GeoIntelligence Summit

Lt General Karanbir Singh Brar, AVSM is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy. Khadakwasala and Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, & was commissioned into the Armoured Corps The General Officer with a career spanning 38 years, has rich experience of serving in all terrain and operational areas with tenures in J&K, Manipur, Nagaland, Assam, Rajasthan, Rann and Kutch and has served in UN Missions in Congo & South Sudan as Sector Commander, both high risks missions.

Lt General Karanbir Singh Brar, AVSM is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy. Khadakwasala and Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, & was commissioned into the Armoured Corps The General Officer with a career spanning 38 years, has rich experience of serving in all terrain and operational areas with tenures in J&K, Manipur, Nagaland, Assam, Rajasthan, Rann and Kutch and has served in UN Missions in Congo & South Sudan as Sector Commander, both high risks missions.

Col S K Sarkar is the Commander of the Faculty of Geo-Spatial Sciences at the College of Military Engineering, Pune. A graduate of the Army Institute of Technology, he has extensive experience in the geospatial domain, having served in various roles, including Commandant at the Defence Institute of Geo-Spatial Information & Training. He has played a key role in the proliferation of GIS technology within the Indian Army, training over 2,500 personnel. He has been awarded multiple commendations, including from the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief.

Lt Col Narendra Tripathi is a veteran officer from the Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers who retired in 2021 after a stint of more than 21+ years with Indian Army. Since then, the veteran officer has been actively involved in Military Technology leadership & Global business development as independent Subject matter expert (SME) and Consultant with various industry partners in the field of Drones, Robotics, AI and AR/VR from IIT/IIIT incubation centres, Startups and MNCs. During the service he tenanted various roles in Combat operations and Technology management in counter insurgency operations, having multiple tenures in Kashmir valley, Ladakh and North East. The officer is an alumnus of NDA and got commissioned from IMA in corps of EME in the year 2000. He is M Tech in Robotics from IIT Kanpur with bachelor's degrees in Electronics (MCEME) and Science (NDA) respectively.

Saranya M is a Manager, Pre-Sales (Data Science) at Esri, a leading provider of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and spatial data analytics solutions. In her role, she is responsible for helping clients leverage Esri's geospatial software and data science capabilities to enhance their decision-making, optimize processes, and solve complex challenges across various industries. Speaker Marvel Geospatial Solutions. With a deep understanding of spatial data analytics, Saranya is proficient in using Esri's GIS tools to analyze geographical data, conduct spatial analysis, and visualize trends. This includes tools like ArcGIS and ArcGIS Pro for tasks like geocoding, network analysis, spatial clustering, and geospatial modelling.

Lt Gen Dr Anil Kapoor AVSM, VSM, Ph D superannuated as Director General Electronics and Mechanical Engineers strategically leading the landscape of maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) and technology and innovation management of the complete plethora of equipment of the Indian Army. Prior to this appointment he was the Director General Information Systems, where he steered the information systems management, digital technology transformation and net centricity of the million strong Indian Army as a Tri Service Program. He has also been on two UN peacekeeping assignments. Post retirement, he served as Director General Amity University where he established Amity Institute of Defence Technology and formulated Ph D and M Tech Programs in Defence Technology. Presently, he is a Board Member of the Technology Innovation Hub Governing Body IIT Tirupati. He is also a Professor of Practice at IIT Tirupati and conducts a three-credit course on Design Thinking, Leadership and Entrepreneurship. A Chartered Engineer, he was awarded the Eminent Engineer Award 2020 on 15 Sep 2020 by the Institution of Engineers, India for outstanding professional contributions in engineering and displaying technical brilliance.

Col TJ Zacharia, SM is a veteran with 32 years of service in Army, as Artillery Officer, in various sectors and regions across the nation. He was awarded the SENA MEDAL Gallantry Award as a Young Officer. He was on deputation in the Nanotech Division of a DRDO Lab as a Researcher for Defence Projects, before superannuating from service. Also, had a 3 year Tenure as Squadron Commander in NSG's Special Action Group [Black Cat Commandos for Counter Hijack Operations]. Besides, an MBA in Operations Management and PMPCertification from PMI, he has a Masters in Nanoscience Nanotechnology from University of Madras and is pursuing his PhD in Material Science focused on Nanotech, in IIT Madras. As the Head R & D in Elena Geo Tech, he is contributing to provisioning of End-to-End Solutions for multiple segments in the Multi GNSS Domain focused on NavIC.

Satyanarayana Jamy has over 26 years of experience across various domains, including Order Management, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Master Data Management (MDM), and back-office BPO functions. He is highly skilled in delivering innovative solutions and managing operations to ensure exceptional service delivery across global locations. Trained in Six Sigma Green Belt, Internal Quality Audits, and Lean Concepts, he has successfully collaborated with multicultural stakeholders and teams in diverse geographies.

An experienced leader, Jamy excels in building strong offshore delivery teams and fostering value-added opportunities for clients. With a proven track record of managing multiple deliveries across regions, he has played a key role in transitioning new businesses across domains by working closely with stakeholders and aligning strategic goals to operational excellence.

Amit Kumar is the co-founder and COO of Suhora Technologies. He has 18 years of experience in the geospatial industry. He has been part of the renewable energy sector for many years. He has a masters in Earth Sciences from Kurukshetra University. He has expertise in remote sensing and multi-spectrum satellite data and processing. Over the course of his career he has been part of many prestigious projects. He is currently taking care of operations at Suhora Technologies.

Lt General Neeraj Varshney Vishisht Seva Modal was commissioned in the Army as officer in the t Electronics and Mechanical Engineering in 1966 and an is an alumnus of National Defence Academy and Defence Services Staff College He has also attended the Higher Command and APPPA Course Apart from mandatory qualifications, General Varshney has five master's Degrees in five different fields Business Administration and Finance. Technology. Strategic Management. Defence Studies and Social Sciences.

Col R Jithendra is an Indian Army Officer from Corps of EME, commissioned in the year 2000. He is a Post Graduate in Aerospace Engineering from IIT Bombay. He is also an OEM trained ALH (All Versions) qualified officer. He tenanted many appointments to include commanding an Infantry Division EME Battalion, OC of an ALH Maint Flt, Instructor in MCEME, raising an Inf Bde Wksp in Leh & ALH (Mk IV) Maint Flt in Batinda. In his current appointment as Col (R&D) in Defence Space Agency, he was instrumental in aggregating the 75 space challenges which was launched as Msn Def Space by Hon'ble PM in Oct 2022. In recognition for his contributions, the officer was awarded with GOC-in-C (2012) and CDS Commendation Card (2024).

Dr. K. Pramod Kumar is the Senior Vice President and heads Space and Data Engineering at XDLINX Space Labs. With over 28 years of experience at ISRO, he has been a part of various Indian satellite missions. An expert in satellite data processing, information security, and on-board AI, he has pioneered technologies now used by various agencies across India. Holding a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering, Dr. Pramod has authored and co-authored over 25 internationally peer-reviewed papers and has earned numerous awards. His leadership is crucial in positioning XDLINX as a global leader in satellite solutions, where he oversees the development of ready-to-launch nano and micro-class satellites and the building of smart EO payloads.

A veteran with 34 years of military service, former UN peacekeeper - Colonel Rajneesh Ralli has served in various military organisations related to Operations, and Space & Defence procurement. He is currently Vice President - Growth Operations at Dhruva Space. Colonel Ralli has a Masters degree in Military Technology and an MSc in Defence and Strategic studies from Madras University, Chennai.

Brig Amod Chadha, SM is a distinguished officer who has achieved excellence in all walks of military life. A recipient of the President's gold medal at the National Defence Academy, Brig Chadha is as much of an academic as he is a soldier and besides his immaculate military credentials holds Msc and Mphil degrees in defence and strategic studies and is currently pursuing a Phd in Maritime Studies. With diverse military experience in some of the most challenging appointments, his service to the armed forces has been recognized through numerous awards. He was deputed for conduct of the Military World Games as liaison officer and represented India at the HQ of International Military Sports Council (CISM), Brussels, Belgium. Currently he holds the prestigious appointment of Head of Faculty, Decision Sciences at the College of Defence Management, Secunderabad where he is leading initiatives towards data driven decision making and cyber domain specialization.

Dr. K.C. Tiwari is a renowned professor and expert in Civil Engineering with a focus on Geoinformatics, disaster management, GIS, and satellite image processing. He holds a PhD and has contributed significantly to the field through various projects with organizations like ISRO and DST. He founded the Multidisciplinary Centre for Geoinformatics at Delhi Technological University and has over 40 scientific publications. Dr. Tiwari has also served in the Indian Army, with over 20 years of service, including command roles in operations and training.

Col (Dr) Anupam Tiwari is an accomplished expert in the field of cybersecurity and defense technology. Currently serving as the Advisor (Cyber) to the Principal Advisor in the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, Col Tiwari plays a critical role in advising and shaping cybersecurity policies and strategies for India's defense sector. Col Tiwari has significant experience in developing and implementing cybersecurity policies for defense and national security. His advisory role involves crafting strategic frameworks to protect military and defense systems from cyber threats, including malicious attacks, data breaches, and cyber espionage.

Dr. Shiv Kumar is the Director General (DG) of the ITS India Forum, which is a think tank focused on the development and promotion of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) in India. ITS encompasses the use of advanced technologies to improve the efficiency, safety, and sustainability of transportation systems. As the DG of ITS India, Dr. Shiv Kumar plays a crucial role in advocating for and driving the integration of smart technologies into the transportation infrastructure across the country.

Col Anurag Mathur is an Indian Army officer who was commissioned into the Corps of Electronics & Mechanical Engineering in Jun 1999. The Officer has stood First in the Order of Merit in BTech and received numerous accolades for his innovativeness during his unit tenures. A Higher Defence Management Course and Staff College Graduate, he has tenanted challenging Staff & Operational tenures in Siachen glacier, Mil Operations and Op Logistics appointments. He was the Force Public Info Offr at UNMISS as part of a UN Mission where he initiated a GIS based info management system for int collation. He is also a PhD research scholar from IIM Indore working in the domain of AI and Information Systems. The officer is currently posted as Col Industry Army Design Bureau at Army HQ.

Born on April 8, 1958, Samaddar is a graduate of IIT Roorkee (B.E, 1978) and had a distinguished career in the Indian Navy, retiring in 2009 as Principal Director Naval Plans. He held various key positions, including staff and command appointments, and has been an International Fellow at JIIA, Tokyo, and Admiral RD Katari Fellow at USI, New Delhi. Post-retirement, Samaddar served as Vice President Operations at NOVA Integrated Systems (TATA) and CEO of ShinMaywa Industries India. He was a Senior Consultant at NITI Aayog until 2019 and currently serves as an Advisor at FICCI and Distinguished Fellow at the Center for Air Power Studies, New Delhi.

With over 25 years of dedicated experience in the Geospatial industry, Shailesh Shankar has extensive experience in geospatial applications and remote sensing systems. In his current role, he is the Head of Sales, South Asia for BlackSky. For the past 12+ years he has been focused on the applications of very high-resolution electronic optical satellite imagery. His extensive career spans various sectors, with a significant focus on defense applications, where he has contributed to numerous projects that leverage satellite technologies for strategic intelligence and operational planning.