GE Aerospace has big plans for its Indian operations, from R&D to manufacturing for the world, says Mohamed Ali, its vice president of engineering. And the company's 1,200 strong team in India is deep into making its next generation engines
Mohamed Ali, vice president of engineering at GE Aerospace
Mohamed Ali, vice president of engineering at GE Aerospace, recently appeared on Forbes India’s The Daily Tech Conversation. Ali, who is sometimes described as the person responsible for over 30,000 aircraft engines, spoke about the globally integrated role the company’s India team plays. Edited excerpts:
Q: What do you see in India as an aviation market today, and from your talent base perspective?
I hired some of the first employees at the John F Welch Technology Center [in Bengaluru]. So I feel I had a hand, even though it might be a small hand, in building and nurturing the site here. I also love to interact with the people, the technology they are developing.
And you go where the action is happening, and a lot of action is happening here, and I am where the action is.
In terms of the aviation and aerospace market in India, I see great potential and a promising future, with sustainability driving significant technological advancements. The country's talent pool, coupled with a strong focus on innovation and customer-centric solutions, positions India as a key player in shaping the industry's future.
India has a large pool of talented engineers, and the country has been producing some of the best graduates globally. Over the years, I have witnessed the growth and development of this talent first-hand. Initially, there were challenges, such as time differences and cultural differences, but now India has evolved to become a key player in aviation engineering.