Vinod K Vijayan

About Vinod K Vijayan

Currently leading the electronic operations, data analytics and e-enablement programs aimed to optimize value realization of Next Gen Airbus and Boeing aircraft, a key digital transformation initiative for Air India on its exciting journey of rediscovery as one of the biggest and oldest airlines in the world. My 19+ years of learning and applying aviation engineering skills along with my passion for elevating aviation experiences has helped me in conceiving, designing and delivering multiple software solutions and innovative digital products for the aviation business, especially in the Airline Engineering and Maintenance domain. In my previous roles, I have successfully developed, managed, and marketed multiple digital products and solutions for various aviation product lines, as well as performed multiple roles like product manager, domain consultant, product implementation manager etc. for leading aviation MRO IT software solutions. I have good knowledge and hands on experience in aviation maintenance and engineering standards, processes, and practices, as well as agile methodologies and scrum. I consider myself to be skilled in people relations, collaborating with cross-functional teams, comfortable with presenting ideas to diverse audiences, providing thought leadership, and solving complex problems. My mission is to leverage my skills and experience to drive excellence and innovation in the aviation industry.Specialties: Aircraft Tech & Data, Product Management, Agile Methodologies and Scrum, Data Analytics, Process Improvement, Thought Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Problem-Solving, Communication, Stakeholder Management, Engineering and MRO Domain, Aircraft Maintenance

Experience

1. Senior Domain Consultant Engineering & Operations Technology Digital & Technology

   Air India Limited

   Mar 2023 — Present · Kochi, IN

   Active contributor in the rediscovery and transformational journey of Air India, one of the biggest and oldest Airline in the world, by redefining excellence in operations, safety, and passenger experiences • Leverage aircraft data to generate valuable insights to optimize flight operations, reduce maintenance cost, enhance safety, reduce pilot fatigue, and improve passenger comfort.• Implement and manage data streams like tail centric performance monitoring (engine performance, SFC monitoring, airframe degradation / ageing), health monitoring (aircraft systems, engine, LRUs), and preventive maintenance.• Act as “Data” & “Insights” consultant to the Aircraft Engineering & MRO, Flight Operations, Customer Experience and Flight Safety• Domain consultant support for Aircraft fleet upgrade, remote connectivity and e-operations of new generation aircraft fleet (A320 NEO, B737max, B787, A350, Explore, upkeep and implement latest technology trends relevant to airline business, and drive innovation with the state-of-the-art digital team at Air India

Education

• HARI SRI VIDYA NIDHI SCHOOL - India

  Plus Two, Science Group - Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Economics

  1993 — 1999

• Government Engineering College, Thrissur

  B Tech, Electronics and Communication Engineering

  1999 — 2003

• Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies

  Corporate Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (CPGDBA), Operations Management

  2011 — 2013

Skills

• Advanced Planning and Optimization
• Team Management
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Planning
• Aviation Domain Expertise
• Operations Management
• Process Improvement
• Six Sigma
• Planning
• Aviation
• New Product Ideas
• Business Analysis
• Product Innovation
• Consulting
• Aviation Industry
• Software Development
• Quality Assurance
• Aircraft Maintenance
• Quality Management
• Airworthiness
• Management
• Aviation Operations
• Analysis
• Aircraft
• Inspection
• Erp
• Business Process Improvement
• Maintenance Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Outsourcing
• Planned Preventative Maintenance
• Aviation Maintenance
• Requirements Analysis
• Civil Aviation
• Avionics
• Business Process
• Project Planning
• Mro
• Software Documentation