Brig. Saugata Mukherjee (Retd.) - Defence Equipment, Procurement, Evaluation, Negotiation
A performance driven leader with over 25 years of experience in :- • Procurement & Technical Evaluation of military equipment, Price Negotiations, Intergovernmental meetings (USA, Israel) • Conduct of Trials of military equipment • Leadership & Team Development Track record of outstanding service in the Indian Army as demonstrated by commendations, medals and awards.
Professional Experience
Commanding Officer (2011 – 14) • Supervised team of 400 personnel in combat oriented missions, logistic exercises and administrative tasks • Formulated & implemented administrative & logistic policies • Organised and coordinated administration and functioning • Interviewed candidates and supervised delegation of tasks as part of HR policy implementation
Instructor – School of Artillery (2004 -06, 2014 -16) • Trained middle level officers in combat, logistic and administrative tasks • Trained helicopter pilots in combat missions • Leadership training in war and peace
Director – Army Headquarters (2019 -2020) • Formulation of Operational & Qualitative Requirements for military hardware & software (GSQR) • Conduct & coordinate inter - governmental meetings with USA, Israel • Acquisition of military hardware and software worth ₹ 800 Cr • Formulate Trial Directive, Trial Report etc. • Oversee Trials of military hardware in various nations
Brigade Commander (2020 - 2022) •
Headed a team of over 2000 personnel in operational tasks, logistic exercises and administrative tasks • Conducted motivation and leadership training for junior and middle level officers • Functioned as HR consultant & policy initiator
Education •
Masters in Business Administration ( 2017) – Osmania University •
Masters in Defence & Strategic Studies (2007) – Chennai University •
Distinguished Honours Graduate (2003)– USA Field Artillery School, USA •
Masters in Science Technology (2002) – Pune University (2007)
