SRAVAN KUMAR KATTEBOINA
Hyderabad
Summary
Dynamic engineering leader with extensive expertise in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and rolling stock aerodynamics at ALSTOM Transport India Ltd. Proven track record in driving project success through effective team management and innovative process improvements, enhancing thermal performance and aerodynamic efficiency across multiple high-impact projects.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Transverse disciplines Domain Lead
ALSTOM transport India ltd
HYDERABAD
10.2024 - Current
- Domain Manager for a team of 25 engineering experts, focusing with a focus on focus on achieving professional and technical growth.
- Ensured Aero & Thermal performance targets were met across all projects through effective team collaboration.
- Active member of the Aerodynamics core group, representing India, working with global experts to resolve technical challenges and initiate R&D topics.
- Conducted periodic reviews and developed targeted career plans to enhance team skills and professional growth.
- Facilitated adherence to internal processes, achieving Quality, Cost, and Delivery targets.
- Responded to customer queries to provide accurate information and assistance. and strengthened ALSTOM's position by conveying successful solutions.
- Documented all relevant Return of Experience (ROE) from multiple projects and applied it for future reference.
Aero & Thermal EDU Manager
ALSTOM transport India ltd
BENGALURU
04.2022 - 10.2024
- Experienced in Aerodynamics and Thermal attributes of rolling stock, including passenger thermal comfort, running resistance, aerodynamic pressure loads, electrical Equipment ventilation and passenger pressure comfort.
- Served as Technical Referent for ALSTOM India, mentoring team to execute urban and suburban train projects from concept to validation.
- Developed Engineering instructions and best practices to predict aero and thermal performance using CFD.
- Developed analytical tools using DOE-based approach to estimate train running resistance performance, enhancing design accuracy.
- Developed metro train diagonal duct solution, implemented in six ongoing projects, improving aerodynamic efficiency.
- Skilled in conducting climatic chamber tests, wind tunnel tests, and HVAC and duct mockups.
Aerodynamics Lead
ALSTOM transport India ltd
BENGALURU
10.2018 - 04.2022
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
Thermal & structural calculation Engineer
ALSTOM transport India ltd
09.2016 - 09.2018
- Managed thermal management of train electrical and electronic components with Flowtherm, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Developed in-house methodology for estimating thermal insulation factor (K-factor) of train carbody, enhancing design accuracy and efficiency.
- Performed FEA simulations to design and validate structural integrity of carbody and internal mechanical and electrical fittings, contributing to safety and compliance.
- Skilled in performing static and fatigue linear FEA simulations, as well as modal analysis.
Aerothermal analysis engineer
TVS Motors company ltd
Hosur
08.2012 - 08.2016
- Responsible for developing Aerodynamics CFD simulation setups that correlate with wind tunnel results and optimizing the design to improve aerodynamic performance.
- Assessed motorbikes' aerodynamics and thermal performance using testing and computational analysis to suggest appropriate design modifications to designers and functional engineers.
- Experienced in developing aerothermal CFD simulation setups that closely mimic on-road conditions in order to accurately predict motorbike thermal performance under various conditions.
- Verified vehicle aerodynamic force and moment coefficients through wind tunnel measurements, ensuring accurate performance assessments.
- Conducted on-road vehicle temperature mapping experiments and developed in-house testing cycle to accurately simulate real-world driving conditions.
- Proficient in utilizing temperature and pressure sensors and experienced with various instruments such as thermal image IR cameras, data loggers, thermocouples, pitot tubes, and vehicle dynamometers.
- Simulated multiphase CFD models for predicting vehicle mud splash patterns, enhancing understanding of soiling effects.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras)
Chennai, India01-2012
Master of Technology - Product design
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras)
Chennai, IndiaSkills
- Computation Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
- Rolling stock Aero & thermodynamics Expertise
- Tools (Star CCM, Hypermesh, PowerFLOW, Flowtherm)
- Rail Vehicle Aerodynamics
- Wind tunnel and climate chamber testing Expertise
- Quality Assurance
- Project coordination
- Team management
- Team leadership
- Aerodynamic performance optimization
Accomplishments
- Filed three (3) patents (in process) related to HVAC and air flow ducting systems.
- Won twice Bronze and once silver Medal in a global innovation competition held across ALSTOM over the years (2021, 2024, 2025) for developing innovative solutions in solving the technical problems
- Built a robust Aero and thermal expertise team, increasing its size from 3 engineers to a team of 15 engineers.
- Received Subject Matter Expert recognition in 2022 for significant contributions in the field of Aerodynamics.
- Received Gold Medal recognition at a reward ceremony held in ALSTOM India for developing a robust thermal comfort solution for a metro rail project.
- Led a complex commuter train project and developed solutions that resolved performance issues related to comfort and equipment integration (diesel power pack), resulting in nearly 2 million euros in savings.
- Successfully designed and established a complete R&D Thermal lab, which included blower & duct sizing, sensors, fixtures, that was instrumental in measuring thermal performance of two-wheelers.
- Designed and commissioned a wind tunnel experimental setup (fixture, dummies, etc.) for full scale two-wheelers that was used to perform aerodynamics force, pressure, and flow visualization measurements.
- Played a key role in the design and development of a high-end motorsport bike.
Timeline
Transverse disciplines Domain Lead
ALSTOM transport India ltd
10.2024 - Current
Aero & Thermal EDU Manager
ALSTOM transport India ltd
04.2022 - 10.2024
Aerodynamics Lead
ALSTOM transport India ltd
10.2018 - 04.2022
Thermal & structural calculation Engineer
ALSTOM transport India ltd
09.2016 - 09.2018
Aerothermal analysis engineer
TVS Motors company ltd
08.2012 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras)
Master of Technology - Product design
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras)