Krishna Preetham Somasundaram
About Krishna Preetham Somasundaram
Krishna Preetham Somasundaram is a Senior Principal Engineer with extensive experience in fluid dynamics and thermal engineering. He has worked across various industries, including aerospace and healthcare, and currently leads design projects at TransDigm Group Inc.
Work at TransDigm
Krishna Preetham Somasundaram has been employed at TransDigm Group Inc. as a Senior Principal Engineer since 2019. In this role, he leads the design of advanced sensors and harness products tailored for the aerospace industry. His responsibilities include overseeing engineering projects and ensuring the integration of innovative technologies in product development.
Education and Expertise
Krishna Preetham Somasundaram earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Mechanical Engineering from P.S.N.A. College of Engineering and Technology, Dindigul, from 1997 to 2001. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Thermal Engineering from the College of Engineering, Guindy, from 2002 to 2004. He possesses specialized expertise in Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), along with a strong background in thermal analysis and heat transfer.
Professional Background
Krishna Preetham Somasundaram has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across multiple industries. He began his career as a Trainee Design Engineer at YORK INDIA LIMITED from 2005 to 2006, followed by a position as a Senior Engineer at Sanden Vikas India Pvt. Ltd. from 2006 to 2007. He then joined GE Healthcare as a Design Engineer - Flow Dynamics, where he worked from 2007 to 2012. After that, he served as a Principal Engineer at Collins Aerospace from 2012 to 2019 before joining TransDigm.
Certifications and Specializations
Krishna Preetham Somasundaram is certified as an Energy Manager, which indicates his specialization in energy efficiency and management. This certification complements his engineering expertise and enhances his contributions to projects focused on energy optimization within the industries he has worked in.
Industry Experience
Krishna Preetham Somasundaram has accumulated extensive experience working across various industries, including aerospace, healthcare, automobile, and HVAC. His multi-industry exposure has equipped him with a broad understanding of engineering principles and practices, allowing him to apply his skills effectively in diverse engineering environments.