[4] He also served as the first Director General of the newly formed Defence Space Agency at Bengaluru.

[5] He is an alumnus of Rashtriya Indian Military College, Dehradun.

In a distinguished career spanning over 38 years, he has tenanted various staff and instructional appointments.

He has flown various types of jet fighter and trainer aircraft and has significant experience in ground attack / strike roles, predominantly on the MiG-23 BN & MiG 27 aircraft.

[7] He has instructional experience in conducting professional military education for medium and senior level officers at the Defence Services Staff College and was directing staff at the College of Air Warfare, Secunderabad.