Hari Kumar

About Hari Kumar

Strategic and results-driven Naval Officer with 12 years of distinguished service in the Indian Navy, specializing in aviation operations. Proven expertise in leading and managing multifaceted teams to ensure the seamless operations and maintenance of defense aircraft. Adept at navigating complex challenges, implementing strategic initiatives, and ensuring compliance with stringent regulatory standards. Key Strengths:*Leadership Excellence: Led and inspired teams of officers and personnel, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability. Achieved operational success through effective leadership, mentorship, and collaboration.*Aviation Operations: Spearheaded critical aviation operations, overseeing the maintenance, deployment, and operational readiness of defense aircraft. Proficient in ensuring compliance with strict safety and security protocols.*Project Management: Successfully managed and executed diverse projects within the aviation sector, from planning to execution. Demonstrated strong project management skills, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.*Vendor Management: Expertise in managing vendor relationships and contracts to procure necessary resources and services. Negotiated effectively to optimize costs while maintaining high-quality standards.*Due Diligence and Risk Management: Conducted thorough due diligence activities to assess and mitigate risks in aviation operations. Implemented robust risk management strategies to safeguard personnel, assets, and mission objectives.*Regulatory Compliance: Maintained a strong focus on regulatory compliance, ensuring adherence to national and international standards. Implemented procedures to guarantee compliance with safety, security, and operational protocols. All acquired insights and experiences have provided me a solid foundation to adeptly manoeuvre intricate VUCA environments and meet organisational goals. Consequently, I stand as an optimal candidate to lead cross-functional teams in time-sensitive, multi-stakeholder scenarios.

Experience

1. Senior Project Manager - Aircraft Maintenence & Operations

   Indian Navy

   Jul 2019 — Present · Kochi, IN

   Led a team of six officers and 136 personnel in Planning, Scheduling, Phasing and Executing major inspections/overhaul of diverse aircraft platforms (ALH, Sea King, RPA, Dornier & Chetak).• Spearheaded the Resource & Supply Chain Management required for multiple maintenance operations through meticulous planning, estimation and timely procurement of critical spares thereby enhancing maintenance efficiency and reduction in downtime of aircraft.• Excellent Negotiation Skills and proficiency in Contract Management. Successfully concluded multiple AMCs, including a Maintenance and Repair Contract with HAL for repair and overhaul of 22 aero engines for INR 19 crores through effective negotiations resulting in a cost-effective agreement.• Prepared and Reviewed Budget Estimates with Due diligence for organisation contributing to effective financial planning and resource allocation.• As part of Process Optimization, identified, analysed and resolved bottlenecks through Analytical Thinking. Developed and implemented a strategic solution involving the establishment of a state-of- the-art Composite Repair Bay and NDT facility thereby reducing down time by 80% and repair cost by 65 %• Managed diverse facets of Administration, including Manpower, Planning, Training Development, Employee Relations, Grievance Handling and Disciplinary issues.• Strategically established an \'In Country\' repair facility for Sea King aircraft Main Rotor Blades and Floor Boards in collaboration with M/s Air Works. Applied Critical Thinking and Analysis to reduce foreign OEM dependency, resulting in a remarkable 75% reduction in downtime and significant cost savings to the exchequer.

Education

• Cochin University of Science and Technology

  Master's degree, Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician

  2014 — 2016

• Hindustan University

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician

  2008 — 2012

• Indian Institute of Management Raipur

  Global Supply Chain Management

  2023 — 2024

• Sainik School Kazhakootam

  Senior Secondary , Science

  2006 — 2008