Karnatic Classical Music
Chintalapalli Somashekar
Bangalore
Summary
With over 24 years of experience in assessing, validating, and certifying automotive, gas turbine, and aircraft structural components for NPI and sustaining programs. Worked with industry leaders including Boeing, UTAS, General Electric, Cessna Aircrafts, and Airbus. Familiar with Part 23 and 25 FAA regulations and SAE procedures. Proficient in using commercial finite element software such as Nastran, Ansys, Abaqus, Elfini, Femap, Patran, Hypermesh, and LS-Dyna for stress and thermal analyses. Experienced in utilizing standard proprietary tools like ISAMI and BDMs. Textron Six Sigma Green Belt certified professional with strong technical, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
CAE Manager
Woodbridge Foam Private Limited
Bangalore
02.2022 - 02.2025
- Company Overview: Woodbridge is a global systems solution provider that specializes in fully integrated foam solutions. Woodbridge supports the requirements of various automotive and non-automotive programs — combining products to deliver complete systems, modules, parts, and materials.
- Managing the CAE & CFD team supporting CAE activities for all WB Design and Manufacturing centers across the Globe.
- This involves teams working on CAE activities related to Virtual Comfort and Seating such as Non-Linear & Elasto Plastic Analysis, Virtual Comfort, H-Point Predictions, Heat Transfer, Explicit Dynamics, etc., along with CFD activities such as Fluid Mixing, Particle Transfers, CHT, etc.
- CAE Tools – Abaqus, Hypermesh, Hyperview, Open Foam
- Supported more than 12 NPI Programs and 8 Sustaining programs in a year consistently for three years with 95% OTD and OTQ
OEC Manager
Axis Cades
09.2015 - 02.2022
- Company Overview: AXISCADES is one of India’s leading technology solutions provider, catering to the futuristic needs of Aerospace, Defense, Heavy Engineering, Automotive and Industrial Production sectors.
- Managed entire account of Airbus Helicopters Donauworth, Germany with a team size of 24 People both at offshore and onsite.
- Account consists of teams working on Stress, F & DT Analysis, Design, Quality Notifications, Concessions and Substantiation of After Market Repairs on Doors of Single Aisle and Long-Range Airbus Aircrafts.
- Non Conformities and Repair programs were supported with over 90% OTD and OTQ consistently for 4 years thru the engagement
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
Technical Manager
UTC Aerospace Systems
Bangalore
11.2014 - 09.2015
- Managed a team of 8 Engineers to work on Design & Quality Notifications (Concessions) supporting productions in US and Mexico on Aero Engine Inlet and Fan Cowl components of Nacelle.
Senior Technical Manager
Axis Cades
Bangalore
07.2013 - 11.2014
- Managing an Offshore & Onsite team of 12 engineers working on A350-1000 Fuselage structural analysis.
Technical Specialist, Stress Group
Cessna Aircraft Company, Textron India Private Limited
Bangalore
08.2006 - 07.2013
- Mentored and supported in an integrated team for pre and post certification requirements of airframe structures and this included
- Drawing Signature Authority for Stress Group
- Develop detailed finite element models of aircraft structures using Femap and Nastran.
- Complete ownership of Anti Icing tank installation on Corvallis Aircraft coordinating with multiple disciplines with aggressive timelines for supplementary type certification
- Coordination with the Design group for various change requests
- Substantiations for Major and Minor Engineering Changes (Class I and II ECRs)
- Repair Disposition Reports, Manufacturing Defect Reports and Quality Notifications
- Managed multiple high-priority projects simultaneously, consistently meeting deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
- Trained junior technicians on industry best practices and company-specific procedures, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
- Mentored fellow team members in advanced technical concepts, fostering a collaborative work environment where ideas were freely exchanged.
- Authored best practices documentation for use in new personnel onboarding processes.
Senior Stress Engineer
CADES Digitech
Bangalore
10.2005 - 08.2006
- Lead a team of three members to work on sizing of lug fittings on Boeing aircrafts at Hawker De Havilland, Boeing facility in Melbourne, Australia.
- Upon successful execution of the pilot project, 18 people were deployed at onsite at Melbourne for a period of three years for the program.
Clearance Analysis Engineer
GE, JFWTC
Bangalore
03.2004 - 10.2005
- Worked on Estimation of clearances between the Stator and the Rotor Components of Power System Gas Turbines. This involved 2D and 3D Finite Element Modeling of the Gas Turbines and estimate the deflections under Gravity, Thermal and Dynamic Loadings.
- Developed innovative solutions for complex engineering problems
- Increased team efficiency by mentoring junior engineers, sharing best practices and technical knowledge.
- Achieved cost reductions through efficient design modifications and materials selection.
Stress Engineer
Scandent Networks & DSQ Software Ltd
Bangalore
02.2000 - 03.2004
- Worked and lead teams for many Designs, Re-engineering and Structural analyses for components of Aircraft, Automobile and General Engineering for clients like Ingersoll-Rand, GTRE, Volvo India, John Deere and others.
Research Fellow
Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA)
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Responsible for Stress Analysis of Engine Test Structure and Power Amplifier Unit for LCA Multimode Radar. Also worked on a structural modification on HS 748 transport aircraft to fit in the LCA Radar for flight test data. These involved finite element modeling, preparation of detailed stress analysis reports extensive coordination between groups of DRDO and ADA.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
09.1997 - 12.1998
- Responsible for Production planning for sheet metal and machining activities for PSLV, GSLV structures. These involved coordination between groups and divisions of HAL, ISRO in Bangalore and VSSC in Trivandrum.
Education
MTech - Product Design and Manufacturing
VTU
Bangalore, India 07.2015 - 08.2017
Master of Science - Machine Design
Coventry University
Bangalore India 07.2004 - 08.2008
BE - Mechanical Engineering
MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology
Bangalore, India 06.1993 - 08.1997
Skills
Case management
Trainings Attended
- Green Belt Certification - Textron Six Sigma
- Visited Cessna Aircraft facility at Wichita, Kansas, US in 2007 and 2009
- Worked at Hawker De Havilland, Melbourne, Boeing Australia on an onsite assignment
- Visited Airbus Helicopters Donauworth Facility in Germany for Immersion Training in 2016
Visa Details
B1 Visa - Valid till 10/2033, Valid till 2030
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 02/22/76
Accomplishments
- Textron Six Sigma Green Belt certified
- Awarded Best Employee of the Year from Cessna India Stress group in the year 2010
- Received Textron India Excellence Award for the project Flight Into Known Icing Conditions (FIKI) Installation on Corvalis Aircraft in the year 2012
Additional Information
Trainings Attended
- Green Belt Certification - Textron Six Sigma
- Visited Cessna Aircraft facility at Wichita, Kansas, US in 2007 and 2009
- Worked at Hawker De Havilland, Melbourne, Boeing Australia on an onsite assignment
- Visited Airbus Helicopters Donauworth Facility in Germany for Immersion Training in 2016
Extracurricular Activities
§ Performed 500+ Karnatic classical and light music vocal concerts across India and internationally, showcasing expertise in complex ragas and captivating diverse audiences with traditional melodies
§ Orchestrated and directed music for Vachana Sahithya project, resulting in 20+ audio files uploaded to Karnataka State Government's Vachana Sahithya Web Portal.
§ Received awards - Sangeetha Swara Bhargava & Swadesha Sangeetha Rathna considered the most promising vocalist by peers and mentors in the industry
Interests
Performing Karnatic Classical Musician carrying forward legacy of a family of musicians with over 80
Continuing the legacy of family of musicians with rich history of over 800 years in Karnatic Classical Music
§ Performed 500+ Karnatic classical and light music vocal concerts across India and internationally, showcasing expertise in complex ragas and captivating diverse audiences with traditional melodies
§ Orchestrated and directed music for Vachana Sahithya project, resulting in 20+ audio files uploaded to Karnataka State Government's Vachana Sahithya Web Portal.
§ Received awards - Sangeetha Swara Bhargava & Swadesha Sangeetha Rathna considered the most promising vocalist by peers and mentors in the industry
Timeline
CAE Manager
Woodbridge Foam Private Limited
02.2022 - 02.2025
OEC Manager
Axis Cades
09.2015 - 02.2022
MTech - Product Design and Manufacturing
VTU
07.2015 - 08.2017
Technical Manager
UTC Aerospace Systems
11.2014 - 09.2015
Senior Technical Manager
Axis Cades
07.2013 - 11.2014
Technical Specialist, Stress Group
Cessna Aircraft Company, Textron India Private Limited
08.2006 - 07.2013
Senior Stress Engineer
CADES Digitech
10.2005 - 08.2006
Master of Science - Machine Design
Coventry University
07.2004 - 08.2008
Clearance Analysis Engineer
GE, JFWTC
03.2004 - 10.2005
Stress Engineer
Scandent Networks & DSQ Software Ltd
02.2000 - 03.2004
Research Fellow
Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA)
01.1999 - 01.2000
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
09.1997 - 12.1998
BE - Mechanical Engineering
MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology
06.1993 - 08.1997
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