Pugal Karuna
About Pugal Karuna
Pugal Karuna is an engineer at QuEST Global working for Rolls Royce plc in Bengaluru, India, with a background in aeronautical engineering and experience at DRDO's Gas Turbine Research Establishment.
Current Role at QuEST Global
Pugal Karuna is currently working as an Engineer at QuEST Global in the Bengaluru Area, India. In this role, he focuses exclusively on projects for Rolls Royce plc. Responsibilities include conducting 3D Tolerance stack-up Analysis, creating and managing Keep-in-zone for IPT NGV and Strut (Support Assembly), and performing 'Gaps assessment' of the Secondary Air system for UltraFan® and Trent 1000 –TEN Engines. He also contributes to the improvement of project quality and team technical abilities.
Previous Experience at DRDO
Pugal Karuna has previously worked at the Gas Turbine Research Establishment, DRDO, as a Methods Engineer from 2016 to 2018 in the Bengaluru Area, India. During his tenure, he was involved in various engineering methodologies specific to gas turbine research and development. This position provided him with significant experience and a solid foundation in the aeronautical engineering field.
Education and Academic Background
Pugal Karuna earned his Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Aeronautical Engineering from GKM College Of Engineering and Technology, completing his degree between 2012 and 2016. Prior to that, he attended Roever School of Excellence, where he studied Computer Science and achieved his +2 qualification in 2012. His foundational education took place at Dr.Navalar.Neduncheziyan Matriculation Higher Secondary School, where he was enrolled from 1999 to 2010.
Recognition and Contributions
Pugal Karuna has received appreciation from Rolls Royce customers for his technical suggestions, effective communications, cost-saving ideas, zero-error deliverables, and early project completions. He authored a 'Good Practice Guide' for new tasks, ensuring that processes are streamlined and efficient. As a Task Manager, he is responsible for delivering error-free work to customers and managing task assignments among engineers. Additionally, he serves as a peer and technical reviewer for design and geometry-related tasks.
Key Engineering Projects
In his various roles, Pugal Karuna has executed multiple smaller tasks in support of designing turbine components. Key projects include Virtual Build, Keep-out-zone, Interface, and Weights Management. These tasks have contributed significantly to the design and optimization of gas turbine systems, underlining his expertise and technical proficiency in the field of aeronautical engineering.