Sarvendra Kumar

Disciplined IAF professional with 20+ years of experience spanning workforce training, personnel management, and technical operations. MBA in HR & Marketing complements two decades of hands-on team leadership, mentoring, and welfare management in high-stakes, high-compliance environments. Proven record of training 1,000+ personnel, driving performance improvement, and maintaining zero-ambiguity accountability standards.

Certified in Lean Six Sigma, Agile & Scrum, and upskilling in AI/ML and Power BI — well positioned for HR Manager, Talent Development, or People Operations roles.

Instructor & Supervisor – Missile Systems - Indian Air Force - Training Establishment

(2023-10 - 2026-09)

• Designed and delivered structured training programmes for 1,000+ technicians and trainees; assessed performance and maintained documented progress records — core L&D and performance management experience.
• Managed daily training operations, scheduling, and personnel welfare, gaining hands-on people management experience in a high-stakes environment.
• Mentored junior technicians and trainees, improving individual output through targeted, individualised skill development plans.
• Maintained documented training and progress records supporting audit-readiness and compliance standards.

Technical Specialist – QA, Overhaul & Maintenance - Indian Air Force - Base Repair Depot (BRD)

(2018 - 2023-10)

• Coordinated cross-functional teams on indigenous overhaul and upgrade programmes, building strong stakeholder and interpersonal coordination skills.
• Developed SOPs, inspection checklists, and audit documentation — direct experience in policy drafting and compliance frameworks.
• Applied Lean Six Sigma principles to streamline workflows, improving process efficiency and reducing defect rates.
• Oversaw quality inspection standards across teams, ensuring consistent adherence to protocol and zero-defect output.

Senior Technician – Guided Weapon Systems - Indian Air Force - Multiple Stations

(2006-09 - 2018)

• Trained and mentored teams across multiple postings, consistently improving performance metrics and unit readiness.
• Handled critical, high-pressure scenarios requiring precise decision-making, discipline, and clear communication with personnel at all levels.
• Ensured operational and safety standards were upheld at all times through structured supervision and accountability.

M.B.A. - HR & Marketing - University

B.A. - English Literature - University

Diploma - Electronics & Telecommunications