Professional Profile
Assistant Manager (Air Traffic Control), Airports Authority of India
IIT Kanpur Mechanical Engineering graduate, with experience in high-stakes operational roles, a strong interest in public policy, and a deep inclination towards structured problem solving and continuous learning.
I enjoy bringing structure and calm to complex environments—whether in an ATC tower, in front of markets and policy debates, or while playing Indo-Western classical fusion on guitar. Alongside my work in Air Traffic Control, I have spent significant time preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
A concise view of my journey across engineering, civil services preparation, and air traffic control.
Jan 2023 – Present
Airports Authority of India · Mumbai
Managing air traffic in a high-stakes, time-critical environment, coordinating with multiple stakeholders, and ensuring safety and efficiency of operations.
Jun 2018 – May 2021
Full-time preparation
Deep engagement with Indian polity, economy, international relations and ethics, building a structured understanding of governance and public policy.
Jul 2014 – May 2018
Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
Built a strong foundation in engineering principles, design and analysis, and contributed to hands-on projects including FSAE motorsports and mechanical systems.
Earlier
School years
Developed a parallel interest in analytical problem solving and performance arts, especially singing and guitar—both of which continue to shape how I think and work.
Themes and activities that keep me engaged beyond core work.
Singing and playing guitar, with a special love for Indo-Western classical fusion.
Following markets, macro trends, and understanding businesses and long-term value creation.
Regularly tracking national and international developments with an eye on policy and impact.
Building small web projects and browser games, and experimenting with clean, functional code.
Technical skills that complement my analytical and decision-making abilities.
Selected academic and personal projects across engineering and programming.
Designed the suspension and steering systems of an F1 prototype participating in Formula Student events in India and abroad.
Represented IIT Kanpur in Formula SAE Combustion events and contributed to a car that secured 9th rank overall and was the lightest in the event.
Built two browser games (Ludo and Snakes & Ladders) using vanilla JavaScript without external libraries.
Implemented responsive layouts for a smooth experience on both desktop and mobile screens.
Designed and manufactured a working prototype of a 4-wheel differential drive mechanism under the guidance of Dr. Niraj Sinha.
Created a 3D working CAD model of a mechanical watch and performed tolerance analysis of critical parts.
Explored how parameters such as Young’s modulus and dimensions influence watch accuracy.
Happy to connect for opportunities, collaborations, or conversations around aviation, policy, engineering, and business.
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