Present appointments
NextStrat Group of Companies
TechVision LLP · DigiVision · AeroVision · Defence Axis FZCO (Dubai)
Vensco NextStrat Advance Technologies
Defence manufacturing joint venture of the Vensco & NextStrat Groups
Altair Infrasec Pvt Ltd
Naval, unmanned and special-systems technologies
His expertise lies in merging a deep-rooted defence background with a passion for pioneering technological advancement. A recent foray into health and finance — including his tenure as Vice President (Finance) at SanoStem — has fused that experience into strong business synergy.
Today he leads the NextStrat Group and serves as CEO of Vensco NextStrat Advance Technologies, building indigenous capability in artillery ammunition, energetics, fuze systems, drones and counter-UAS, with an international trading presence through Dubai.
“A transformative leader driving technological advancement on a national and global scale.”
Academic credentials
An engineer, manager and scientist by training — bridging technology, operations and enterprise.
Key highlights
Defence industrial leadership
Chairman & MD of NextStrat and CEO of VNAT — 155 mm ammunition, TNT, propellants, fuzes, drones and counter-UAS.
Doctorate in Spatial Technologies
A commitment to advanced research and development in geospatial sciences.
Strategic & operational leadership
Led complex projects within the Indian military and national security sectors.
National Security Council
As Director Future Technologies, helped shape national policy on space, telecom, geospatial and drones.
Proprietary spatial data model
Developed a groundbreaking spatial data model for net-centric applications.
Technology pioneer
Leads teams in AR, dual-use deep tech, space applications and stem-cell technology.
Defence technology expert
A recognised authority in artillery weapon and ammunition systems and explosive technologies.
AI advocate
Driving conversational and multi-modal AI applications focused on real-world impact.
Strategic advisor
Expert guidance on critical technology roadmaps for national development.
UN peacekeeping
Served as a UN Military Observer with MONUSCO in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Global experience
Defence Satellite Center, Directorate General Information System, and Chief Geospatial Officer for the UN.
Health & finance
VP (Finance) at SanoStem, bringing corporate finance discipline to health-technology initiatives.