Drone logistics
Vinay Kumar Reddy Yarram
Chief Flight Test Pilot
Bengaluru
Summary
Accomplished Chief Test Pilot and Co-Founder with a proven track record at General Aeronautics Pvt Ltd., enhancing team efficiency by 50% and spearheading operational excellence in drone technology. Expert in Flight Controller tuning and adept at fostering team development, I have significantly contributed to product validation and business growth through strategic leadership and innovative practices.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Chief Test Pilot
General Aeronautics Pvt Ltd.
03.2018 - Current
- Responsibilities:
- Built a very strong testing team to validate the products.
- Developed Training manuals for team members.
- Developed Product manuals and operational SOPs.
- Established flight testing process and improved the team's efficiency by 50%.
- Developed flight log manager to ensure data management and data security.
- Developed several product validation strategies.
- Played crucial role in product compliance and customer engagements.
Co-Founder
Samiksha Aerospace Pvt. Ltd.
05.2017 - 03.2018
- Aligned organizational objectives with company mission to increase business growth and integrate work strategies.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Handled 10 projects simultaneously and delivered within project timelines.
- Improved operational efficiencies to reduce costs and improve productivity.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Established team of motivated and highly skilled employees to help run business.
Education
Bachelors of Engineering - Aeronautical Engineering
Acharya Institute of Technology
Bengaluru 08.2012 - 06.2016
Skills
Drone Piloting
ArduCopter
Mission Planner
DJI
Flight Controller tuning
Flight data analysis
Team development
Fixed wing / Multirotor / Hybrid
Effective communication
Critical thinking and problem solving
PX4
Aerial photogrammetry
Accomplishments
Twice recognized as the best employee in 2021 and 2019 at General Aeronautics.
Participated and Won in Digital battle conducted by Computer Society of India in 2018.
Winner of Boeing National Aeromodelling competition - South Zone in 2016.
Interests
Urban mobility
Timeline
Chief Test Pilot
General Aeronautics Pvt Ltd.
03.2018 - Current
Co-Founder
Samiksha Aerospace Pvt. Ltd.
05.2017 - 03.2018
Bachelors of Engineering - Aeronautical Engineering
Acharya Institute of Technology
08.2012 - 06.2016
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