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EDUCATIONAL
& PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
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Systems Analysis Course at ISSA, Delhi |
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1991 |
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I C C E & I |
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1972-73 |
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S A A C- III, at IAT, Pune. |
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1968 - 69 |
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B E (Mech. Engg.), from University of Madras |
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1962 - 67 |
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PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE:
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| Computer
Proficiency: Proficient
in DOS & Widows 98, application software like Micro Soft Word, Excell,
Netscape Communicator, Internet Explorer, Internet surfing, Webpage editors,
Multimedia software and similar user friendly systems in Information Technology. |
| Material
Management: Drafting
of technical specifications, floating tenders, comparative statement of
tenders, TPC, inspection and procurement of R&D stores, spares, subsystems
and systems for Defence applications. |
| Administration
and Human Resource:Interaction with individuals,
lab directors, unions, associations, federations, ministries and the fifth
central pay commission. |
| Project
Management: Interaction
with scientists, labs, user directorates and foreign delegates on all technical
matters. |
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Directions on Projects: Directing various
trial and evaluation activities on Combat Vehicle Technology. |
| Design,
development and Technical Evaluation:
Engineering Design, prototype manufacture, trials & evaluations and
product development. |
POSITIONS
HELD IN DRDO
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1.
Scientist-F: Officer-icharge
of Type Approval Office, CEMILAC, Bangalore. |
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Mar.
2000 - Present |
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2.
Scientist-F: Deputy
Director, Systems Group, CEMILAC, Bangalore. |
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Feb.1999-Feb.
2000 |
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3.
Scientist-F: Addl. Director Personnel
Services at DRDO HQ, Sena Bhavan, New Delhi. |
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Jul.1996
- Jan. 1999 |
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4.
Scientist-E: Jt. Director Personnel Services
at DRDO HQ, Sena Bhavan, New Delhi. |
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Jul.1994
- Jun. 1996 |
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5.
Scientist-E: Jt. Director of Engineering
at DRDO HQ, KAshmir House, New Delhi. |
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Jan.1994
- Jun. 1994 |
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6.
Scientist-E: Director (Technical) in Dte.
Gen. of Combat Vehicles at DRDO HQ, Sena Bhavan, New Delhi. |
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May.1992
- Dec 1993 |
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7.
Scientist-E: Dy. Director Gun Control
Systems at Combat Vehicles Res. & Dev. Estt., Madras. |
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Jul.
1990 - Apr. 1992 |
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8.
Scientist-D: Asst. Director Gun Control
Systems at CVRDE, Madras. |
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Feb.1985
- Jun. 1990 |
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9.
Scientist-D: Asst. Director A-Vehicle
Systems at CVRDE, Madras. |
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Jul.
1984 - Jan. 1985 |
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10.
Scientist-C: Dy. Asst. Director A-Vehicle
Systems at CVRDE, Madras. |
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Jul.
1979 - Jun. 1984 |
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11.
Scientist-B: Dy. Asst. Director A-Vehicle
Systems at CVRDE, Madras. |
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Jul.
1974 - Jun. 1979 |
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12.
Junior Scientific Officer: Dy. Asst. Director
A-Vehicle Systems at CVRDE, Madras. |
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Feb.1974
- Jun. 1974 |
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13.
Junior Scientific Officer: DAD B-Vehicle
Systems at Vehicles Res. & Dev. Estt., Ahmednagar. |
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Sep.1970
- Jan. 1973 |
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14.
Junior Scientific Officer: DAD Electrical
Systems at CVRDE, Madras. |
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Feb.1969
- Aug. 1970 |
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KEY
PROJECTS & WORK EXPERIENCES
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Retired
voluntarily on 30th Sep 2003.
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| Type
Approval Office: In CEMILAC, I am presently having an entirely new
experience in the field of Aeronautics. Airworthiness Certification is
issued from this office. I am setting up a data bank of all the Type Approvals
issued over the last four decades. The relevant information is being provided
on an "Interactive CD ROM". Soon this data will be ported on the LAN system
of CEMILAC and later on the WAN of all the Regional Centres for Military
Airworthiness and finally on the WWW. |
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Technology
Survey of MBT-Arjun Program under ATMA BODH: A program called Atma
Bodh has been undertaken by DRDO to prepare a Technology Map of the organisation.
Under this program it is envisaged to get at the strengths and weaknesses
of DRDO in various fields of its activities. As a part time assignment,
I was given the task of collecting and presenting a detailed account of
Technologies developed during the MBT program, covering several years of
R&D effort of CVRDE, ARDE, HEMRL, IRDE and DMRL. Major portion of this
task has been completed by me with the help of other coordinators. A comprehensive
report is under publication. This task has given me opportunity to interact
with several scientists and technologists and discuss some of the intricate
and interesting technologies. This has enriched my own knowledge.
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Projection
of DRDO to the 5th Central Pay Commission: As a Scientist-administrator,
I was called upon to work in a newly formed Directorate of Personnel Services.
This role was again first of its kind in the history of DRDO. An elaborate
data base on the Human Resource in DRDO has been prepared by collecting
and collating information from all the laboratories and establishments.
Using that data base, an exhaustive memorandum was drafted, got it approved
by the DRC and presented to the Pay Commission on time. This effort was
given a wide welcome and appreciation. I consider this as a life time opportunity
to assess the problems and anomalies and recommend suitable remedies for
the consideration of the Pay Commission. However, after the completion
of this task, I have not been assigned any serious and purposeful role
since July 1996.
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Grand
Resurrection of MBT-Arjun: Despite several technical and user trials
over the years, the Arjun tank was still a doubtful product in the minds
of the users. At such a juncture, Lt. Gen. Ajay Singh took over as the
Director General of Combat Vehicles (DGCV). I was transferred from CVRDE
to DGCV as Officer on Special Duty, later re-designated as Director (Technical).
During this period certain command decisions were taken to arrive at mutually
agreeable GSQR and Mission Reliability Statement for the Arjun Tank. These
aspects were demonstrated in a programmed manner and the Tank was accepted
by the users. I am proud of my role in that climax. Probably, the MBT may
never see such a glorious period again.
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Optimisation
of Ergonomics in MBT-Arjun: The MBT-Arjun project being the first of
its kind ever undertaken by DRDO with several agencies, both Indian and
foreign, participating in the design and development activity, it had a
host of problems related to Ergonomics. A study team was formed to optimise
these aspects. I was a member of that team. The recommendations of this
team were to be implemented in a phased manner over the next few batches
of production of Arjun Tanks.
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Investigation
into Reliability of Arjun Tank Systems (RATS): Encouraged and enthused
by the outcome of the investigation into Reliability of Arjun Weapon System,
the scope of the team was enlarged to cover all other systems of Arjun
Tank. By this time, I was in the Directorate General of Combat Vehicles,
at New Delhi. With my wide experience on all aspects of Battle Tanks and
my position then, I could effectively moderate various problematic areas.
My contribution to this investigation has been well appreciated by the
Chairman.
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Investigation
into Reliability of Arjun Weapon System (RAWS): During the initial
phases of firing with Service Ammunition, FSAPDS and HESH, a number of
Engineering problems were encountered on the accuracy and consistency.
Those problems were inter-disciplinary in nature and were entangled in
a web of inter-establishment responsibilities. A high power task force
was formed to investigate and resolve those intricate and delicate issues.
It involved Technical, Scientific and Human interface. The task force did
an excellent study and analysis of all subsystems of the Weapon System
and effected necessary modifications so that the Weapon System could be
perfected. I was one of the active members who contributed substantially
to this task.
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Maiden
Exposition of Fire Power of MBT-Arjun to the Armd. Corps: Fully configured
MBT-Arjun has bee subjected to a number of technical trials to establish
the Mobility, Fire Power and Protection. When all these aspects have been
proved to substantially meet the GSQR, it was decided to demonstrate the
most primary aspect, Fire Power, to the Armoured Corps. This exercise was
undertaken by CVRDE at Babina Firing Ranges. It was an important mile-stone
for the DRDO to cross. As a member of the trial team, I took active part
in this event. That was the time when the users saw for themselves the
finer aspects of our Integrated Fire Control System.
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Installation,
Integration and Evaluation of Electro-Hydraulic Gun Control System for
MBT-Arjun: The first Electro-hydraulic Gun Control System, from M/s
FWM, Germany, has come to CVRDE in a Semi Knocked Down (SKD) condition.
The subsystems developed for the German Leopard tank have been re-engineered
and reconfigured to suit the MBT-Arjun. They were installed on a bare turret
for arriving at a total system configuration and some real R&D work
was done to get the most optimal performance. I was the leader of the Indian
team, and the work was pioneering in nature.
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Re-powering
of Vijayanta Tank: A technologically interesting project to find a
suitable alternate power-pack for Vijayanta tank was taken up by DRDO.
Engines from M/s Kirlosker of India, M/s Rolls Royes of UK and M/s Detroit
Diesel of USA were tried. Each had its own quota of assets and liabilities.
Ultimately, none of these engines was accepted due to technical as well
as financial reasons. As a member of the engineering team from CVRDE, I
participated in several field trial programs.
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Acceptance
Trials on T-72 Tank: The T-72 tanks were already in place with 7 Cav,
Armoured Regiment. In order to establish the suitability of T-72 for the
Indian Army, an elaborate User-cum-Technical Trial was scheduled for over
66 weeks. The team members were selected by nomination. I was nominated
for this by CVRDE. Two tanks were tried unto death. Rich data and experience
were gathered during several phases of trials at Babina, Jhansi, Pokharan,
Pune, Kankinara etc. Subsequently, the DRDO was also assigned a task of
conducting Technical Trials from the R&D point of view. These trials
took place at Balasore and Pokharan. I was a member of the R&D trial
team also.
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Installation,
Integration and Evaluation of IFCS in Vijayanta Tank: By the time SFCS
and TFCS were in position, there were further developments in the FCS,
leading to introduction of Director Type of Control Systems. M/s Hughes
Aircraft Company, USA, has offered to demonstrate the capabilities of such
a system, called Integrated Fire Control System (IFCS), in our MBT-Vijayanta.
The system was based on Modular sub-systems developed under NATO banner,
by different countries. M/s HAC, USA, were the main Systems Engineers.
A day-cum-night sight with LRF, based on thermal detection, along with
electronic gun-sight link was installed in Vijayanta tank and the same
was integrated with the existing All Electric Gun Control System. This
involved a lengthy re-engineering and interfacing activities, running into
about 6 months of busy schedule at CVRDE, Madras and at ACC&S, Ahmednagar.
I was leading a team of Indian engineers and scientists to work in close
cooperation with the multinational engineers. It was an excellent opportunity
to gain experience in System Engineering. The IFCS was successfully proved
on Vijayanta tank by a series of firing trials in KK ranges at Ahmednagar.
Indian authorities made a strategic error in not taking a decision to procure
the IFCS. It is interesting to note that almost the same or a similar IFCS
has been accepted for MBT-Arjun, after a lapse of a decade.
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Selection
of a Modern Fire Control System for Vijayanta Tank: A modern but Simplified
Fire Control System (SFCS), from amongst imported and indigenous sources,
was to be selected for Vijayanta Tank. There was a stiff competition between
M/s Marconi of UK and M/s BEL, India. In the first phase, the SFCS of UK
was introduced and later a next generation system named as Tank Fire Control
System, (TFCS), developed by M/s BEL was proved to be more suitable and
over 450 tanks were modernised with this TFCS. SFCS was the first ever
Fire Control System based on Erricson Laser Range Finder Sight and Marconi
Ballistic Computer. The TFCS happened to be the next improved one based
on Barr & Stroud Sight and totally Indian Ballistic Computer and Software.
The entire exercise involved several Technical Trials and User Trials,
spread over 3-4 years. Because of my previous experience with the Tank
Fire Control Systems and Gun Control Systems, I happened to be an active
R&D member in all the teams.
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Investigation
of Loss of Zeroing in Vijayanta Tank: A serious problem of Loss of
Zeroing in Vijayanta MBT was reported by the user Regiments. A high power
team of Scientists, Inspectors and Users was formed to investigate the
reasons and to suggest remedies. In that team, I represented DRDO in general
and CVRDE in particular. The recommendations of the team were accepted
for incorporation in a phased manner. The result of that team work had
brought in several modernisation programs for Vijayanta tank. It was more
than one year long investigation, covering several `Annual Field Firing
Exercises' of Armoured Regiments.
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Investigation
of Loss of Zeroing in Vijayanta Tank: A serious problem of Loss of
Zeroing in Vijayanta MBT was reported by the user Regiments. A high power
team of Scientists, Inspectors and Users was formed to investigate the
reasons and to suggest remedies. In that team, I represented DRDO in general
and CVRDE in particular. The recommendations of the team were accepted
for incorporation in a phased manner. The result of that team work had
brought in several modernisation programs for Vijayanta tank. It was more
than one year long investigation, covering several `Annual Field Firing
Exercises' of Armoured Regiments.
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Mounting
of SS-11B missiles on PT-76 and Vijayanta Tanks: A General Staff project
for mounting SS-11B missiles on light and medium tanks was taken up at
CVRDE. However, at the trial stage, a decision was taken to abandon the
project based on a changed philosophy that "the tank is essentially an
offensive weapon system and SS-11B is a defensive system and therefore,
it is not a cost effective proposition to have them together." After a
lapse of two decades, we are once again trying to take up mounting of missiles
on tanks, perhaps, due to changed perceptions and philosophy. I participated
in that project.
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Mounting
of Mine-Sweeping Trawls on Vijayanta Tank: Under this project, several
types of Mine Seeping Trawls and Ploughs of Russian origin were required
to be mounted on Vijayanta Tank. Different kinds of mounting adapters were
designed and fabricated at CVRDE and the tanks were subjected to live mine
clearing operations. I took part in many such trials at Pokharan and College
of Military Engineering, Pune. It gave me first hand experience with hazardous
operations like Mine Clearing by explosion from within the tank.
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Development
Trials on B-Vehicles: While serving at VRDE, Ahmednagar, I was in-charge
of Test & Proof aspects of various B-Vehicles, with specific emphasis
on their suitability for Armed Forces' use. In that role, I introduced
a number of modern techniques for evaluating these vehicles. In fact, the
present day Proving Grounds and Instrumentation were planned during my
tenure there.
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Induction
into DRDO: I was inducted into DRDO through UPSC and Senior Armament
Apprentice Course-III, in 1968-69. After a 10 month course at IAT, Pune,
I had a 10 week exposure at R&D E (Engineers). My first posting was
to the then VRDE Detachment, Avadi. Though my basic subject was Mechanical
Engineering, because of my special interest in Electrical and Electronics
fields, I was given the charge of setting up an Electrical Laboratory.
Some of the pioneering actions, of setting up the laboratory facilities
there, happened during my time.
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PERSONAL
DETAILS:
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Date
of Birth: 15th Oct. 1945
Date
of Joining DRDO: 19th Feb. 1969
Date
of Retirement: 30th Sep. 2003 |
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