Sanjay K.
Senior Defence & Aerospace Program Manager
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About
Wg Cdr Sanjay K., a veteran, excels as a Senior Defence BD & Programme Manager with over 30 years of expertise in the defence, aerospace, and telecommunications sectors. With PMP certification, he has a rich career spanning operations within the Indian Air Force (IAF), the Ministry of Defence (MoD) spectrum, and acquisition policy. Sanjay is well-versed in iDEX proposal development, defence offset management, and strategic advisory. He has worked closely with major defence primes and MSMEs on proposals, including Quantum Radar and Airborne Distributed Radar. His extensive knowledge in air defence missile systems and C4ISR integration has been instrumental. As a Strategic Advisor and Director at Troika Transsolutions Pvt. Ltd., Sanjay assists clients with technology partnerships and DPP offset compliance. Previously, as Joint Director at MoD, he was pivotal in obtaining cabinet approvals for crucial communication projects and spectrum policy initiatives. His leadership in spectrum licensing and cross-functional team management has been a hallmark of his career.
Experience
Strategic Advisor & Director – Defence, Aerospace & Technology Consulting
Troika Transsolutions Pvt. Ltd. · 2017 — PresentProvided advisory services to defence MSMEs and global primes including Axiscades, Mistral Solutions, and Eliteguardia on market entry strategies, technology collaborations, and DPP offset compliance. Managed the development of five iDEX proposals including Quantum Radar and Airborne Distributed Radar, while assisting clients in addressing DRDO challenges and navigating grant structures.General Manager – Customer Projects (Programme Management)
Ericsson India Pvt. Ltd. · 2016 — 2017Oversaw the rollout of 3G/4G networks for Airtel, Vodafone, and Idea across six telecom circles, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to service level agreements. Coordinated activities among multiple vendors and managed escalation processes related to the network operations center.Senior Engineer (Electronics)
Indian Air Force – Major Transport Base · 2014 — 2016Supervised over 800 technical personnel responsible for maintaining optical, WCDMA, HF/VHF/UHF, and satellite communication systems, achieving continuous operational performance.Joint Director – Spectrum Policy
MoD, HQ Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) · 2011 — 2014Facilitated the issuance of 175+ wireless licenses across defence establishments and obtained zero-cost clearance for AFCEL 3G/WCDMA valued at ~ 14,000 Cr.₹. Led the Cabinet approval process for Project NFS and integrated harmonization for the 1800 MHz band.Commanding Officer – Mobile Wireless Communications Squadron
Indian Air Force · 2005 — 2011Managed a unit of 300 personnel delivering secure wireless infrastructure for joint Army–Air Force combat headquarters in operational environments.Chief Technical Officer
Indian Air Force – Communications Hubs · 2002 — 2005Directed a team of over 700 technical staff managing microwave, troposcatter, HF/VHF/UHF, and satellite communication systems, maintaining high uptime for secure national networks.Technical Instructor
GWTI – Air Force Training School · 2000 — 2002Provided training focused on missile communication interfaces and launch control networks, earning recognition as Best Instructor twice.Flight Commander – Air Defence Missiles
Indian Air Force · 1995 — 2000Ensured operational readiness and availability of air defence missile batteries and RF acquisition/tracking systems while leading a team of 100 personnel.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- B.Sc. Engineering (Electrical)Zakir Hussain College of Engineering & Technology, Aligarh Muslim University · 1988 — 1993