- Ex-Army Colonel (VSM); empanelled for Brigadier 2023; NDA Pune alumnus
- Advisor, Dept of Defence, MoD – led India Defence Industrial Roadmaps with US, UK, and France
- Concluded India-US Security of Supply Arrangement; key contributor to iCET and TRUST initiative
- Worked closely with Raksha Mantri and Defence Secretary on external engagements in North/South America & Europe
- Senior Advisor, The Asia Group (Washington DC) – advises on defence/aerospace market access and geopolitical risk
MBA (Osmania); MPhil Defence Studies (Madras); UGC-NET; PhD pursuing; 4x USI Gold Medal Essay winner
