He brings with him over four decades of rich experience in vocational training across international markets. A former officer of the Indian Army, he has held key leadership positions at renowned organizations including the Asian Development Bank, Airtel, and Reliance Retail. During his tenure at the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), he played a pivotal role in supporting the Government of India in advancing the national skill development agenda. His contributions included the development of competency frameworks aimed at strengthening industry engagement and enhancing workforce readiness.