Dyuti Das

Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in Operational Nuclear Engineering and Operations and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.

Lieutenant Commander Dyuti Das demonstrated unparalleled operational excellence and leadership as Reactor Training Assistant aboard USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT, ensuring mission readiness through her technical expertise and innovative approaches. As the leader of the ship’s nuclear training and certification programs, LCDR Das oversaw the safe qualification of 466 nuclear-trained Sailors, directly enabling the reliable operation of two nuclear reactors and associated propulsion systems. Her meticulous planning during the ship’s requalification program after an 18-month dry-docking overhaul ensured the timely completion of over 15,000 practical factors, restoring the Reactor Department’s readiness for a compressed pre-deployment certification cycle and subsequent deployment to SEVENTH and FIFTH Fleet AORs. LCDR Das was critical in integrating reactor plant drills with the ship’s operational schedule, delivering seamless coordination across departments to enhance readiness. As Propulsion Drill Team Leader, she applied technical rigor and leadership, managing 80 Sailors through complex casualty drills, ensuring safe and efficient reactor operations. Her efforts directly contributed to THEODORE ROOSEVELT’s sustained combat readiness and operational lethality. Through her vision, commitment to training, and collaborative leadership, LCDR Das has raised the operational standards of the Reactor Department and the command, epitomizing the spirit of the Admiral Arleigh Burke Surface Warfare Operational Excellence Award.