Krishna Arkalgud

Krishna Arkalgud serves as the Vice President of Engineering at Bal Seal Engineering since November 2022, overseeing various engineering functions including R&D and manufacturing across all product lines. Prior to this role, Krishna was the Vice President of Global Engineering at Fluidmaster, Inc. from October 2013 to December 2022, where responsibilities included leading technology innovations, product strategy, and regulatory compliance. Krishna's engineering leadership at Fluidmaster resulted in the successful launch of a patented plumbing sealing system and a dual outlet valve design. Previous positions include Engineering Manager at Rain Bird Corporation, where achievements included the development of a patented sprinkler system and significant improvements in product launch efficiencies, and Senior Project Leader at Hutchinson, where successful program launches were executed. Krishna holds a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Clemson University and a Bachelor's degree from the University of Mysore.