Niraj Patel
About Niraj Patel
Niraj Patel is a Simulation Engineer at QuEST Global in Greenville, South Carolina, with 15 years of experience in Heavy Duty Gas Turbine controls and modeling.
Current Position at QuEST Global
Niraj Patel is currently serving as a Simulation Engineer at QuEST Global, based in Greenville, South Carolina, United States. Since January 2020, Niraj has been configuring physics-based simulation models to validate control software. His role involves extensive work with simulation models, ensuring their accuracy and reliability in various engineering projects.
Previous Experience at GE Energy
Prior to his current role, Niraj Patel worked for GE Energy for 15 years. From 2006 to 2020, he held the position of Gas Turbine Controls Engineer, where he specialized in Heavy Duty Gas Turbine controls, control hardware, and Gas Turbine modeling and simulation. Before that, he spent a year as a Simulation Engineer at GE Energy, from 2005 to 2006.
Educational Background
Niraj Patel earned his Bachelor's degree in Information Technology from the Rochester Institute of Technology. He studied Network Administration and Wireless Networking from 2001 to 2005. This educational foundation equipped him with the essential technical skills that have underpinned his professional career in engineering.
Expertise in Gas Turbine Controls
With a specialization in Heavy Duty Gas Turbine controls, Niraj Patel has amassed extensive knowledge and experience in this field. Over his 15-year tenure at GE Energy, Niraj became proficient in control hardware and Gas Turbine modeling and simulation. His expertise in configuring simulation models for control software validation is particularly noteworthy, as it plays a crucial role in the performance and safety of Gas Turbine operations.
Simulation Model Configuration
In his current role at QuEST Global, Niraj Patel focuses on configuring physics-based simulation models to validate control software. This involves creating accurate and reliable models that simulate real-world conditions, enabling engineers to test and refine control strategies before they are implemented in actual systems. His work is vital in ensuring the efficacy and safety of engineering projects.