Headline

Aerospace | Innovation | People & Culture | Volunteering

About

Senior Engineering Manager and organizational leader with nearly 20 years of experience driving innovation across aerospace and advanced engineering technologies. I lead high-performing engineering teams, deliver technology-driven business outcomes, and translate innovation into customer and business value. Currently, I lead a team of 13 engineers, fostering organizational excellence through Lean management, talent development, strategic workforce planning, and cross-functional leadership. I am passionate about developing technical talent, strengthening engineering capability, and building a culture of continuous improvement and execution excellence. Beyond engineering leadership, I serve as site leader of the GE Aerospace Foundation committee, leading volunteering and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives that enhance employee engagement and create meaningful community impact. An inventor on 17 US and European patents, with multiple peer-reviewed publications, I have been recognized with several technology and leadership honors, including the General Electric CEO Award (Gerald L. Phillippe Award) for Organizational Citizenship and Engineering Day Recognition for Technology and Business Impact.

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

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gemini

github copilot

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Work experience

Sr Engineering Manager | Mechanical Systems Engineering at GE Aerospace, Jan 2026 - Present · 9 mos

Senior Scientist (Tribology & Mechanics) at GE Aerospace, Apr 2023 - Jan 2026 · 2 yrs 10 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Responsible for solving tribological (lifing & durability) challenges in aero engines and other aerospace systems. Drive strategies to predict wear and associated fatigue life in components, as well as explore cutting-edge solutions to solve these challenges.Collaborate closely with the engineering team to design and test new materials and interfaces that can improve the performance and efficiency of aircraft engines and other aerospace systems.

Lead Scientist (Tribology & Mechanics) at GE Research, Apr 2017 - Apr 2023 · 6 yrs 1 mo, Bangaon Area, India, Lead the development and implementation of advanced materials and surface technology solutions for aerospace applications, with a focus on improving the performance and durability of aircraft components.

Technical Lead at Honeywell, Feb 2015 - Dec 2015 · 11 mos, Karnataka, India

Research Scientist (Materials Tribology) at GE Global Research, Apr 2014 - Feb 2015 · 11 mos, bangalore, India, Conduct research in tribology for energy and aerospace applications with a focus on developing new materials and surface treatments for high-temperature components.

Scientist (Materials Tribology) at GE Global Research, Apr 2012 - Mar 2014 · 2 yrs, Bangalore, India, Build a state-of-the art tribology lab for various gas turbine and aero engine applications. Analyze and interpret test data that helps in material selection for surface engineering applications.

Research Associate (Materials Research Lab) at GE Global Research, Apr 2006 - Mar 2012 · 6 yrs, Bangalore, India, Support and lead experimental efforts for the Tribology group to effectively conduct testing strategies

Education

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Additive Manufacturing - High Temperature Fretting-Fatigue, Indian Institute of Technology, Palakkad

M.Sc. (Engg.) by Research, Mechanical Engineering, Visvesvaraya Technological University