Resume
Experience, expertise and beyond
April 2021 till date
Chief Technical Officer - Digital | Acumen Aviation
Key goal is driving growth and revenue generation for the Digital Business Vertical.
KRAs include
1. Combining technical expertise and sales acumen to support client acquisition, success and digitalisation.
2. Explore avenues for collaborative partnerships, viable product innovations and ground breaking product offerings.
3. Mentor existing team to grow the business and create a self-sustainable vertical for the organisation.
June 2022- Present
Certified Aircraft Senior Appraiser - Valuations (Aviation Finance) | Acumen Aviation
Continue to provide consulting and valuation services to aviation finance houses.
Lead development of modern online valuation platforms to offer digital solutions for asset valuations.
Mar 2017 till date
Certified Aircraft Appraiser - Valuations (Aviation Finance) | Acumen Aviation
Perform high-value aircraft valuation projects to support clients in M&A projects, raising investments and / or securitisation deals. 1st ISTAT Appraiser in India amongst a global cohort of less than 80 Certified appraisers. Key protagonist in ideating and driving the development of an Online Aircraft Valuation product.
Oct 2019 - Mar 2021
Senior VP - Digital Business (Software Products and Services) | Acumen Aviation
Leading a business vertical with strong product vision, strategy and customer obsession to achieve rapid growth and profitability. Effectively combining product management acumen with proven experience in leading diverse business units to sustainable maturity and profitability. Accountable for maximising ROI, robust Go-To-Market strategy and innovative product portfolio for aviation industry.
Jan 2016 - Sep 2019
Senior VP - Technical and Asset Management (Operations and Consulting) | Acumen Aviation
Accountable for ensuring smooth global operations by managing and delivering technical projects for diverse clients covering more than 600 aircraft across 20+ clients. Led successful high-impact projects involving transitions of aircraft across the world, repossessing distressed aircraft from bankrupt airlines and ensuring effective management of large fleets of aircraft for multi-billion dollar blue chip leasing companies.
May 2011 - Dec 2015
Senior Manager - Data Management (Technical Off-Shore Services) | Acumen Aviation
Frontline leader in establishing and growing the Data Management vertical. Chief architect in implementing a Whole Product solution through development of Online Document Management System and a technical team of Data Analysts. A crucial player in progressing the vertical to a robust service offering for leading aviation leasing firms.
Nov 2009 - Apr 2011
Technical Representative - Technical Advisory | Acumen Aviation
Significant contributor in delivering successful aircraft technical advisory projects, repossession of distressed aircraft in Asia and other projects in Southeast Asia, Africa and India.
Nov 2006 - Oct 2009
Technical Assistant - Engineering Quality (Aircraft Base Maintenance) - Jet Airways
Key contributor in projects in Malaysia. Diverse roles across sub-departments in Engineering Quality department
2005 till date
Educational Qualifications
Certification in Product Management – Duke Corporate Education (Duke University) – Jun 2020 - Jan 2021
Executive MBA – Aviation and Aerospace – Toulouse Business School, France – 2019-20
General Management Program - Aviation and Aerospace – Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Bangalore – 2018-19
Bachelor’s in Science (Chemistry honors) – Mumbai University, Mumbai, India – 2002-05
2006 till date
Professional Qualifications
Certified Senior Aircraft Appraiser - International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading (ISTAT) - 2022
Certified Aircraft Appraiser – International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading (ISTAT) - 2017
Professional Workshop on “Business Decisions using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning” – Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad – 2018
Aircraft Familiarisation Course - B737 NG and Engines - 2007
Aircraft Familiarisation Course - ATR 42/72 and Engines - 2008