Experience

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  TATA Advanced Systems Limited

  • Greater Boston

  • Head Strategic Accounts - Americas

    • Jun 2020 - Present
    • Greater Boston

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  Middle East and South East Asia

  • Greater Boston

  • Senior Consultant

    • May 2020 - Present
    • Greater Boston

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  GE Aviation

  • United States
  • Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Industrial Cooperation Director for Middle East, and Asia.

    • Apr 2005 - May 2020

    Led commercial and military sales, marketing, sourcing and business development activities that differentiated GE product offerings from the competition. Developed and implemented $1.5B+ in technology transfer, local manufacturing, repair, and maintenance projects, while managing $100M+ budget.SAUDI ARABIA • Grew Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul shop with full inspection and test capabilities for F110 Turbofan and T700 Turboshaft engines • Developed Investment business case of $350M+ creating capacity to service all GE-powered Saudi Air Force fleet INDIA • Launched several greenfield projects to develop aeroengine manufacturing capabilities• Established Centers of Excellence for Aero-engine configurations and structural components.• Oversaw $200M+ investment generating $75M+ in annual aviation exports TAIWAN • Expanded local industry repair/maintenance capabilities for T700 Turboshaft engines • Grew several new suppliers, increasing aeroengine industry footprint by $50M+ in annual exports• Supported development and certification of new test facility at ROC Army depotKOREA• Introduced new commercial aeroengine production program, increasing annual exports by $30M+

  • Director, Marketing & Business Development

    • Jan 2004 - Dec 2006

    Established revenue-sharing partnerships and market growth opportunities through new applications for medium turbofan engines, increasing projected engine sales by $2B+. PROGRAMS INCLUDED:• IN20 and INS6 Engines Development program for India Tejas Mark I and Mark II aircrafts ($350M)• F404-102 Engine for Korea’s T50 Aircraft ($40M)• F414G Growth Engine for Saab Gripen G ($20M)

  • Six Sigma Blackbelt – Turkey & UAE

    • Jan 2002 - Dec 2004

    Completed 100+ Greenbelt certification projects, resulting in $50M+ in customer savings through increased cost avoidance, reduced overhaul turnaround time, and improved fleet readiness.PROVIDED GREEN BELT TRAINING TO:• Turkish Air Force, Land Force and Tusas Engine Industries, Inc (TEI) • UAE Air Force and Emirates Airline

  • Manager, Turboshaft Marketing & Sales – Europe, Middle East & Asia

    • Jan 1998 - Dec 2001

    Drove proposal strategy for several winning campaigns for helicopter competitions, securing $500M+ in sales for T700 family of engines powering Apache, Blackhawk & SuperCobra.

  • Manager, Aero-Engine Production Performance

    • Jan 1996 - Dec 1997

    Led Turboshaft and Turboprop production team to ensure operational efficiency and effective resource allocation while maintaining manufacturing and testing standards.

  • Lead Engineer, Advance Integrated Propulsion Systems

    • Jan 1990 - Dec 1996

    Led performance team from early design and development to a winning proposal for a rear drive powerpack prototype for the M1A1 Abrams tank program.

  • Engineer, Aeroengine Technology Development

    • Jan 1984 - Dec 1989

    Led performance team to develop and test aeroengines for the US Army’s new technology demonstrator program.

  • Engineer, Aero-Engine Performance

    • Jan 1979 - Dec 1983

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  BROWN DALTAS AND ASSOCIATES

  • Greater Boston

  • Engineer, Power Plant & Cooling Systems – Saudi Arabia

    • Mar 1977 - Feb 1979
    • Greater Boston

    Designed power plant to provide heating and cooling to 65,000 Saudi troops in King Khalid Military City.