<p data-start="206" data-end="539">The development of robust operational systems is fundamental to sustainable infrastructure growth and national development. With a professional journey deeply rooted in logistics, supply chain management, operations, and management education, I seek to further strengthen my operational expertise through advanced learning at NICMAR.</p>
<p data-start="541" data-end="982">I hold an <strong data-start="551" data-end="571">MBA in Marketing</strong> and a <strong data-start="578" data-end="628">Ph.D. in Logistics and Supply Chain Management</strong>, which has enabled me to develop a strong interdisciplinary foundation across business strategy, operations, and supply chain systems. My doctoral research strengthened my analytical thinking, systems perspective, and research orientation, allowing me to view operations as integrated value-creation processes rather than isolated functional activities.</p>
<p data-start="984" data-end="1480">My professional experience includes <strong data-start="1020" data-end="1055">8 years in the logistics sector</strong>, where I worked across <strong data-start="1079" data-end="1113">sales and operations functions</strong>, gaining practical exposure to operational planning, service delivery systems, customer relationship management, and process optimization. This industry experience provided valuable insights into real-world challenges such as cost efficiency, service quality, coordination across supply chain networks, and performance management in complex operational environments.</p>
<p data-start="1482" data-end="1990">In addition, I bring <strong data-start="1503" data-end="1551">18 years of teaching and academic experience</strong>, involving curriculum development, research supervision, academic administration, and professional mentoring. Teaching logistics, operations, and management subjects has further strengthened my belief in structured operational frameworks, systems integration, and evidence-based decision-making. This dual exposure to industry and academia has shaped me as a scholar-practitioner who values both theoretical rigor and practical relevance.</p>
<p data-start="1992" data-end="2375">I am applying to NICMAR&rsquo;s <strong data-start="2018" data-end="2040">Operations program</strong> because of its strong industry orientation, applied learning model, and focus on real-world operational systems within infrastructure and project environments. NICMAR&rsquo;s emphasis on experiential learning, project exposure, sustainability, safety management, and technology-enabled operations aligns closely with my professional vision.</p>
<p data-start="2377" data-end="2790">My career goal is to contribute at <strong data-start="2412" data-end="2447">strategic and leadership levels</strong> in operations management, logistics integration, and infrastructure systems, while continuing my engagement with <strong data-start="2561" data-end="2615">academics, research, and institutional development</strong>. I aspire to work at the intersection of industry and academia, contributing to capacity building, operational excellence frameworks, and sustainable development initiatives.</p>
<p data-start="2792" data-end="3240">I believe NICMAR will provide the ideal platform to enhance my operational leadership capabilities, expand my applied research perspective, and strengthen my contribution to the infrastructure and operations domain. I am committed to academic excellence, professional integrity, and knowledge creation, and I look forward to contributing meaningfully to NICMAR&rsquo;s academic community and its mission of nation-building through professional education.</p>