awadhesh kumar misra - Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad

AWADHESH KUMAR MISRA
Address: P-74 D, Shankar Vihar, Delhi Cantt, New Delhi 110010
Email: avi_mishra@live.com Mobile: +919958166796
Objective – “To Lead Technically Challenging assignment with responsibilities involving Operations &
Production, Projects/Contracts, Organisational Restructuring, Strategy Planning, Problem solving,
Innovation and Budgeting”
Present designation: Joint Director, Aircraft Carrier Projects – Naval Headquarters, New Delhi
A BRIEF SYNOPSIS
Managerial
Organisational Leadership
Strategic Planning
Personnel Management
Organisational Restructuring
Cross-Cultural Negotiations
Newer HR Initiatives
Change Management
Functional
Project Design, Execution & Monitoring
Operations
Contract Design and Execution
Defence Procurement
Maritime Asset Creation
Infrastructure Management
Logistics Mobilisation
Commercial
Finance Capital & Revenue Budgeting
Projects’ Commercial Negotiations
Approvals/Statutory Compliances
Fiscal Governance & Documentation
Key Skills
Strategic Thinking & Planning
Conceptualisation and policy design
Networking & Building Partnerships
Performance Management System
Facilitating & developing Teams
An Executive Naval Officer with over 24+ years of demonstrated managerial &
techno-commercial experience in handling projects involving ship production &
repair, Operations, Technical Set ups, manufacturing technologies and
planning & executing of Projects/Contracts.
Ability to set up and manage multiple projects, multi-vendors contracts, complex
programmes, divergent procurements and their review through designing of
policies and processes for effective integration of technology and resources.
A keen Strategist with expertise in defining Vision Statement, organizational
objectives, Goal Congruence and laying out HR Policies and systems in
conformity with the organisational ethos for optimal utilization of resources and
adherence to time & quality parameters.
Worked on conceptualisation of tactical and operational policies and their
implementation, long term forecasting, capacity & capability definitions & launch
of revolutionary initiatives including change management, restructuring and
induction of new technologies & processes.
Deft in designing Performance Management Systems, Training & Development,
Participative interactive Workshops and Works Compensation & Rewards Systems
for high Employee satisfaction within the overall organizational growth plan
whilst setting up and restructuring of organisations.
Proven Leadership qualities & organisational skills in talent acquisition and
manpower planning of large groups. Possess organizing abilities, motivational
qualities, leadership traits, tact & good communication skills in training &
development.
Acted as member, policy making body for manpower planning, career
progression and enhancement of HR process through key performance indicators
and efficiency metrics.
An effective communicator with exceptional presentation skills and abilities to
establish beneficial relationships within government departments and other
regulatory authorities.
Efficient trainer with hands on training experience of Foreign and Indian trainees in
ISO certified institute. Specialist in Training Simulations, Gaming & Exercises
EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIALS
2011-12 Full Time, 06 months, Residential Certificate Course in Business Management at IIM Ahmedabad
1984 B.Sc., University of Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
1985 MSc Prev. (Zoology) from University of Allahabad
PROFESSIONAL ENHANCEMENT TRAINING PROGRAMS
Long Navigation & Direction Course (M.Sc. Nautical Sciences, Kochi University). 1993
Technical Courses on Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Radars, Radio Telecommunications, Computers, IT and IW, Logistics & Inventory
Management and HRD,1988-89.
Advanced Interception and Combat Course at Lohegaon Pune. 1994
ISO 9001 Certification & Instructors Course.1997
IT SKILLS: Office Automation & Internet Applications. Good dexterity in handling IT enabled environment.
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CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Joint Director Aircraft Carrier Projects, Naval Headquarters, New Delhi
Apr 2004 till date
Assignments Handled:
‣ Apr 2004 – Till date (08 years) - Contract Management & Integrator –Equipment Acceptance & Installation
- Project Administrator – Contract Negotiations & Project Execution
- Programme Coordinator – Operations, Trials & Training
- Human Resource – Organisation Setup Abroad & Work Progress in Russia
Key member of Intergovernmental Contractual Negotiations at Russia and India for acquisition of Aircraft Carrier
‘Gorshkov’ ex-Russia
The Key Deliverables
‣ Project Management, Technical works, Costs & Scheduling and Higher Management Decision Matrix
‣ Leadership, Human Resources Development, Change Management, Training Instruments & Simulations
‣ Contract Management, Contract Law, Arbitration, Dispute Resolution & Re-negotiations
‣ Strategic Planning, Infrastructure Creation, Technical Setups and Logistics mobilisation
‣ Supply Chain Management, Inventory Control, Distribution Chains & Demand Forecast
‣ Cross-Cultural/multinational and Multipartite Negotiations, Linkages, Bottlenecks & Efficiency
Highlights
• Negotiations & conclusion of 03 Major and 16 Supplementary Contracts valued over 2 Billion US $ with Russian Government for
re-engineering works and supply of Aircraft Carrier to India with sub-delegated responsibility for 400 Million US$ towards Operations,
Trials, Training and Installation of Indian supplied Equipment. Major sub-contracts negotiated with payment through Letter of Credit
included:-
‣ 250 Million US$ on Trials
‣ 100 Million US$ on Training
‣ 30 Million US$ on Equipment Installation & Integration
‣ 10 Million US$ on Services
• Established mechanism for implementation and CPM/PERT monitoring of project schedules, Technical and Commercial
Negotiations, Estimation of Work and Time overruns and follow-up mechanisms.
• Monitored and supervised works related to Factory Acceptances, Shop Floor Trials and Full Load Trials of Steam Machinery,
Engines, Diesel & Turbo Alternators, Switch Boards, Pumps, Motors and Electronic, Hydraulic and Mechanical Equipment.
• Facilitated and Resolved design integration, installation and trials related issues with Nevskoe Design Bureau at Saint Petersburg,
M/s RAC MiG, M/s HAL Hyderabad, M/s BEL Bangalore, M/s ECIL Hyderabad and a number of private companies for integration of
Technology intensive Ship/Ground based and Aviation related facilities and equipment.
• Formulated policy directives and plans for Operations, Infrastructure creation, Technical setups and Materials Management of
the Aircraft Carrier in India.
• Executed and finalized tri/multi-lateral contract negotiations with Russian Firms, Indian PSUs and private firms for integrated
installation of high valued Indian equipment.
• Concluded and independently handled 16 high value contracts worth 400 Crore with Indian PSUs & private companies accordance
with Defence procurement procedure incorporating RFP formulation & compliance, bidding, equipment trials & selection, Techno-
Commercial negotiations, drafting & negotiations on Contract, Service Level Agreements, Indemnity, Guarantee & Warranty and post
contract management. Major Contracts concluded included:
‣ 125 Crore Contract with M/s BEL Bangalore on Integrated Communications Equipment
‣ 40 Crore Contract with M/s BEL Bangalore on Data-Link
‣ 50 Crore Contract with M/s BEL Ghaziabad & M/s HAL Hyderabad on IFF
‣ 35 Crore Contract with M/s ECIL Hyderabad, M/s KELTRON on underwater equipment
‣ 25 Crore Contract with Private Vendors
‣ 5 Crore Contract with Freight Forwarders
‣ 25 Crore Contract on Services
• Evolved organisational structure for functioning of a 50 member team abroad in time critical assignment with international visibility.
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• Concluded a 100 Million US$ Training Contract and established mechanism for selection of personnel, pre-deputation training,
continuation training and feedback/follow up & review and conduct of training of over 2000 personnel in India/abroad.
• Successfully implemented processes for integrating different skill sets in a unified training curriculum with specific focus on ‘training
the trainers’ and ‘quality policy’ in India/abroad.
Command Plans Officer – Headquarters Western Naval Command, Mumbai
Jul 2000- Mar 2004
Assignments Handled:
‣ Jul 2002 – Mar 2004 (02 years) - Command Plans Officer – Strategic & Tactical Planning
- Exercise Scheduler & Workup – Readiness of Ships/Organisations
- Trials Coordination – New Platform/Equipment induction
- Foreign Cooperation – VIP visits and Bi/Multinational interaction/Exercises
- Coordinator Operations Division – Organisational Structure & Efficiency
Responsible for formulation of Strategic and tactical plans, operational readiness of ships, creation of infrastructure,
trials of new induction ships and weapons/sensors, VIP visits and Foreign bi/multinational negotiations and Exercises
Highlights
• Responsible for Long-term and short term operational exploitation & deployment of 70 ships, aircraft and bases in states of
Maharashtra, Gujarat and Goa and their forecasting.
• Formulated plans for creation of marine, technical and logistics infrastructure on western Indian coast in support of operational
plans including Phase II Civil works modernisation at Karwar.
• Formulated procedures for conduct of trials, resource allocation and evaluation of new weapon platforms and electronics
equipment & sensors.
• Conducted threat & risk analysis through high-level scenario modelling, exercises & simulated games and conceptualised strategic &
operational plans for over one hundred independent units/establishments.
• Formulated blue prints for Port Operations, Security Overlays, Coastal & Perimeter defence, berthing and Un-berthing of ships and
mobilisation schedules.
• Organised and conducted bilateral/multilateral negotiations on bi/multilateral real time operations and simulation exercises across
cultures with diplomatic implications with over 15 countries including US, Russia, Britain, France and Iran etc. for enhanced
international cooperation.
• Co-ordinated and executed a number of Operations, Mobilisations and Exercises in concert with state Govt. officials, port officials
and Coast Guard.
• Extensive ‘Hands on’ experience of Navigation & Communications equipment, Radars, VTMS, VTMAS, Coastal Surveillance
Chains, EW Systems, Broadcast systems and Air Navigation & Electronic Aids.
• Coordinated DFCOT proposal for conversion of Vikrant into Museum at Mumbai.
The Key Deliverables
‣ Strategic Planning – Long term Capacity Planning, Design & Allocation of Resources
‣ Operations - Medium/Short term Resource allocation, Scheduling, Processes & Quality Control Measures
‣ Infrastructure Management – Blue prints, Capital Budgeting, Environment & Execution of works
‣ Port Operations & Shipping Schedules – Mobilisation, Perimeter Security & Surveillance Operations
‣ Multinational negotiations – Geo-Strategic Analysis, Negotiating Skills, Bargaining & Trade Offs
Squadron Operations, IT & IS Officer
Jul 2000 to June 2002
Responsible for operations of ships, Conduct of Presidential Fleet Review, Forward deployment of ships and creation of
support infrastructure
Highlights
• Responsible for planning & operational deployment of over 16 Missile ships.
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• Implementation of Networking, data-linking and information sharing mechanism from ship to land control station and
procurement/operationalisation of requisite Hardware/Software.
• Conduct of Squadron operations for Presidential Fleet Review.
• Implemented mechanisms for Employee Relations & development through training, coaching, mentoring and OD interventions.
Promoted participative management system with focus of Rewards, Compensation and Feedback mechanism.
• Awarded Commendation by Commander-in-Chief.
The Key Deliverables
‣ Organisational Performance Measurement - Introduction of ‘Ideas’
‣ Networking of distantly located workstations and Information sharing
‣ Planning and delivery of operations during Presidential Fleet Review
‣ Infrastructure Management – Marine Asset Creation in Gujarat & Maharashtra
Previous Appointments:
Jan’88 – Oct’89
Nov’89 – May’91
May’91 – Oct’92
Oct’92 – Jun’93
Jul’93 – May’94
May’94 – Oct’95
Nov’95 – Sep’97
Oct’97 – May’99
May’99 – Jun’00
Ab-initio Training
Second-in-Command, Patrol Boat at Port Blair & Visakhapatnam
Navigating Officer Anti-Submarine Corvette, at Mumbai
Advisor to Commanding Officer
Ship Navigation & Aircraft Control Course MSc (Nautical Sciences) at Kochi
Direction Officer, Aircraft Carrier, INS Viraat
Navigating Officer, Oil Tanker, INS Shakti
Instructor, Navigation & Direction School at Kochi
Second-in-Command - Anti-Submarine Corvette at Mumbai
Highlights during Previous Appointments
• Logistics Mobilisation of upto 10000 personnel, 60 ships & Aircraft alongwith weapons, ammunition, equipment, Petroleum Oil
Products, stores & rations and over 120 vehicles in coordination with Karnataka Government. Recommended for award of ‘NauSena
Medal for Devotion to Duty.’
• Served as Navigating Officer of a 10,000 Tons Oil Tanker with operations from major ports of India, Persian Gulf and South East
Asia.
• 08 year work Ship experience of operating Engineering & Electrical Machinery, Steam/Hydraulic deck & Cargo handling
equipment, Navigation aids, communication equipment, fire fighting & damage control and ship navigation.
• Trained more than 200 Indian & Foreign Officers and 800 Sailors in Key courses as an Instructor.
• Prepared Lesson Plans, Computer based Tutorials, Computer Aided Interactive Instructions, Simulation & Gaming packages for
training of Indian and Foreign Trainees.
• Underwent ISO 9001 certification and Instructors course for enhanced training value.
The Key Deliverables
‣ Organisational Development – Leadership, Appraisals, Mentoring, Career Planning, Succession Plan, Motivation,
Rewards, Compensation and Employee Productivity.
‣ Foreign Training – Designing of Syllabus, Processes and Aids to ‘Quality Training’
‣ Financial Planning – Capital & Revenue Budgeting, Analysis of Accounts & Vendor Management.
‣ Operations – International Exposure, Short term Maintenance Planning and Quality Control Measures
‣ Supply Chain Management – Waiting Lines, Codification & Process Analysis
Hobbies & Interests
• As Administrator conducted International Fleet Review Golf Tournament at US Club, Colaba, Mumbai.
• Represented Indian Navy at National Championship in Enterprise class sailing.
• Undertook Whaler Ocean sailing expedition viz. Lakshadweep, Off Goa & Port Blair.
DATE OF BIRTH: Apr 25 th , 1965
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(SYNOPSIS)
AWADHESH KUMAR MISRA
In my association with the Indian Navy, in the last 24 years I have been exposed to a myriad of situations and
experiences relevant to Leadership Challenges involving Technical Operations, Human Resource Management &
Training, Projects, Contracts, International and Cross–cultural Negotiations, all facets of operations management,
Infrastructure Creation & management, Forecasting and Induction of newer assets & technology. I have been closely
involved in defining the strategic policy initiatives, setting of organisational goals, setting up and restructuring of
organisations both in India and Abroad and defining long-term and short-term qualitative & quantitative value adds. Since
last 08 years i.e. Apr 2004, I am posted as Joint Director Aircraft Carrier Projects, and am involved with the contractual
negotiations with Russian Govt for a 2 Billion US$ project. In the contract, I have been specifically involved with
negotiations and execution of works related to trials, acceptance, installation and delivery of major Equipment from
India/abroad to Russia (total valued at 400 Million US dollars), Overseas Manpower deployment, Operations, Trials and
Training. These tasks have involved preparation of feasibility reports, detailed project documents, technical and
commercial evaluations, costing and pre-contractual negotiations & bargaining strategy. I have also interacted with
stakeholders in India at various governmental levels and authorities abroad and am involved in higher management
project monitoring and decision making. Accordingly, I made significant contribution at appropriate hierarchical levels to
remove bottlenecks and facilitate process improvements.
I strongly feel that I can contribute significantly towards the growth of an organization and this is what I have to offer
as ‘Value Add’:
‣ Strategic Perspective: My stint at higher echelons of decision making at Ministry of Defence/Naval
Headquarters, Command Headquarters and International exposure to HR Management, Contractual deliberations
and execution has provided me adequate exposure to provide a strategic overview with a “Top-Down’ approach
to the majority of Human Resources problems faced by the organisations. Organisational Clarity on ‘Strategic
Vision’ with focus on Organisational Goals and Quality Policy would therefore be my thrust area. This would
be critical whilst leading organisations.
‣ Project & Contract Management: My exposure at Projects and Contracts, both at production centres, factory
premises and yards has provided me insight on emerging Leadership challenges, HR Employment,
CPM/PERT based Project Monitoring & Morale & Efficiency issues and therefore an opportunity to establish
Need based Cost-Benefit Analysis for efficient running of any organisation.
‣ Human Resource Management & Training: Having had the opportunity to lead and manage a large pool of
diversely abled manpower in terms of technological knowhow, orientation, aptitude & attitude and capability.
Organisational challenges for Competency Mapping, Talent Retention and Career planning have been the critical
issues which have been overcome by me following best HR practices, processes & SOPs and by designing &
promulgating end to end corporate HR solutions. I am confident that my ‘Hands on’ practical exposure would be
immensely beneficial to organisations in managing challenges necessitated due to ‘Change Management’ and
‘Assimilation of Newer Technologies’.
‣ Operations: I have had a chequered Naval Career involving all facets of Naval Operations, Strategic Planning,
quantitative & qualitative forecasting, resource allocation, and infrastructure creation & management in
support of operational plans. This extensive exposure has provided me ‘User’s Perspective’ whilst designing and
implementing operational policies/procedures.
‣ International Negotiations: Having interacted and being involved in hard negotiations with delegates from US,
Russia, France, UK, China, Japan, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, South Africa, Iran, Oman, Mauritius, Maldives etc. over
Contractual and Operational issues, I can contribute effectively to Contractual Cross-cultural/Multi-national
negotiations and Operations.
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