Sridhar L

Experienced Engineering and Aerospace Industry Professional with 25+ years of experience across engineering, manufacturing, global program management, and business operations. Combines robust U.S. aerospace industry experience from Pratt & Whitney and General Electric with advanced capabilities in aero-engine structures, repair lifecycle management, and compliance-driven engineering execution. Demonstrated P&L leadership with impeccable record of managing global, cross-border teams and delivering complex engineering programs valued at up to $50M.

Strong background in strategic account management, long-term commercial agreements, revenue growth, and operational efficiency improvement within aerospace manufacturing environments. Diligent in leading digital transformation and process excellence initiatives, including RPA and AR/VR-enabled engineering applications, enhancing capacity, quality, and cost performance. Recognized for driving measurable improvements in turnaround time, operational readiness, and customer satisfaction through cross-functional leadership and structured delivery governance.

Vice President at Skyroot Aerospace (2025-10 – Present)

Spearhead and manage strategic customer accounts within space systems manufacturing, driving business growth, operational excellence, and long-term partnerships. Oversee program management and end-to-end product lifecycle processes, coordinating cross-functional teams across RFQ, sourcing & materials, prototyping, testing, assembly, and quality assurance. Take part in account performance, including end-to-end Profit & Loss (P&L) management and margin optimization.

Involve in entire engineering design lifecycle, from requirements definition and feasibility assessment through development, validation, and implementation.

• Achieved record-time delivery of C-satellite systems and solar panel substrates, exceeding customer timeline expectations

Head of Program Management at Raghu Vamsi Aerospace (2024-11 – 2025-10)

Steered and managed crucial customer accounts to accomplish total customer satisfaction, business objectives and operational efficiencies. Led implementation of Focus 9 ERP solutions across the organization, ensuring seamless integration and process alignment.

• Successfully negotiated and executed three-year pricing agreement with Collins Aerospace (Landing Gear Systems) following achievement of On-Time Delivery (OTD) and quality performance targets
• Secured Lab Control at Source (LCS) certification with Pratt & Whitney, reinforcing compliance and strengthening customer confidence
• Led coordination and finalization of Long-Term Agreement (LTA) with ITP Aero for sheet metal manufacturing programs

Director - Program Management at Cyient DLM (2023-12 – 2024-11)

Director - Operations and Customer Support at SenSen Networks (2020-12 – 2022-08)

Proactively resolved internal and external customer issues, ensuring high service quality and stakeholder satisfaction. Led AI & ML operations, overseeing customer support, data analysis, solution scaling, and continuous process improvement initiatives. Developed and delivered AI-driven smart city and retail solutions, leveraging advanced machine learning techniques to enhance operational efficiency and data-driven decision-making.

General Manager - Business Development at MTAR Technologies (2020-06 – 2020-12)

Defined and drove annual sales targets exceeding USD 50M, expanding order book strength, customer base, market share, and overall profitability. Conducted in-depth market and competitive analysis to identify new business opportunities, shape customer-specific strategies, and proactively brief internal stakeholders on emerging competitive risks. Provided strategic leadership by facilitating long-term strategy development, building organizational foresight, and strengthening conceptual and growth capabilities.

Mentored and motivated cross-functional teams to enhance performance, while managing and expanding key regional accounts. Designed and implemented organizational portfolio management framework to support new business partnerships and sustainable growth.

Assistant General Manager at Cyient Ltd (2012-07 – 2019-09)

• Handled global team of 20+ professionals across Singapore, the US, Japan, and India, driving repair engineering structures and digital innovation initiatives (Aug 2017 - Aug 2019 as Head - Repair Development Engineering Structures)
• Directed revenue forecasting and performance tracking mechanisms, optimized commercial processes, and identified opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and profitability (Aug 2016 - Aug 2017 as Business Development Manager - Bombardier Project)
• Managed and mentored team of 100+ professionals, developing and executing comprehensive sales and marketing strategies to drive sustainable growth (Jul 2012 - Aug 2016 as Head of Operations - GKN Aerospace Project)
• Overseen full P&L accountability, improved volume performance, and ensured target achievement while optimizing project management, technical solutions, innovation, and configuration management functions

Technical Lead at GE Oil & Gas (2011-05 – 2012-05)

Senior Structures/ Repair Dev Engineer at Pratt & Whitney (2002-10 – 2011-05)

Mechanical Systems Engineer at Adecco Technical (GE Power Systems) (2000-01 – 2002-09)

Post Graduate Program in Business Analytics – Great Lakes Institute of Management (2020)

Master of Business Administration in Business Administration (M.B.A) – Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (2009)

Master of Science in Management, Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship – Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (2008)

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering – Tennessee Tech University (2000)

Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering – Jawahar Lal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) (1997)