Head – Human Resources & Administration - Naxatra Labs - Ahmedabad
(2026-11)
Associated with Naxatra Labs in establishing a motor and component manufacturing facility at Pirana.
- Leading end-to-end recruitment and workforce planning for plant operations and administration.
- Developing employee onboarding, induction, and workforce training systems.
- Managing administration, facility operations, vendor coordination, and statutory compliance.
- Supporting operational setup, infrastructure readiness, and process implementation for manufacturing activities.
- Coordinating with management and external stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution and organizational readiness.
Professional Development / Career Exploration
(2026-04 - 2026-10)
- Travelled across Dubai and key Indian regions including Hyderabad, Bhopal, Kerala, and Goa, gaining exposure to regional startup ecosystems, workforce behaviors, cultural diversity, and evolving business dynamics.
Head – Human Resources & Administration - iCreate (International Centre for Entrepreneurship and Technology)
(2016 - 2025)
- Spearheaded HR, administration, and facilities functions at one of India's premier incubation and entrepreneurship centres.
- Managed end-to-end campus operations including infrastructure, security, cafeteria services, procurement, housekeeping, transport, and vendor management.
- Designed and implemented performance management systems, employee engagement initiatives, and organizational development programs.
- Managed annual operational budgets and delivered cost efficiencies through strategic procurement and resource optimization.
- Built scalable systems and administrative frameworks to support rapid institutional growth and compliance.
- Collaborated with leadership teams to align operational strategy with organizational mission and innovation objectives.
- Led and mentored cross-functional teams to ensure operational excellence and service delivery.
Head – Administration & Logistics - Centre for Organisation Development (COD)
(2006 - 2016)
- Directed administration, logistics, and facility operations for a premier training and organizational development institute.
- Managed infrastructure, procurement, travel coordination, hospitality, and operational logistics for national and international training programs.
- Ensured seamless execution of workshops, conferences, and leadership development programs.
- Introduced process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency and service quality.
- Oversaw facility maintenance and infrastructure upgrades to support institutional excellence.
- Worked closely with faculty and leadership teams in executing strategic and capacity-building initiatives.
Head – Administration - Bonnie Foi Education Society
(1995 - 2000)
- Provided strategic and operational leadership for a multi-institutional educational society managing schools and colleges.
- Led administration, HR, finance coordination, infrastructure management, and institutional operations.
- Implemented faculty development and performance management initiatives to improve academic quality.
- Strengthened governance systems, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory compliance.
- Directed campus expansion projects, facility upgrades, and digital infrastructure integration.
- Fostered a student-centric and performance-driven institutional culture.
Catering Contractor
(1988 - 1995)
- Led end-to-end canteen setup, commissioning, and daily operations
- Managed hiring, onboarding, and workforce deployment
- Oversaw kitchen planning, procurement, and vendor coordination
- Controlled inventory, costs, and ensured regulatory compliance
- Maintained high standards of hygiene, food safety, and service quality
- Handled staff training, scheduling, payroll, and administration
- Supervised facility operations ensuring seamless and efficient service delivery
