Captain Alok Patra

➡ Leading global strategy and revenue growth for a marine IT-enabled services provider across Asia, Europe & the Middle East. ➡ Spearheading digital transformation, P&L management, new service lines, and client partnerships; scaling towards $5M+ annual revenue. ➡ Driving operational excellence with a team of 100+ professionals.

➡ Part of the Transportation, Travel, Logistics & Hospitality SBU leadership team, driving global consulting and solution development. ➡ Directed a $20M+ maritime practice, delivering smart port, logistics, and ERP solutions globally. ➡ Led the $35M Port Enterprise Business System transformation across six major Indian ports. ➡ Championed AI/ML, IoT, and edge computing adoption for maritime digitalization.

➡ Served as a strategic member of the delivery leadership team for a mega-scale ERP implementation project focused on port digitalization. ➡ Collaborated with stakeholders across major Indian ports, including Kandla and Chennai, to enhance operational efficiency. ➡Implemented automation solutions that improved data accuracy and reduced processing time by 20%.

➡ Oversaw Rs.2000Cr. brownfield expansion project, P&L ownership, scaling cargo throughput from 1.3 MMTPA to 11 MMTPA in 3 years. ➡ Directed marine operations, solved logistics & safety challenges and arranged regulatory compliance with a team of 150+ per shift. ➡ Achieved record turnaround times with zero LTIs while embedding digital port operations and solving SOP challenges

➡Directed marine services and operations, ensuring seamless execution of projects in Eastern India. ➡Developed strategic consulting initiatives, including comprehensive business plans and sales strategies. ➡Spearheaded brand development to establish a one-stop marine solution provider in the region.

➡Commanded chemical tankers globally, ensuring safe and efficient transport of liquid chemicals. ➡Oversaw navigation and vessel operations, optimizing port calls to enhance turnaround times. ➡Implemented rigorous health, safety, environment, and quality management protocols, reducing incident rates by 30%. ➡ Cleared SIRE/CDI inspections for Shell, BP, Statoil & Total with top compliance. ➡ Recognized as the youngest Captain at 30, with commendation from Statoil (Norway).

➡ Piloted the first cape-size vessel post-port commissioning. ➡ Designed & commissioned the Port Traffic Control Station with VTMS technology. ➡ Secured commercial clearance through maiden NSPC inspection.

➡Acquired comprehensive knowledge in ship operations, navigation, and marine resource management. ➡Developed skills in HSEQ, security management, and voyage execution to enhance operational efficiency. ➡Contributed to vessel commercial operations and management, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Management Development Program on strategy formulation for business sustainability. Advanced strategic management refers to a comprehensive approach to formulating and executing strategies that enable organizations to thrive in complex and dynamic business environments. It goes beyond the basic principles of strategic management and incorporates advanced techniques, frameworks, and tools to enhance decision-making, adaptability, and long-term competitiveness. In advanced strategic management, organizations actively scan the external environment to identify emerging trends, technological advancements, competitive forces, and market dynamics. This information is then used to analyze opportunities and threats and to assess the organization's internal strengths and weaknesses. Based on this analysis, strategic objectives and goals are established to guide the organization's direction.

Earned B.Sc Nautical Science after obtaining Master F.G certificate of competency from MCA, UK in 2008.