Nawab tabrez Siddiqui

A professional Archivist with 16+ years of experience in managing historical documents, conducting research, and preserving cultural heritage. Expertise in archives management, historical research, and digital preservation. Adept at working independently and collaborating across departments to ensure efficient record management and accessibility.

Archivist at JSW Steel Limited (2014-10 – Present)

• Preserving and managing the historical records of the O.P. Jindal Group, including photographs, letters, memorabilia, press clippings, audio, and video recordings.
• Archiving materials from 1994 onwards, ensuring systematic organization and easy retrieval.
• Overseeing both physical and digital archives while implementing best practices for preservation.
• Acquiring archival materials from various departments on a regular basis.
• Implementing modern archival techniques, including digitization and metadata tagging, to enhance accessibility.
• Managing the central repository for awards, plaques, and mementos across group companies.
• Developing budget proposals for archive infrastructure improvements, including climate control, pest management, and archival storage.
• Ensuring compliance with archival policies and procedures through interdepartmental collaboration.
• Conducting research and providing historical data support for corporate projects and external inquiries.

Assistant Archivist at Cabinet Secretariat, Rashtrapati Bhawan (2012-06 – 2014-09)

• Digitized cabinet records, ensuring secure storage and retrieval.
• Indexed and restored archival records from 1947 onwards.
• Reviewed files per the Public Records Act (1993) and processed RTI requests.
• Managed cabinet meeting records, ensuring organized storage and quick access.
• Facilitated scanning and digital preservation of important governmental documents.

Assistant Archivist at National Archives of India (2008-12 – 2012-05)

• Examined and analysed historical documents, both in manuscript and microfilm formats.
• Summarized archival contents and prepared subject lists manually and digitally.
• Digitized records using Archives Information Management (AIMS) software.
• Managed private papers of eminent Indian personalities, including: Sardar Patel Papers, Kasturbhai Lalbhai Papers, Jitendra Prasad Papers, Somnath Chatterji Papers, Indian national Congress Proceedings etc.

Bachelor's Degree in Commerce in Commerce – Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University, Agra (2002)

Master's Degree in History in History – Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University, Agra (2004)

Masters of Philosophy in History in History – Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University, Agra (2005)