Swati Sharma
@swatisharma5
I deliver complex infrastructure programs, teams, and operational improvements at scale.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
At the Indian Air Force, I led a ~₹400 crore airfield infrastructure modernization project with Tata Advanced Systems Ltd., delivering CAT II navigational capability on schedule and within scope.
I've directed 150-member cross-functional teams supporting 24x7 mission-critical operations, sustaining ~99% serviceability across radar, communications, and infrastructure assets. I align HQ, OEMs, and vendors, manage budgets and lifecycle plans, and lead Factory Acceptance Testing to technical standards.
I've also governed partner contracts with BEL, HAL, ELTA, TASL, and UDPL, while using Lean Six Sigma approaches to improve utilization, compliance, and operational performance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Operations & Project Manager
Indian Air Force
Led a 150-member cross-functional team delivering 24x7 mission-critical operations, achieving ~99% system serviceability across radar, communications, and infrastructure assets. Directed resource and asset lifecycle planning across a multi-site operation, coordinating budgets, schedules, and cross-team dependencies to minimize downtime and maximize system availability.
Project Lead – Modernisation of Airfield Infrastructure (MAFI)
Indian Air Force
Led planning and execution of a ~₹400 crore infrastructure modernization project in partnership with M/s Tata Advanced Systems Ltd., delivering CAT II navigational capability on schedule and within scope at premier operational sites. Directed stakeholder alignment across HQ, OEMs, and vendors; managed Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) for radar systems with M/s BEL, achieving 100% compliance with t
Process & Stakeholder Manager
Indian Air Force
Governed contracts and stakeholder relationships with PSU and private-sector partners (BEL, HAL, ELTA, TASL, UDPL), ensuring accountability against service-level commitments. Led a sustainability improvement initiative that raised DG set utilization by 2.25% and brought emission-control equipment into CPCB regulatory compliance, reducing carbon footprint.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), University of Delhi
General Management Program, Management
Completed a General Management Program at the Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi in 2023.
Visvesvaraya Technological University
Post Graduate Diploma, Aeronautical Engineering
2010 - 2011
Earned a PG Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (Electronics) from Visvesvaraya Technological University, Bengaluru.
Maharshi Dayanand University
Bachelor of Engineering, Electronics and Communication
2004 - 2008
Completed a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication from Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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