FAHAD HUSAIN

Clients: Indian Navy, NPOL (DRDO), Bharat Electronics Ltd. (BEL) Key Responsibilities:  Leading the development of AIDSS Mk 2 and OAS Transmitter Systems to enhance operational performance of naval platforms.  Designing, integrating, testing, and conducting Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) for Active and UCS Transmitter Systems, SONAR Power Amplifiers, and various sub-systems for Indian Naval submarines and ships.  Managing complete project lifecycles—including requirement analysis, planning, execution, and stakeholder coordination—for multiple strategic defence initiatives.  Preparing and presenting project status updates and technical documentation to senior stakeholders and defence authorities.  Drafting and submitting techno-commercial proposals and tender responses for defence acquisition programs.  Developing and releasing production control documentation, including BoMs, wiring diagrams, assembly drawings/procedures, PTPs, and ATPs with strict version control.  Coordinating cross-functional production teams and liaising with vendors and inspection agencies to meet quality and timeline requirements.  Conducting feasibility studies, preparing binding data, and handling installation and post-deployment support for submarine-based systems. Major Contributions:  Delivered and field-tested the Active and UCS Transmitter Systems for NPOL (DRDO).  Completed development and FATs for three variants of Power Amplifier Modules and two variants of Indicator Panels for BEL.

Clients: Indian Navy, NPOL (DRDO), Bharat Electronics Ltd. (BEL) Key Responsibilities:  Oversaw and executed the development, installation, commissioning, Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), Harbour Acceptance Trials (HATs), and Sea Acceptance Trials (SATs) for nine ADSS systems deployed on Indian Naval submarines (project value ~ $3.5 million).  Prepared and secured approvals for Test Plans, QA Plans, and Commissioning Documentation in strict accordance with defence compliance protocols.  Led type testing activities at certified laboratories, ensuring adherence to defence standards such as ESS, JSS 55555 (Environmental Testing), and MIL-STD 461E/F (EMI/EMC).  Analysed operational requirements and authored Statements of Technical Requirements (SoTR) for upcoming defence technology projects.  Represented KELTRON in pre-bid conferences, technical evaluations, and pricing negotiations with key defence sector clients.  Worked with embedded hardware platforms including TS-7970, TS-7300, TI Sitara ARM boards, and Intel Atom PC/104 boards for mission-critical defence applications. Major Contributions:  Successfully completed delivery and field trials of the ADSS system on Indian Naval submarines.  Achieved L1 bidder qualification for multiple strategic projects: Active Transmitter System, UCS Transmitter System, OAS Transmitter System, Power Amplifiers, and Indicator Panels.

Clients: Indian Navy, NPOL (DRDO) Key Responsibilities:  Led the development and refurbishment of Passive Surveillance Sensor Arrays (PAYAL SONAR) for SSBN submarine (project worth $2.3 million)  Managed the preparation of technical documentation, including Test Plans, Quality Plans, and Commissioning Plans, for high-profile projects.  Provided waterfront support for systems on Indian Naval submarines, including preventive and breakdown maintenance to ensure operational readiness.  Oversaw the development of IETM Level IV technical documentation in compliance with S1000D specifications for defence systems. Major Contributions:  Made a key contribution by installing and commissioning the Passive Surveillance Sensor Array on-board an SSBN submarine in record time, earning formal appreciation from the Indian Navy.

Clients: Indian Navy, NPOL (DRDO) Key Responsibilities:  Led the development, testing, integration, installation, commissioning, and field trials for completed projects, including AIDSS (4 systems) for Indian Naval Submarines, designed by NPOL (Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory) under DRDO (project value approx. USD 0.43 million).  Designed, developed, tested, and troubleshot various sub-assemblies and PCBs used in SONAR systems. Major Contributions:  Achieved successful induction of AIDSS into the Indian Navy, following the completion and qualification of exhaustive Sea Trials.  Achieved L1 bidder qualification for refurbishment of Passive Surveillance Sensor Arrays (PAYAL SONAR).