Kallappa Pattada

Kallappa Pattada is an experienced engineering and technology leader currently serving as the Executive Director of Boeing India Engineering and Technology Center since May 2014, overseeing the hiring and growth of engineering teams and enhancing engineering capabilities through collaborations with the Indian aerospace ecosystem. Previous roles include Leader of Research & Technology at Boeing, Senior Manager of Systems & Analytics, and Independent Consultant specializing in data analytics and machine learning applications across multiple sectors. Past experiences encompass leadership positions at General Motors, Pratt & Whitney, and Impact Technologies, with a solid foundation in control systems and diagnostics obtained through advanced studies, including a Ph.D. in Controls and Diagnostics from Penn State University. Kallappa Pattada's educational background includes a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, and an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Tulane University.