Pragalathan Gopi

Indian Army veteran and security operations professional with 20 years of experience spanning defense, industrial, and manufacturing environments. Proven track recording security strategy, access control, incident response, CCTV /monitoring, fire and safety, audits, and vendor- managed facility services for large-scale sites supporting up to 10,000 personnel. Recognized for disciplined leadership, team building, compliance management, and driving safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations.

Seeking to bring operational excellence and strong stakeholder coordination to corporate security or facilities leadership roles.

Senior level Security Officer - VinFast Auto India Pvt Ltd - Thoothukudi

(2026-02)

• Lead 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC) activities: triage incidents, managing incident response protocols and escalating critical risks to senior management.
• Developing and implementing site security strategies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to safeguard personnel, finished vehicles, raw materials, and intellectual property (IP) within a facility serving the entire plant.
• Oversee physical security: CCTV monitoring, gate operations, vehicle checks and patrols to prevent theft, vandalism and unauthorized access.
• Manage incident reporting and investigations: document findings, interview witnesses, secure evidence and liaising with local police and emergency services.

TL-Executive – Security & Safety - ILJIN Electronics (I) Pvt Ltd - Chennai

(2025-08 - 2026-01)

• Managed access control systems and screening (HHMD/DFMD, luggage scanners) and enforced ESD and entry/exit protocols to maintain production security.
• Maintained digital and physical gate records (gate passes, visitor logs, out-passes) and ensured compliance with company SOPs and senior leadership guidelines.
• Oversaw transport and traffic management, vehicle parking and driver documentation to ensure safe, punctual movement of employees and visitors.
• Controlled material movement through ERP and register systems (GRN, MRN, RGP, NRGP), enforcing PO/invoice requirements and reducing unauthorized removals.

Security Officer - (L&T) Shipbuilding - Chennai

(2024-09 - 2025-03)

• Designed and implemented physical security systems and procedures for a large SEZ shipbuilding and modular fabrication facility supporting 10,000+ workers and visitors.
• Conducted security audits and risk assessments; developed remediation plans and corporate security recommendations.
• Managed access control, PPE checks, personnel verification, vehicle gate pass inspections, routine patrols and CCTV monitoring to prevent theft and unauthorized access.
• Oversaw control room operations, incident reporting and liaison with police, maintained records of FIRs and investigations.

Physical Security - CPCL CBR - Nagapattinam

(2023-05 - 2024-05)

• Managed access control and monitored entry/exit points to secure personnel and assets.
• Protein carried out patrols and surveillance to detect and deter suspicious activity and security breaches. Responded to incidents, produced incident reports and coordinated emergency response as required.
• Maintained vehicle and material movement registers, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with site procedures.

Administration and Security (Veteran) - Indian Army

(2002-03 - 2019-03)

• HQ 1 Corps GS (IW) Branch Clerk 02 years
• 1(RR BN) IT Section Lead 04 years
• 1-Armed Engineer Regiment (MEG) (Office Administration and Documentation)

Bachelor of Business Administration - Kamaraj University

HSC - DGMT New Delhi

SSLC - State Board of Tamil Nadu