Neeraj Bhatt

RESUMÉ Name: Neeraj P Bhatt Experience: N. M. A. N. Enterprise, Nagpur – 01 Mar 15 to Present Day Revived the Consultancy as a start-up enterprise. Established as a live demo / proofof-concept an apparel drop-shipping brand “OSSUM”, on the Internet developing it using Social Media as well as offline technique of cultivating a local brick-&-mortar shop. Gained proficiency in e-Commerce methods of vendor procurement, shipment and logistics, customer fulfilment and delight; digital payment venues and ways of registering with them; using custom-made mobile app of own brand. Have now pivoted towards alternate energy (SOLAR) with focus on thermal airconditioning; tri-generation of water in combination with waste-heat recovery as well as anidolic SOLAR lighting. Technology assimilation has been completed and vendors identified. Funding research ongoing including exploration of the viability of crypto-currency as a funding source. Techno Sat Comm (India) Pvt Ltd, Mumbai – 13 May 13 to 28 Feb 15 A. Joined as Vice President (Tech). During my tenure I established the nascent technical department of this Systems Integrator, who were aspiring to bid for various Metro rail projects across India and even abroad, after having demonstrated WiFi-over-Satellite on a moving train using marine satellite technology adapted for railways. B. I expanded the technical department managing the entire recruitment process right from identifying the correct manpower requirement based upon long- & short-term projections; defining qualifications, deciding wage bills, conducting the final interview and finalising the intake; in close co-ordination with the HR personnel. C. I further established Standard Operating Procedures for onboarding new inductions; evaluating performances; conducting appraisals at regular scheduled intervals; advising increments as well as recommending incentives to the Accounts department. D. I organised the technical department into four verticals based on the Company’s marketing plan – viz. Surveillance (CCTV); Wireless Coverage (WIFI); Internet of Things (RFID) and Internet Protocol based Public Addressing systems (IPPA) E. My (technical) team organised regular, scheduled, as well as per-requirement training, to familiarise the marketing team of the Company’s products and Resumé of Neeraj P. Bhatt services portfolio; as well as supported them by accompanying them on client visits and organising demos for clients under their direction. We also devised and conducted technical feasibility studies and surveys for inquiries generated by the Marketing team. F. Under my lead, my team also prepared the technical bids for the various tenders which the Company participated in for Metros, Railways and other infra-structure projects. To this end, close contacts were established with various vendors. G. The Company entrusted me with inspections of vendor manufacturing facilities abroad specifically I visited Malaysia, Hong Kong and China for IPPA and RFID product vendors development. N. M. A. N. Consultancy, Nagpur – 01 Apr 10 to 30 Apr 13 Consulted on the entire gamut of information technology from my core competency of wireless communication technology through contemporary computer technology to contemporary Internet and web technologies, as per market demand. Expanded the application of Internet and web technologies towards marketing for businesses; taking on resellerships of: 1. Domain and Web hosting by Liquid Host, U. K. 2. Digital Classifieds Listing by Just Dial Private Limited, India 3. Bulk SMS by FooSMS, Bangalore 4. Mushroom Networks, Inc. USA for wired & wireless bandwidth aggregators 5. Click4Ghar Builder Management System (Property Management Software) 6. Sumeru Infosystems for website development Globe Wireless LLC, Florida, USA - 06 Oct 07 to 26 Mar 10 Field Installer travelling assigned zones of Europe (Schengen Visa countries), Japan and Hong Kong continuously for 4 months at a stretch (4 ON 1 OFF) responsible for: 1. installing Company's email-over-radio communication hardware as well as software on ships under construction at various shipyards & ports in Japan and western Europe, especially Germany and Spain a. where the hardware was radio equipment from Icom, maritime satellite communication equipment from Anritsu, Thrane & Thrane, Sailor, JRC, Debeg; as well as COTS PCs b.where the software was the primary email communications application developed in-house, Globe Communications Centre, integrating it with various Microsoft operating systems from Windows 98 SE, Windows XP (all versions) right up to Windows Server and Vista Page 2 of 7 Resumé of Neeraj P. Bhatt c. where medium to large computer networks of topology peer-to-peer 2. visiting were also to be installed and configured ships where Company's equipment and/or software is already installed and in use, for repairs and maintenance calls a. which required fault diagnosis as well as remedy within the limited time available while the ship was in port b.and which involved fault-finding in, both, the communications as well as computer hardware; and the software at all levels from the application down to the operating system and even the networking c. where computer virus (and other malware) cleaning of multiple computers using Globe Anti-Virus software product consumed a significant portion of the limited time resource of the call 3. making all preparations for the anticipated call, including but not limited to: a. tracking the vessel (ship) and confirming from her agents her port schedule to ensure timely service delivery b.studying the work order in detail to understand, anticipate and arrange whatever necessary tools, spares, equipment or consumables which could be required to successfully complete the assigned job Eurasia Maritime Management (India) Pvt. Ltd. - 12 Mar 07 to 12 Sep 07 Technical Officer assisting Technical Superintendents in charge of Aframax, Suezmax and Capesize dry bulk-cargo ships, involving: 1. responsibility, for all material and services requirements of the ship's smooth running, viz: a. b. technical spares and stores like main engine spares or lubricant oil technical services like repairs for deck cranes or any other machinery on board c. 2. non-technical stores like galley machinery or cabin stores responsibility of the complete logistics chain of events involving following major functions: a. b. floating inquiry for quotation and obtaining best quote ordering, after concerned superintendent's approval only, ensuring budgets are maintained c. connecting requisition via freight forwarders / couriers / hand carriage i.e. quickest economical means d. obtaining delivery confirmation from the Master of the Ship with remarks of any wrong supply or short supply or unsatisfactory service not standing up to sea trial e. clearing suppliers' invoices on time, based on (d) Page 3 of 7 Resumé of Neeraj P. Bhatt 3. responsibility of ensuring that Company managed ships adhere to all relevant local and International laws and conventions; and to the standards of quality set by the Company: a. b. maintaining a record of all major certificates, with their renewal dates arranging renewal of certificates which may require Classification Society or other surveys c. providing Flag State stationery like Log Book, Oil Record Book etc as appropriate for maintaining diligent records on board the Vessel d. arranging appropriate marine charts requested by the Vessel and relevant "Notices to Mariners" and chart correction tracings for regular updation Convergys India Services (P) Ltd - 16 Aug 05 to 28 Feb 07 Senior Technical Support Officer for an American ISP major's broadband services responsible for 1. Assisting non-technical DSL users over the telephone in locating and resolving problems related to: a. Internet connectivity including TCP/IP settings, bindings, WinSock status b. Home networking utilizing 802.11a through g as well as Ethernet and powerline technologies 2. Trouble-shooting computers installed with O/S Windows 98SE through XP including variants like Media Center as well as Apple Macintosh versions 9 through 10 including variants 3. Trouble-shooting peripheral devices like DSL modems and routers manufactured by Westell, 2-Wire, Netopia, Linksys (Cisco), D-Link, Belkin and Apple Airport 4. Above to be delivered within targeted time frames without losing focus of: a. Customer Satisfaction and Customer Delight as measured by frequent Surveys b. Quality parameters set by Client Organization as well as Convergys and regularly monitored by both c. Following up commitments to Customer on behalf of the Clients diligently Windals Infotech (P) Ltd - 01 May 05 to 07 Aug 05 [Freelance Project] Product Development: SMS applications 1. Tested ability of a device developed in-house to remotely control an automobile via SMS. the prototype which controlled automation was interfaced with GSM radio modems used for the SMS communication Page 4 of 7 Resumé of Neeraj P. Bhatt 2. Explored new markets for bulk SMS broadcast software - which could be used for CRM, SCM, and advertisement campaigns PHDComm (P) Ltd - 01 Sep 01 - 31 Apr 05 1. Designed, a. b. c. d. e. executed and supervised installation & commissioning of inbuilding GSM coverage extension networks in At location Landmark For Client World Trade Center, IDBI for BPL Mobile Backbay Reclamation Andheri West Citimall for Bharti Cellular Airport Road, Sahar Grand Intercontinental for Bharti Cellular, Orange and Hotel BPL Mobile Bandra Kurla Complex Asian Heart Institute for Orange Land's End, the Taj Bandra Band Stand for Bharti Cellular 2. Installed & Commissioned Maritime Satellite Communication Systems at Kandla Port and on a merchant marine cargo ship calling at JNPT 3. Participated in Tendering Bids for supply at Gujarat Maritime Board, Gujarat Police Training Department, Kandla Port Trust and ONGC: a. by assisting in preparing technical bids b. by representing the Company during pre-bids as well as technical bid opening c. Orders secured: Gujarat Police, Kandla Port Trust and ONGC 4. Conducted technical trials of Mobile Satellite Entertainment Receiving systems on Indian Navy ships at Mumbai and in Cochin Various ship-operators, owners & managing companies - 09 Mar 90 to 09 Mar 01 Worked directly on sailing Merchant Marine Ships of from 11,000 metric tonnes to 75,000 MT details of which are tabulated on the following page: 1. Fully responsible for ship-shore communications in all modes including Morse Code Telegraph, Radio & Satellite Telephony & Telex 2. Also entrusted with operation & maintenance of these communications equipment as well as shipboard Radars & marine Electronic Navigation equipment like GPS, Auto-pilots, Gyro compasses, Echosounders & Weather receiving fax machines etc Page 5 of 7 Resumé of Neeraj P. Bhatt List of Ships worked on Type GRT GMDSS Rank Company Ship Product Tanker 16,940.00 Yes J/O GEMARFIN PAROS 08/08/00 09/03/01 Duratio n 00/07/03 Crude Oil 50,746.00 Yes J/O SEA WORLD Management SEASKY 03/04/99 07/12/99 00/08/05 " " " 74,939.00 No No No R/O R/O R/O G. N. M. T. C. EL FWAIHAT 09/07/97 09/03/98 00/08/02 " I. O. T. No R/O G. N. M. T. C. INTISAR NEW LOUISIANA ESSIDRA 10/08/96 24/03/97 26/04/96 27/07/96 13/08/95 04/02/96 00/07/16 00/03/02 00/05/23 Yes R/O M. O. S. K. General Cargo 47,-,478.58 No R/O UNITHAI 25/02/94 25/10/94 20/04/93 13/09/93 00/07/28 00/04/29 " 26,925.15 No R/O STAR Shipping HARMONY ACE FAR EAST NAVEE STAR DRIVANGER 19/05/92 11/02/93 00/09/07 Product Tanker 15,045.09 No R/O S. C. I. 12/11/91 27/12/91 00/01/16 Bulk Carrier 37,869.90 No R/O CHOWGULE KOLANDIA MARATHA MARINER 22/12/90 18/10/91 00/09/28 Product Tanker 11,094.14 No t/R/O S. C. I. VISVESVARAYA 09/03/90 21/09/90 00/06/14 " PCC 68,-,-,371.00 S/On S/Off TOTAL SEA SERVICE 06/07/23 Page 6 of 7 Resumé of Neeraj P. Bhatt Personal Information: Age: 48 years Marital Status: Married Date of Birth: 29 March, 1970 Children: Two Address: C-606, Maple Regency, Friends’ Colony, off Katol Road, Nagpur - 440 013 Phone: - / - e-Mail:-Document Passport C. D. C. No. Z- BY 63493 DoI 02/04/2018 08/03/1990 DoE 01/04/2028 NONE PoI NAGPUR BOMBAY By... Govt. of India Govt. of India Qualifications: Name C. O. P. (Second Class) Radar Maintenance Electronic Navigational Equipments' Maintenance BTech Higher National Diploma in Electronics & Communications No. SND- DoI 21/11/89 22/05/92 DoE 20/11/2000 NONE PoI New Delhi U. K. By... Govt. of India DoT U. K. 00533 20/01/94 NONE U. K. DoT U. K. May 1999 NONE U. K. BTEC U. K. G. M. D. S. S. GG 18045 18/02/99 NONE U. K. Secretary of State U. K. Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping, International Maritime Organization Name S. A. S. A. F. F. P. S. S. R. P. S. C. R. B. M. F. A. O. T. F. No- MFA - 0043 OTF/03/11/03/93 DoI 23/01/90 27/01/90 21/11/98 22/01/99 27/02/99 07/03/99 PoI India India India India India India By... T/S RAHAMAN T/S RAHAMAN St. XAVIER's Technical Institute T/S RAHAMAN St. XAVIER's Technical Institute ZEPHYR Shipping Maritime Training Division Additional Courses: A. PLC programming & SCADA Control from Government Polytechnic, Nagpur B. Have undergone a "Train the Trainer" Certification Programme under the aegis of e-Force I. T. Solutions to qualify as a Corporate Trainer and Facilitator C. Undertook following programmes at Ahmedabad Management Association during Feb - Mar 2004:  Technical Writing conducted by K9 Technologies, Chennai  Exports and Imports  Public Speaking Interests & Hobbies Languages: Shipping provided an opportunity to work with other nationalities like Libyans, Italians, Croatians, Filipinos, Burmese and Thai, where I picked up a smattering of Arabic & Italian. Similarly working for over a year & a half in Japan, in 90-day tenures, has allowed me to pick up some Japanese. Also have developed interest, particularly in the Indo-European family of languages aided by proficiency in English. Computers & I. T.: IT is not just a profession for me but a passion, having learnt most of PCs informally Reading: From History & Culture to Technical Journals & Science Fiction novels. Page 7 of 7