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29+ Years of Impact
Professional Journey
August 2024 - Present
📍 Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
Additional Director
Regional College of Management (RCM), Bhubaneswar
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Spearheading strategic academic initiatives and driving institutional growth.
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Fostering strong industry-academia partnerships to enhance student employability.
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Overseeing administrative excellence and faculty development programs.
July 2023 - Present
People Practice Consultant
Exsel Consulting
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Advising organizations on strategic HR frameworks and people practices.
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Driving organizational effectiveness through tailored development solutions.
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Implementing best practices for talent management and culture building.
January 2024 - August 2024
📍 Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
Chief People Officer
CSM Technologies
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Led the HR function to drive organizational success and culture transformation.
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Served as Chairperson of the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC), ensuring compliance and safety.
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Implemented strategic initiatives for talent acquisition, retention, and leadership development.
July 2022 - July 2023
📍 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Senior Vice President - Head People and Culture
Purple Finance Ltd
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Headed the People and Culture department, focusing on organizational behavior and change management.
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Served as Chairperson of the ICC, reinforcing a safe and inclusive workplace.
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Designed and executed comprehensive talent management and engagement strategies.
July 2014 - August 2022
📍 Bhubaneswar, India
Professor OB&HR
KIIT School of Management (KSOM)
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Proven professional credibility in organizational behaviour, training & development, and strategic HRM.
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Successfully facilitated workshops totalling over 2000 hours on a variety of topics.
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Key Leadership Roles: KSOM BBA Chairperson, MDP Chairperson, Counseling Chairperson, and Grievance Cell Chairperson.
March 2013 - June 2014
📍 Bhubaneswar
Head L&D
Indian Metals and Ferro Alloys Ltd (IMFA)
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Established a comprehensive Learning & Development department and Center of Excellence.
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Served as the primary point of contact for business process management and competency mapping.
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Implemented succession planning to ensure future leadership pipeline readiness.
March 2001 - March 2013
📍 India, USA, SA, and Europe
Lead Behavioural Education
Tech Mahindra
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Delivered over 700 training sessions globally across India, USA, South Africa, and Europe.
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Provided strategic leadership for three business units and served as a learning consultant.
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Managed training requirements and change management strategies during mergers and acquisitions.
October 1998 - March 2001
HR Manager
Avintech Technologies
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Managed end-to-end HR operations, including recruitment and performance appraisals.
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Implemented HR policies to streamline workforce management and compliance.
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Fostered a positive work environment through effective employee relations.