From 1950 to 1965 he worked for the Bell Aircraft Corporation where he worked on several projects, rising to the post of Vice-President.
He was also one of the front runners for the post of Vice-President of India in 2007 and 2012.
Following his defeat, Shekhawat resigned from the post of Vice-President on 21 July 2007.
In year 1921 he also held the post of Vice-President of British Empire League.
He was eventually elevated to the post of Second Vice-President, in charge of defense and security, in May 2012.
Vicente was designated as the second candidate on the MPLA's list of parliamentary candidates, making him the party's nominee for the post of Vice-President.
Although the post of Vice-President gives little extra power, it is seen as important in appointments.
Vítor Constâncio is taking up the post of Vice-President of the ECB at a difficult time for the euro area.
The deadline for tabling candidacies for the vacant post of Vice-President is 6.00 p.m. today.
The post of Vice-President was eliminated.