Uma is the Chief Consulting Engineer for the 1000+ members at GE Aerospace Engineering India Center at Bangalore. The team is involved in the design and development of Next Generation Aircraft Propulsion Systems, support of aircraft engine fleet, and development of customized digital and engineering software. Uma has over 33 years of experience in setting up and leading large organizations in the Engineering, Research & Development sector. He joined GE Aviation in 2001 and since then has held many leadership positions in Aviation Engineering. He was instrumental in setting up and leading a 200+ members world-class Advanced Technology team at Bangalore for GE Aerospace. Uma played a key role in technology development, design and development of 7 new aircraft engine programs covering full lifecycle engineering from conceptual design to certification. Uma holds three Master’s degrees - M.E (Mechanical Engineering), MBA from Toulouse Business School- France, and a Master’s in Aerospace Law from NALSAR University. He is a certified LEAN Six Sigma Black belt. He was a keynote/guest speaker in 350+ national & international conferences. Uma holds 5 patents and several professional affiliations.