025
Business Management Programme - Business Management
IIM Calcutta
01.2024 - 06.2025
MBA - Supply Chain Management
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies
01.2022 - 01.2024
PGDM - Defence and Strategic Studies
University of Madras
04.2014 - 09.2015
Senior Operations Manager - Strategic Deployment & Logistics
Indian Army
Risk & Compliance Lead - Military Security & Surveillance
Indian Army
Crisis Response Commander - Disaster & Emergency Operations
Indian Army
Project & Infrastructure Lead - Resource Optimization & Readiness
Indian Army
People & Performance Officer - Talent Development & Morale
Indian Army
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