Swapnil Khalkar

A Dynamic, self driven & result oriented Security Operations professional with

14 years of experience in Indian Army, 3 years of experience in entrepreneurship and one year experience in Corporate security. Adept in managing entire gambit of Safety and Security operaions, crisis management,

leading cross functional teams with professionalism, strong work ethics and focussed approach towards achieving organizational goals and objectives

Visa Inc. (Third party payroll)

Regional Security Manager (June 2023 to May 2024)

Effectively managed Physical security & Safety of Visa, mumbai location

Planned and executed training of security personnel to ensure availability of a trained force to achieve risk mitigation

Led comprehensive security management, conducting detailed threat analysis to achieve effective security of work premises and safety of employees

Ensured readiness of office Emergency Response Team through training and periodic exercises in close coordination with various stakeholders

Conducted evaluation of dynamic environment and developments to ensure safety of employees through due diligence and emphasis on ensuring BAU.

Ensured functionality of Access control system, Fire alarm system and electronic surveillance system to mitigate any risk to employees and assets

Ensured compliances of security protocols, rules of conduct and adherence to SOPs as defined by the organization

Conducted periodic audits to ensure effective and optimum compliances to security & safety procedures.

Liaised and coordinated security control measures with a team of security officers at Data Centre to ensure smooth functioning of

Data centre operations in collaboration with external agency

Ensured implementation of HSE guidelines through periodic and regular checks in close coordination with the CRE team for compliance of the HSE policy.

Indian Army

As an officer in Indian Army was actively involved in

• Leading teams and men into execution of security operations in counter insurgency locations in North and North East India.
• Responsible for Garrison security and safety involving security of assets, strategic locations, personnel and families and civilians in military area.
• Handled infrastructure establishment and development in border areas furthering the requirements and planning of higher authorities for safety & security of high profile locations.
• Worked in close liaison with various security agencies in J&K to ensure smooth conduct of elections and national level 3vents like Amarnath Yatra.
• Ensured smooth training and knowledge imparting as incharge of training school.
• Was instrumental in effectively establishing the protection policy and plans for safety of strategic assets through physical as well as technical measures.
• As part of team involved in implementing deception and camouflage scheme for remote strategic location, presented the methodology plan.

IOSH - Managing Safely.

Through this certificate program, got an opportunity to upskill myself in health & Safety aspects required at corporate setup. This was a good learning experience through which I got an insight about the importance of health and safety environment in maintaining a motivated work culture and achieving employee satisfaction contributing to the Business.