Sreekanth Rao

About Sreekanth Rao

Master\'s in Product Design over 14 yrs of experience in Mechanical and Aerospace industry.

Experience

1. Sr Principal Engineer

   Collins Aerospace

   Jan 2019 — Present · Bangalore, IN

   Advanced diverse technology projects like Energy absorbing structures, Tailored hybrid over molding and micro chillers achieving significant reductions in cost(25%), weight (40%) and size (35%)Utilized the local ecosystem and collaborated with startups for developing cost effective innovative solutions including Prototype build and testing resulting in over 35% cost savings.Developed several mathematical models, recommended design guidelines and checklist reducing iterations by over 40% and turn backs by 25%.Led the development of a modular electro mechanical actuator for enhanced reliability targeting 30% size reduction, 40% wt reduction and over 25% cost savings.Holder of 22 patents and published papers in AIAA. As an innovation manager drove a 42% increase in invention disclosure filings and cultivated a sustained innovation via challenges and workshops.Led the effort to get NDA with eminent research organisations like NAL, ARAI, ICAT.Leading APAC Additive manufacturing Community of practice, Mechanical design discipline council.Seasoned instructor with multiple training sessions like Product design, DFMA, Additive manufacturing, Innovation etc imparting knowledge to the technical community.Delivered guest lecturers and tech talks at esteemed institutions like ASME, AIAA, AM chronicles, Aeronautical society of India, NIT etc.

Education

• Nanyang Technological University Singapore

  Master's degree, smart product design

  2004 — 2006

• B. M. S. College of Engineering

  Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

  1998 — 2002