Major General Vikrant Naik, VSM, GOC DM & GSA is an eminent military officer. He assumed the role of Chairman of QMTI in 2021. With his rich academic background, he has made remarkable contributions to this path breaking institution. He did his schooling at Kendriya Vidyalaya, Bikaner (Rajasthan). An alumnus of the Indian Military Academy, he was commissioned into Air Defence Artillery in June 1988. He accomplished his Junior and Senior Command courses at the Prestigious College of Combat Mhow. The officer earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya Indore (MP) and a Human Resource Management Course from MS University, Vadodara (Gujarat). He is also qualified in the Media Communication Course at the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi.

He holds rich experience and expertise in Commanding of an Air Defence Missile Regiment and as the Brigade Commander of an Air Defence Brigade. He received the Vishisht Seva Medal for his illustrious service. His staff assignments are Deputy Military Secretary at Command HQ, Military Assistant to Vice Chief of the Army Staff at IHQ of MoD (Army) and Military Assistant to Chief of the Army Staff at IHQ of MoD (Army). He has assumed the appointment of General Officer Commanding, Dakshin Maharashtra & Goa Sub Area with effect from 18 July 2022. Under his inspiring leadership, QMTI has achieved several significant feats.