Core Competencies:

• Strategic Leadership: Directed large-scale research initiatives leveraging artificial intelligence to inform strategic decisions, drive innovation, and support organizational objectives.

• Cross-Functional Leadership: Guided diverse, multidisciplinary teams of 800+ professionals, aligning HR, R&D, and operations to achieve enterprise-wide goals.

• Cross-Functional Leadership: Fostered collaboration across departments, integrating diverse expertise to drive organizational success.

Skills:

• Strategic Leadership: Ability to develop and execute long-term organizational strategies, influence senior leadership, and drive change.

• Cross-Functional Team Leadership: Managing diverse, large-scale teams (800+ employees) and fostering collaboration across departments.

• Agile Leadership: Applying agile methodologies for rapid, flexible project and product development.

• Performance Management: Overseeing employee progress checks, evaluations, and disciplinary management.

Soft Skills:

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to see the big picture and align short-term actions with long-term goals.

• Inspirational Leadership: Motivating and guiding cross-functional teams toward common objectives.

• Ethical Leadership: Leading with integrity and making value-based decisions.

Core Competencies:

• AI-Powered Innovation Management: Championed AI-driven innovation frameworks that accelerated research cycles, enabled predictive analytics, and delivered market-ready solutions.

• Innovation Management: Designed and executed innovation management systems that transformed research outcomes into scalable products and services.

• Technology Commercialization: Translated scientific discoveries into commercial successes by guiding startups, managing IP portfolios, and securing industry partnerships.

• R&D Leadership: Directed R&D centers and managed 200+ research projects, consistently delivering breakthrough innovations and intellectual property.

• IP Management: Filed and managed 200+ patents and industrial designs, ensuring robust protection and monetization of innovation assets.

Skills:

• Innovation Management: Leading research and development initiatives, fostering innovation, and managing incubators.

• Intellectual Property (IP) Management: Filing and managing patents, copyrights, and industrial designs.

• Technology Transfer: Facilitating the commercialisation of research outcomes and supporting startups.

•  AI-Driven Decision-Making: Applying artificial intelligence and data analytics for process automation and business insights.

Core Competencies:

• Data-Driven Insights & Analytics: Applied advanced analytics and visualisation tools to extract actionable insights, optimise operations, and guide evidence-based business strategies.

• Data-Driven Decision-Making: Leveraged analytics and AI to guide critical business decisions, reducing risk and driving performance improvements.

Skills:

• Data Analytics & Visualization: Proficiency in tools like MS Excel, Power BI, Tableau, R, and SPSS 12.

• Programming & Automation: Expertise in Python (Jupyter), MATLAB, SQL and RapidMiner.

• AI & Machine Learning: Experience in NLP, sentiment analysis, and text mining.

• Data-Driven Decision Making: Analysing case data and research outcomes to inform strategy and operations.

Core Competencies:

• Agile Project Management: Implemented agile methodologies to streamline project delivery, improve responsiveness, and ensure on-time, on-budget execution.

• Project Management: Managed complex projects with strict timelines and budgets, delivering measurable impact and stakeholder satisfaction.

• Operational Excellence: Optimised manufacturing and research operations, consistently achieving high efficiency, quality, and business continuity.

• Process Optimisation: Streamlined workflows and resource allocation, reducing costs and enhancing productivity across the organisation.

Skills:

• Operational Excellence: Streamlining processes, optimising resources, and ensuring efficiency in manufacturing and R&D operations.

• Project Management: Managing multiple large-scale projects, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.

• Product Lifecycle Management: Supervising product development from ideation to commercialisation.

• Resource Allocation & Optimisation: Efficiently managing budgets, timelines, and workforce planning.

Core Competencies:

• Product Development: Oversaw end-to-end product development, from ideation to commercialization, for medical devices, consumer products, and advanced technologies.

Skills:

• Product Development and Prototyping: Experience with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) for product design and prototyping, especially for hardware products like blood warmers or electric bicycles.

Core Competencies:

• Strategic Tech-Academia Alliances: Engineered and managed robust partnerships between academic institutions and industry, fostering collaborative research and technology transfer.

• Strategic Alliances: Established and nurtured 59+ high-impact alliances with academia, industry, and government, driving shared growth and innovation.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Built strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment and support for strategic initiatives.

Skills:

• • • • Strategic Alliances Management: Establishing and managing partnerships with academia, industry, and government.

      • Stakeholder Engagement: Building effective relationships with internal and external partners to support organizational goals.

      • Contract Negotiation: Negotiating corporate contracts and collaborations, ensuring favorable terms and compliance.

      • Grant Management: Securing and managing national and international grants for research and innovation.

Core Competencies:

• Business Development: Identified and capitalised on new revenue streams, expanding market reach and strengthening organisational sustainability.

• Market Expansion: Developed and executed strategies to enter new markets, increasing organisational outreach and competitive advantage.

• Brand Strategy: Enhanced brand visibility and stakeholder communication, positioning the organisation as a leader in innovation.

Skills:

• Marketing Strategy: Developing and executing data-driven marketing strategies for product and service growth.

• Brand Strategy: Enhancing brand visibility and stakeholder communication.

• Market Expansion: Identifying new revenue streams and expanding market reach.

• Digital Transformation: Leveraging digital tools for business process improvement and outreach.

Core Competencies:

• Financial Planning: Developed and managed budgets, aligning financial resources with strategic priorities to maximize return on investment.

• Budgeting: Allocated and monitored financial resources, ensuring optimal utilization and cost-effective project execution.

• Contract Negotiation: Negotiated corporate contracts and partnerships, securing favorable terms and ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.

• Compliance & Risk Management: Implemented governance frameworks and risk mitigation strategies, ensuring 100% regulatory compliance and institutional credibility.

Skills:

• Contract Negotiation: (Already included above)

• Policy Development & Regulatory Compliance: Creating HR policies, ensuring legal and regulatory adherence, and risk mitigation.

Core Competencies:

• Learning & Development: Designed and delivered 50+ training programs, upskilling 1000+ stakeholders and building a culture of continuous learning.

• Talent Management: Recruited, developed, and retained top talent, aligning workforce capabilities with organizational objectives.

Skills:

• Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution: Mediating disputes, fostering positive workplace culture, and handling confidential inquiries.

• Workplace Investigations & Disciplinary Management: Conducting impartial investigations and maintaining disciplinary procedures.

• Policy Development & Regulatory Compliance: (Already included above)

• Training & Workforce Development: Designing and delivering training programs for upskilling and capacity building.

Core Competencies:

• Research Leadership: Directed R&D centres and managed 200+ research projects, consistently delivering breakthrough innovations and intellectual property.

• Academic Collaboration: (Implied in Strategic Tech-Academia Alliances)

• Scientific Research & Mathematical Modelling: (Implied in Data & Analytics and Research Leadership)

Skills:

• Research Leadership: Leading large-scale research projects, supervising postgraduates, and publishing in high-impact journals.

• Academic Collaboration: Facilitating partnerships between universities and industry for interdisciplinary research.

• Scientific Research & Mathematical Modelling: Building models, analysing data, and publishing research findings.

• Mentorship & Guidance: Provided strategic support to startups in the HealthTech, AgriTech, DeepTech, and FMCG sectors.

• Incubation Management: Established and managed research incubation centres.

• Funding & Commercialisation Support: Assisted startups with funding, IP filing, and market fit assessments.

• Developed proprietary ESG compliance tools and industry benchmarking frameworks.

Core Competencies:

• Networking: Actively engaged with global professional networks, fostering knowledge exchange and strategic collaborations.

• Client Relations: Cultivated strong client relationships, ensuring satisfaction and long-term collaboration with key industry partners.

  Skills:

• High-Level Networking: Active participation in global HR and leadership networks, influencing HR innovation and best practices.

• Executive Communication & Influence: Engaged in high-level strategic meetings and forums, shaping industry standards and policies.

• Capacity Building: Designed learning and development programmes for organisational agility and talent development.

• Risk Management: Implemented risk mitigation strategies for scalable operations.     

• Python

• Jupyter Notebook

• Origin

• SQL

• Power BI

• Tableau

• NLP

• JIRA

• MS Project

• Sentiment Analysis

• Text Mining

Leadership & Influence

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to see the big picture and align short-term actions with long-term goals.

• Adaptability: Navigating change and uncertainty with flexibility and resilience.

• Inspirational Leadership: Motivating and guiding cross-functional teams toward common objectives.

• Emotional Intelligence (EQ): Self-awareness, empathy, and managing emotions in complex situations.

• Ethical Leadership: Leading with integrity and making value-based decisions.

Communication & Collaboration

• Interpersonal Communication: Effective verbal and written communication with diverse stakeholders.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Building and maintaining relationships with internal and external partners.

• Storytelling & Presentation: Conveying ideas and goals to secure buy-in and support.

• Active Listening: Understanding and responding to the needs and concerns of team members and stakeholders.

Problem-Solving & Innovation

• Critical Thinking: Analysing complex situations and making informed decisions.

• Creativity: Generating novel ideas and solutions to drive innovation.

• Conflict Resolution: Mediating disputes and fostering a collaborative work environment.

• Resilience: Overcoming setbacks and maintaining focus on long-term goals.

Teamwork & Networking

• Collaboration: Working effectively with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and disciplines.

• Networking: Building professional relationships to access new opportunities and resources.

• Team Synergy: Facilitating cooperation and knowledge sharing among multidisciplinary teams.

Self-Management & Development

• Time Management: Prioritising tasks and managing multiple responsibilities efficiently.

• Continuous Learning: Commitment to ongoing professional development and upskilling.

• Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy and quality in all aspects of work.