Jitesh Kumar

Jitesh Kumar

6 Years 7 Months Overall Experience
A dynamic professional with over 6.5 years of experience across marine operations and strategic planning. I’ve led engineering teams at sea and later shaped strategic initiatives in digital learning, product innovation, and stakeholder engagement. I bring expertise in plant maintenance, risk assessment and process optimization, along with a proven ability to collaborate across cultures and implement innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency.

Functional Areas

   

Education

Indian Institute of Management Indore
Master of Business Administration

2025-26

Tolani Maritime Institute, BITS Pilani
Bachelor of Technology (Marine Engineering)

2013-17

Accomplishment

Best Cadet Award
Awarded $1,000 prize for spirited performance.

Certification

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
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2024

Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
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2025

Experience

Merchant Navy Decoded

1 Year 9 Months

Strategic Advisor to Founder

Jul' 23 - Mar' 25

  • Expanded the course catalogue by 40%, enrolling 2000+ candidates.
  • Launched comprehensive course finder platform addressing critical market gap, partnering with 40+ training institutes.
NYK Shipmanagement Pvt. Ltd.

2 Years, 10 Months

Third Assistant Engineer

Aug' 19 - Jun' 22

  • Led multi-national teams during critical ship operations across global ports, ensuring zero commercial downtime and strict compliance with international regulations.
  • Implemented a digital monitoring system onboard in collaboration with a Japanese team, improving operational efficiency by 25%.
NYK Shipmanagement Pvt. Ltd.

1 Year 6 Month

Junior Engineer

Feb' 18 - Aug' 19

  • Extended machinery life by 20% across key systems, saving $25,000 annually through smarter maintenance planning.
  • Handled global procurement of ship parts from 5+ countries, ensuring quality, timely delivery, and seamless integration.
NYK Shipmanagement Pvt. Ltd.

5 Months

Engine Cadet

Aug' 17 - Jan' 18

  • Assisted senior engineers in day-to-day engine room operations, performing critical machinery checks, ensuring smooth functioning of systems, and contributing to emergency preparedness through drills and safety documentation.