Quaid Joher Agarwala
Bengaluru
Summary
Highly accomplished and strategic technical leader at GE Aerospace with over two decades of experience in turbo machinery and aero-geometry tool development. Proven expertise in managing the complete lifecycle of complex engineering tools, from initial development (CFD Model) to large-scale system integration (Design System Integration). Exceptional at defining technology roadmaps, engaging diverse stakeholders across global business units, and leading high-performing teams to drive innovation and efficiency. Successfully initiated and managed a strategic AI integration initiative, achieving a 75% reduction in design cycle time while mentoring over 20 developers and engineers, significantly enhancing product quality and competitiveness across the aviation, power, oil and gas, and wind industries.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Staff Engineer
GE Aerospace
01.2020 - Current
- As a technical leader and product owner, I defined the strategy and roadmap for a suite of aero geometry tools and integrated design systems (DSI), including Turbine, Nacelle, Wind, and Centrifugal Compressor DSIs. I connected with stakeholders across multiple business units and engineering disciplines to consolidate tools, standardize processes, and enable multi-disciplinary optimization. I personally mentored a global team of 20+ developers in NX, Ufunc, C, and C++ to build these systems, and drove a strategic initiative to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) to reduce design cycle time by 75%. My leadership directly supported the design of turbomachinery blades and nacelles for the Aviation, Power, Oil & Gas, and Wind businesses.
Staff Engineer
GE Aerospace
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Spearheaded consolidation and system integration of aero geometry tools as a technical leader, driving enhanced competitiveness and significantly reduced design cycles across multiple business units. Initiated and led the Turbine Design System Integration (DSI), seamlessly connecting aerodynamic, mechanical, and thermal tools for cohesive workflows. Defined and executed similar integration strategies for Nacelle, Wind Blade, and Centrifugal Compressor design systems. Owned the delivery of these complex integrations, managing a cross-functional team of 15 engineers to develop robust tool interoperability and support fast, efficient design processes for Aviation, Power, Oil & Gas, and Wind sectors.
Advance Lead Engineer
GE Aerospace
01.2010 - 01.2015
- As a Technical Leader, I held comprehensive ownership of all critical aero geometry tools, overseeing their full lifecycle from creation to reverse engineering. I proactively engaged with diverse stakeholders to define strategic development roadmaps for these tools. I mentored a team of 10 developers, guiding their efforts in leveraging NX, Ufunc, C, and C++ to build robust solutions that directly supported the design of turbomachinery blades across the Aviation, Power, Oil & Gas, and Wind industries, significantly impacting product development capabilities.
Lead Engineer
GE Aerospace
01.2005 - 01.2010
- As Project Leader for MBgrid (Multi-Block Grid), I spearheaded its strategic evolution. Collaborated extensively with stakeholders to define and implement a plan that expanded MBgrid's utility to include LPT with generic cavity geometries. Additionally, I drove the development of a modular gridding framework and advanced 360-degree gridding capabilities for diverse airfoil configurations, consistently ensuring on-time delivery of all project deliverables.
Engineer
GE Aerospace
11.2000 - 01.2005
- Owned and developed the CFDModel code to automate 6-sided domain creation for turbomachinery airfoils, incorporating logic to identify airfoil types and generate solver-ready grids aligned with design best practices. Enhanced the tool to support advanced features such as compressor bleeds, LPT shrouds, and fillets, and streamlined integration with Siemens Unigraphics (NX) using Ufunc, C, and C++.
Education
Bachelors of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
IIT
01-2000
Skills
- Aero Geometry Tool Development
- NX, NXOpen (C, C) Engineering
- CAD/CAE Automation & Workflow Optimization
- Cross-Industry Engineering Solutions
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- High-Performance Software Design
- Engineering Leadership & Mentorship
- Agile & Lean Product Development
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- User Requirement Analysis
- Technical Training & Knowledge Sharing
- Strong problem-solving skills
Timeline
Senior Staff Engineer
GE Aerospace
01.2020 - Current
Staff Engineer
GE Aerospace
01.2015 - 01.2020
Advance Lead Engineer
GE Aerospace
01.2010 - 01.2015
Lead Engineer
GE Aerospace
01.2005 - 01.2010
Engineer
GE Aerospace
11.2000 - 01.2005
Bachelors of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
IIT
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