Director of Training and Placement
Jun 2023 — Present🏛️ HRC · Freelance · Chennai, Tamil Nadu (Hybrid)
- Leading Training and Placement initiatives, connecting learners with industry opportunities
- Designing and delivering corporate training programs in Cybersecurity, Leadership, and Data Analytics
- Mentoring candidates for career transitions — with particular focus on defence personnel re-entering civilian roles
- Building partnerships with organisations to create placement pathways for trained professionals
Management & Cybersecurity Coach
Mar 2000 — Present🎯 Freelance · Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Delivering Executive Coaching and Leadership Development programmes for corporate clients and professionals
- Conducting ISO 27001:2022 ISMS implementation workshops and audit readiness training (TUV SUD Certified Lead Auditor)
- Training on CISSP, CSCP, GRC, EU GDPR-CDPO — bridging compliance and operational security
- NSE Academy Approved Faculty (NISM 5A) — delivering financial market and investment training
- Recognised trainer by the Institute of Indian Banking and Finance (IIBF)
- Microsoft Certified Educator — delivering cutting-edge training with modern learning methodologies
- Hands-on expertise with Power BI, Tableau, Apache Kafka, ServiceNow, and Jira
- Delivering PMP, Agile Project Management, Data Analytics, Communication Skills training for corporate clients
- Conducted webinar on "AI for Nurses" at Narayan College of Nursing, Rohtas
- ICF PCC-in-Progress coaching credential — applying evidence-based coaching frameworks
Naval Officer
~1980 — 2000⚓ Indian Navy · 20+ Years of Distinguished Service
- Served with distinction in the Indian Navy for over 20 years — developing battle-tested leadership and strategic thinking
- Applied military discipline, crisis management, and strategic planning across operations
- Built deep expertise in team leadership, resource management, and organisational resilience
- Foundation in military principles that now inform corporate coaching and security training methodologies