More about Aditya Varma
Commander (Veteran) I Navy, MoD, GoI I PMP® I Digital Innovation & Transformation I Strategic Communication I Security & Risk Management I Cyber Security & Compliance I System Integration I Big Data I AI/ML I 5G I 6G
I am an Executive Cadre Indian Navy Professional with 20+ years of rich and diverse Information Communication Technology, Cyber Security & Compliance, Supply Chain Operations and HR Training Management experience. I am presently leading a strategic programme on Transition, Transformation and Innovation in disruptive Technologies
I have been Commended by the Govt of India for exceptional service as a Senior Program Management Professional & Transition specialist with demonstrated ability to achieve timely project closure resulting in high profit yields. I am Proficient with latest evolving technology and industrial best practices to positively impact the bottom line.
I am skilled in large scale System of systems integrations fusing hardware, software and niche rapidly evolving tech. In my last role I have managed a mega ICT Programme worth INR 25,661 Crores (3.3 Bn $) comprising of multiple Projects which together are giving a State of Art, Secure, Enterprise Class Communications Network to the Indian Defense Forces.
I am a proud third generation Defence Forces Veteran. Post 22 years with the Indian Navy, I have transitioned to the corporate. ICT/ ITOM/ Cyber Security/ Governance & Risk Compliance/ Secure Operations/ Secure Digital Transformation are my Forte.
My leisure hobbies include reading about technology, riding horses, playing golf and lake swimming.
I am an Executive Cadre Indian Navy Professional with 20+ years of rich and diverse Information Communication Technology, Cyber Security & Compliance, Supply Chain Operations and HR Training Management experience. I am presently leading a strategic programme on Transition, Transformation and Innovation in disruptive Technologies
I have been Commended by the Govt of India for exceptional service as a Senior Program Management Professional & Transition specialist with demonstrated ability to achieve timely project closure resulting in high profit yields. I am Proficient with latest evolving technology and industrial best practices to positively impact the bottom line.
I am skilled in large scale System of systems integrations fusing hardware, software and niche rapidly evolving tech. In my last role I have managed a mega ICT Programme worth INR 25,661 Crores (3.3 Bn $) comprising of multiple Projects which together are giving a State of Art, Secure, Enterprise Class Communications Network to the Indian Defense Forces.
I am a proud third generation Defence Forces Veteran. Post 22 years with the Indian Navy, I have transitioned to the corporate. ICT/ ITOM/ Cyber Security/ Governance & Risk Compliance/ Secure Operations/ Secure Digital Transformation are my Forte.
My leisure hobbies include reading about technology, riding horses, playing golf and lake swimming.
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