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Colonel (Retd) Jayant B Khadilkar
U2/12, Tucker AWHO Enclave, S No 16/17/18(Part)
Gondhalenagar, Hadapsar, Pune - 411028
Ph: 91-9545514408, 91-9890439429
jbkhadilkar@yahoo.com
BRIEF OVERVIEW
 Diverse management experience in information security/telecom service operations and
projects.
 Proficiency in aligning operations with business objectives and ensuring strategic focused
direction and effective execution with commercial discipline.
 Demonstrated skills in managing large teams.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Management Knowledge:
 Operations Management
 Project Management (Qualified PMP)
 People Management
 Equipment Management
Technical Knowledge:
 Information Security
 Telecommunications and networking
 Communication Electronic Warfare, EMI/EMC
Accomplishments:
 In Nokia, driving Info Security pan India for a Telecom Service Provider since Jan 2010, and
earlier in various establishments of the Indian Army.
 Leading the operations of a complex mission critical Communication Warfare system
deployed along India’s Western borders.
 Planning the roll out of communications to support offensive Corps size force comprising over
200 units/entities.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
In Nokia as Manager Special Projects (Info Security) – from Jan ‘10 to 25 Oct ‘16
In Indian Army as a Colonel from May ‘00 to Oct ‘09
In Indian Army as senior manager (Major/Lt Col) from Mar ‘92 to May ‘00
In Indian Army as manager (Captain) from Jun ‘80 to Feb ‘92
Nokia, Networks, Pune
Manager Special Projects (Info Security) Jan 2010 – Oct 2016
Work Profile & Achievements:
 Reviewed existing security operations to analyze strengths and weaknesses.
 Implemented appropriate Information Security Governance mechanism.
 Designed, developed and orchestrated Information Security Awareness Training.
 Improved upon existing user access management process.
 Managed the project for hardening of critical nodes in the telecom network.
 Conducted internal compliance reviews in 12 telecom circles pan India.

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Army Headquarters, New Delhi
Coordination Director PMO (Weapons & Systems Acquisition Projects) Apr 2008 – Oct 2009
Work Profile and Achievements:
 As member secretary of the Equipment Policy Review Committee, ensured integration of
information security requirements at system requirement formulation stage.
 Validated the metrics used for testing information security compliance in candidate systems.
Army Headquarters, New Delhi
Director (Complaints Advisory Board) Jun 2006 – Apr 2008
Work Profile and Achievements:
 Reviewed existing system for handling complaints initiated by aggrieved officers to facilitate
secure processing and privacy of personal data.
 Developed the security architecture for computerized complaint processing system.
Headquarters, Northern Army
Director (Info Systems & Security) May 2005 – May 2006
Work Profile and Achievements:
 Member of steering committee for IT projects including those of information security.
 Budget planning and management.
Headquarters, Offensive Operations
Deputy Chief Officer (Communications, Info Systems and Security) May 2002 – May 2004
Work Profile and Achievements:
 Planned and implemented secure communications and IT services for a Corps size force.
 Formulated the security requirements for Organization’s business work-flow system.
 Spear headed several projects to enhance communication and IT infrastructure including
installation of high capacity EPABXs, backbone network, and provision of last mile
connectivity through wired and wireless media.
Communication Warfare Unit (Indian Army)
Commanding Officer May 2000 – Apr 2002
Work Profile:
 Managed a large team comprising 500 persons.
 Managed the planning and establishment of effective communication warfare support in
operational areas over a 200 Km border.
Achievements:
 Steered the development of a training package for Communication Warfare System.
 Provided timely and accurate indicators regarding location and intentions of adversary’s
forces when deployed on India’s western borders after terrorist attack on Indian parliament.
Military College of Telecom Engineering
Senior Member of Faculty Jan 1998 – Apr 2000
Work Profile and Achievements:
 On boarding and ramp up training for newly inducted Communication Managers.
 Training on subjects covering communication warfare, information technology, information
security and people management.
Communications Electronic Warfare Group
Senior Manager (Systems) Mar 1992 – Dec 1997
Work profile and Achievements:
 Managed the deployment of Communication Warfare System, its connectivity via Spread
Spectrum Radio, and its exploitation for Data Fusion and Analysis.
 Commissioned and effectively used the radio intercepts analysis software.
 Headed a specially trained maintenance team for communication warfare system control
software.

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Various Telecom Units (Army)
Manager Jun 1980 – Feb 1992
Work Profile:
 Independently managed planning, installation, commissioning and maintenance of voice and
data communication networks involving use of satellite, radio and microwave media.
 Managed the commissioning of an Automatic Message Switching System Node.
 Led teams to install, operate and maintain EPABXs and ADPCM multiplex equipment.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Master of Management Studies, Osmania University First Class (Distinction) 2005
ME (Computer Science & Engg) IISc, Bangalore First Class 1990
B Tech (Electronics and Telecom Engg), JNU, Delhi First Class (Honors) 1986
Awarded Gold Medal
KEY TRAININGS/CREDENTIALS
CISSP (ISC)2 2015
ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Course DNV 2012
Lean Six Sigma -Introductory Nokia 2012
Project Management using Microsoft Project Knowledgewoods 2012
PMP PMI (USA) 2009
Communication Warfare System Software Hungarian Army 1992
Signals Young Officers Course Indian Army 1980
RECOGNITION AND AWARDS
 Applaud Excellence Award for Customer Focus in 2014.
 Commendation by Army Chief in 2007.
 Trophy for Best Dissertation - Master of Management Studies (Osmania Universtity) in 2005.
 Gold Medal for securing first position during B Tech (Electronics and Telecom) in 1986.
 Plaque of Honor for securing first position during Young Officers Course in 1981.
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of birth: 20th Nov 1959
Languages known: English, Hindi & Marathi
Family Details: Wife – Home Maker, Daughter – Service, Son – Service.
Location Preference: Pune.