VINAY DAS HARIDAS.
Technical Project Manager
Bangalore
Summary
A performance driven and result oriented military leader with an illustrious career of 10 years in the Indian Navy having diverse experience in heading dynamic military projects, defining strategies and leading cross functional teams. Competent professional with accomplished abilities in various areas of strategic project management, quality control, platform operation and maintenance, contract management, risk assessment and spare management. An enterprising and visionary leader with an experience of leading teams formed from culturally and geographically diverse background in high risky environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Technical Project Manager
NAVAL DOCKYARD VIZAG
Vizag
08.2019 - 07.2023
- Managed and ensured operational availability of all major machineries which included 24 propulsion plants, 40+ power generation systems and other equipment’s worth more than $ 80 Million fitted across 20 fleet support platforms (Tugs, barges, boats) through timely maintenance, repairs and effective inventory / resource management.
- Led multi-functional and cross-cultural workforce consisting of 70 highly skilled manpower and maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Headed and successfully delivered repair and maintenance projects of naval fleet support vessels worth $ 15 million which included scope definition, controlling budget, rendering concise project progress reports to higher management, negotiation with all stake holders.
- Devised fruitful sourcing strategies for procuring critical equipment spares, minimizing downtime through efficient bidding and executing commercial contracts.
- Successfully established organizational partnerships with alternative local suppliers, reducing costs and lead times for spare parts.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Executed techno-commercial negotiations with vertically specialized OEM’s/ commercial firms ensuring compliance to contractual terms and financial prudence in role of owner’s representative.
- Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established organizational goals.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
Technical Manager
INDIAN NAVAL WARSHIP
PortBlair
11.2017 - 07.2019
- Headed technical dept of warship and ensured availability of all equipment’s necessary for mission accomplishment at all times.
- Led team of Highly specialized professionals comprising of 35 personnel towards sustained and efficient operations of High value equipment’s worth more than $10 Million in highly demanding environments
- Developed project plans and managed project scope using methodologies to guide projects from conceptualization to implementation and managed long-term repair of vessel within scheduled timelines.
- Undertook preventive maintenance of all major machineries including propulsions plants, power generation systems, HVAC, weapon systems fitted onboard through effective HRM and Inventory management.
- Led team for numerous defect rectifications of machineries in constrained spaces at sea utilizing limited resources available through innovative methods and applying risk management measures.
- Proactively procured essential spares for meeting operational missions by analyzing failure cycles and ensuring timely procurement.
- Developed suggestions for technical process improvements to optimize resources.
- Updated stakeholders and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
ASSISTANT TECHNICAL MANAGER
INDIAN NAVAL WARSHIP
Kochu
07.2015 - 10.2017
- Organized standard operating procedures to strengthen controls for safe operation, maintenance and upkeep of all engineering machineries fitted onboard.
- Led team of 45 Naval technical sailors and was responsible for manpower planning, daily work schedule, career assessment, handling of grievances and mentoring.
- Led team for operation and maintenance of motorboats and other marine equipment’s utilized for ocean bed survey.
- Ensured NIL incidents as damage control/risk assessment officer through developing risk mitigation measures, evaluation of hazards, ensuring adherence to SOPs.
- Defined scope of work for long term repair and maintenance contracts through regular machinery health monitoring
- Assessed expected technical challenges and developed proactive solutions.
- Monitored daily tasks of sailors to gauge various operational activities and inefficiencies.
- Investigated various machinery operational issues and implemented resolutions to reduce downtime.
- Actively participated in various high intensity bi-lateral naval exercises, disaster relief, anti-piracy operations and patrolling missions at sea in conjunction with many friendly foreign navies.
- Awarded “Commendation by Flag officer Commanding-in-Chief for devotion to duty in ensuring availability of platform for mission accomplishment.
Education
Executive Program in Business Management - HR & Finance|
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade|
New Delhi| 01.2023 - 07.2023
PG Diploma - Marine Engineering
Centre of Marine Engineering And Technology
Lonavala| 12.2013 - 06.2015
Certificate Course in Marine Propulsion Control Technology - Marine Engineering|
Military Institute of Technology|
Pune| 01.2015 - 04.2015
Naval Orientation Course - Military Training And Leadership|
Indian Naval Academy
Kannur| 07.2013 - 11.2013
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering|
Calicut University|
Calicut 07.2009 - 06.2013
Higher Secondary Certificate -
Sainik School Kazhakootam|
Trivandrum| 06.2001 - 04.2008
Skills
Technical project planning
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMI, USA))
Timeline
Project Management Professional (PMI, USA))
07-2023
Executive Program in Business Management - HR & Finance|
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade|
01.2023 - 07.2023
Human factor Analysis and accident mapping
11-2022
Technical Project Manager
NAVAL DOCKYARD VIZAG
08.2019 - 07.2023
Technical Manager
INDIAN NAVAL WARSHIP
11.2017 - 07.2019
ASSISTANT TECHNICAL MANAGER
INDIAN NAVAL WARSHIP
07.2015 - 10.2017
Certificate Course in Marine Propulsion Control Technology - Marine Engineering|
Military Institute of Technology|
01.2015 - 04.2015
PG Diploma - Marine Engineering
Centre of Marine Engineering And Technology
12.2013 - 06.2015
Naval Orientation Course - Military Training And Leadership|
Indian Naval Academy
07.2013 - 11.2013
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering|
Calicut University|
07.2009 - 06.2013
Higher Secondary Certificate -
Sainik School Kazhakootam|
06.2001 - 04.2008
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