PRASANNA CHITOOR MUPPALA
Aerospace Engineer
Bangalore
Summary
Highly motivated Aerospace Engineer with 31 years of military service, specializing in Navy utility and anti-submarine warfare helicopters. Expertise in aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) and aeronautical quality assurance, complemented by strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Energetic and goal-oriented team builder adept at navigating high-stress situations to achieve results within tight deadlines and budgetary constraints. A keen innovator and solution provider, proficient in leveraging new technologies and methodologies to enhance operational efficiency of the organisation.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
8
8
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Senior Consultant
X-Infiniti Aerospace Pvt Ltd
07.2025 - Current
- Provided expert advise and steered the ongoing project towards development of Emergency Flotation Gear for Navy Utility Helicopter.
- Prioritized project tasks depending upon key milestones and deadlines.
- Collaborated with multiple agencies such as Naval Headquarters, HQ Naval Aviation, HAL, NLC, Naval Aircraft Yard, Store Depot to progress the ongoing project.
- Instrumental in diagnosing complex issues and coming up with appropriate solutions.
Vice President, Strategic Business
Sika Aerospace and Defense
12.2023 - 07.2025
- Lead a team and spearheaded several Business Development activities.
- Was Instrumental in developing partnerships with several government and private sector organisations.
- Represented the company at the 5th MRO Summit held at New Delhi between 27-29 Feb 2024. Moderated a session on NEW TRENDS IN HELICOPTER MRO at the summit.
- Streamlined procedures and activities towards Business Development.
Captain
Indian Navy
11.1991 - 12.2022
- Expert on Navy Utility helicopters and Anti Submarine Warfare helicopters.
- Whilst at HQ Naval Aviation, managed a fleet of Navy Utility Helicopters deployed worldwide, both on ashore and afloat units.
- Gained sufficient experience and expertise on helicopter operations from small deck and aircraft carrier.
- Duties of technical head of Naval Air Station and Navy Anti-Submarine Warfare Squadron and flight. Ensured highest standard of operational readiness.
- Expert on rotary wing / fixed wing aircraft MRO. Was awarded Chief of Naval Staff commendation during this tenure.
- Conceptualised and established, first of its kind AI/ML based DATA ANALYTICS CENTRE for Boeing P8i (737-800/900NG) to enable predictive maintenance. The same was displayed to Prime Minister during Defexpo 2022.
- Proactively pursued several obsolescence mitigation projects. Was instrumental in the development of microprocessor based engine starting system for Artouste IIIB engines which are installed on Chetak Helicopters.
- Introduced several new concepts / technologies in the Indian Navy such as MEMS based sensors, Augmented Reality for aircraft maintenance etc.
- Expert on Aeronautical Quality Assurance. Provided Quality Assurance coverage to a wide variety of fixed and rotary wing military aircraft including Isreali UAV's and American MQ-9 Reapers.
- Carried out instructional duties to military personnel from Indian and friendly neighboring countries. Subjects such as Aerodynamics, Aircraft propulsion, Helicopter theory etc were taught by me.
- Carried out duties of Chief Marine Engineer of several Naval Warships.
Education
Quality Assurance Course (Aerospace) -
CTI, Air Force Station, Jalahalli - Bangalore
ME(Aerospace) -
Indian Institute of Science - Bangalore
Air Engineering Specialisation -
Naval Institute of Aeronautical Technology - Kochi, Kerala
Marine Engineering Specialisation Course -
Centre for Marine Engineering Technology - Lonavla, MH
BTech, Mechanical -
Naval College of Engg, INS Shivaji, Lonavla
Skills
- Specialist on Naval Utility and Anti Submarine Warfare helicopters and Aero engines
- Consultant on Aerospace and Defense
- Business Development
- Data Analytics
- Aircraft MRO specialist
- Expert on Aeronautical Quality Assurance
- Project Management
- Obsolescence Management
- Innovation
- Instructor on Aviation subjects
Certification
Lean concepts and process excellence framework
Awards
Recipient of Chief of Naval Staff Commendation for superlative performance whilst carrying out MRO duties at Naval Aircraft Yard, Kochi.
Hobbies and interests
- Shooter - Air pistols and Air guns
- Travel
- Sports
- Fitness
Languages
6,C2,5,C1,6,C2,6,C2
Personal Attributes
- Effective team player / leader
- Goal / result oriented
- Highly reliable
- Focused and hard working
- Efficient manager of resources
- Thorough professional
- Innovator
- Solution provider / problem solver
- Proactive
- Effective communication both written and Oral.
- Quick decision making
- High Emotional Quotient.
Paper Presentations
- Moderated a session on NEW TRENDS IN HELICOPTER MRO at the 5th MRO South Asia summit 2024, at New Delhi between 27 - 29 Feb 24.
- Moderated a session on Civil - Defense cooperation in aircraft MRO at the Aerospace and Defense, MRO Karnataka summit held in Bangalore between 21-22 Sep 2023.
- Presented a paper on AVENUES FOR CIVIL MILITARY PARTNERSHIP IN HELICOPTER MAINTENANCE at the 4th Aerospace and Defense, MRO South Asia Summit at New Delhi on 01 Mar 2023.
- Presented a paper on AI / ML BASED DATA ANALYTICS FOR BOEING P8I at an international seminar on "SUSTENANCE OF MARITIME RECONNAISSANCE AIRCRAFT FLEET THROUGH SELF RELIANCE" on 11 Mar 22 at INS Rajali, Arakkonam.
- Presented a paper during the 25th Annual Quality Assurance Conference at Kochi on 07 Nov 2019. Was adjudged the best innovator for coordinating numerous obsolescence mitigation projects.
- Periodically presented papers during Aircraft Indigenisation and Production Review conferences in the Indian Navy.
Timeline
Senior Consultant
X-Infiniti Aerospace Pvt Ltd
07.2025 - Current
Vice President, Strategic Business
Sika Aerospace and Defense
12.2023 - 07.2025
Captain
Indian Navy
11.1991 - 12.2022
ME(Aerospace) -
Indian Institute of Science - Bangalore
Air Engineering Specialisation -
Naval Institute of Aeronautical Technology - Kochi, Kerala
Marine Engineering Specialisation Course -
Centre for Marine Engineering Technology - Lonavla, MH
BTech, Mechanical -
Naval College of Engg, INS Shivaji, Lonavla
Quality Assurance Course (Aerospace) -
CTI, Air Force Station, Jalahalli - Bangalore
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