Sunil Kumar
About Sunil Kumar
Sunil Kumar is a Technical Lead at QuEST Global in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, with extensive experience in gas turbine engines and defense aircraft operations.
Technical Lead at QuEST Global
Sunil Kumar is currently employed at QuEST Global in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, in the position of Technical Lead. Prior to this role, he served as a Lead Engineer at QuEST Global for two separate periods, from 2017 to 2019 and from 2015 to 2017. While at QuEST Global, his responsibilities have included providing aftermarket services support to Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) organizations, specifically for Rolls-Royce Engines, including models such as Trent XWB, 1000, -TEN, 900, 800, and 500.
Education and Advanced Degrees
Sunil Kumar holds multiple advanced degrees and diplomas in various fields of engineering and management. He earned a Master of Technology (MTech) in Manufacturing Technology from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, completed between 2018 and 2020. He also achieved a postgraduate degree in Operation Management from Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune, in the year 2014. Additionally, he holds two bachelor's degrees: one in Aeronautics (Mechanical) with a focus on Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology from Cochin University of Science and Technology, and the other in Mechanical Engineering from the Institution of Engineers of India (IEI), Kolkata, both obtained between 2000 and 2004. Lastly, he holds a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Government Polytechnic Dehradun, earned between 1994 and 1997.
Background in Indian Navy
Sunil Kumar has an extensive military background, having served in the Indian Navy for 15 years from 1999 to 2014. During his tenure in the Indian Navy, he held the position of Technical Operations Manager. His role included the operations and maintenance of defense aircraft and gas turbine engines, components, and systems, giving him in-depth experience and a strong technical foundation in these areas.
Specialized Expertise in Gas Turbine Engines
Sunil Kumar possesses specialized expertise in the field of gas turbine engines, particularly in the areas of defect analysis, root cause analysis, and performance testing. His extensive experience includes working with various gas turbine engine models, focusing on operations, maintenance, and the provision of aftermarket services support to MRO organizations. This includes his work with Rolls-Royce Engines, covering models such as Trent XWB, 1000, -TEN, 900, 800, and 500.
Professional Skills and Team Management
Throughout his career, Sunil Kumar has demonstrated strong professional skills, particularly in independent work and team management. His background in the Indian Navy, coupled with his extensive experience at QuEST Global, underscores his ability to manage teams with minimal supervision and lead technical projects effectively. His roles have consistently required a high degree of technical knowledge and a proven ability to deliver results in complex operational environments.