A V S N Prasad is a senior aerospace professional with over 19 years of experience in the Indian Air Force. He has extensive experience in operations and maintenance of avionics systems, including radar systems. He is qualified in electronics and communications engineering and has demonstrated expertise in testing, maintenance, and research of avionics and aerospace technologies. Prasad has a track record of managing teams effectively and achieving operational excellence goals.
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A V S N PRASAD
Telephone: +91 8572075279| E-mail: akiriprasad@yahoo.co.in
HNO ;37-7-38 ,SATYANAGAR ,VIZAG-530007
SENIOR AEROSPACE PROFESSIONAL (Indian Air Force)
PROFILE SNAPSHOT
Result driven IAF professional having a rich experience of 19+ years in Design, Testing &
Operations, Maintenance Functions and Research & Development in Aerospace, Avionics and
Aviation domain.
Extensive experience in overseeing the functions of Operations and Maintenance of all Electronic
gadgets like spectrum analyzers, RF signal generators, Ultrasonic flaw detectors etc.
Possess excellent troubleshooting skills with strong technical knowledge having skills in performing
fault analysis and snag rectification of both Ground & Airborne Radar Systems. (Radio Altimeter,
Distance measuring equipment, Mode-s transponder & Primus-500 Weather Radar).
Qualified B.Tech in Electronics & Communications Engineering having demonstrated expertise in
setting up of Electronics & Avionics test instruments, Bench checks, Calibration checks. Well
conversant with Aerospace technology.
Sound understanding of antenna design/analysis, radar signal processing and radar requirements
analysis; Electronic attack systems engineering.
An effective communicator and a dependable team leader having proven skills in building team’s
competencies and developing high performance technical teams.
Excellent Work knowledge and Group Handling Skills as well as a proactive problem solve r. Strong
documentation and report writing skills.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Maintenance Functions Research & Engineering
Analysis
Radar Engineering
Logistics Support Design, Testing & Operations Quality Assurance
Team Management Technical Documentation &
Reports
Technical Support &
Services
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT ELECTRONICS
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
INDIAN AIR FORCE ( Jul 97 TO SEP 16)
Demonstrated efficiencies in achieving operational excellence and superior service benchmarks by
steering the functions of Operations & Maintenance Management, Design, Testing and Research.
Established Avionics lab for Sukhoi 30 MKI Aircrafts by managing the end to end responsibilities
and setting up the infrastructure competently.
Acted as a coordinator between the engineering department and also the flying branch for sharing
the information related with air worthiness of aircrafts and the operational technicalities.
Conducted research and engineering analysis for radars and other battlefield sensor systems.
Distinguished contributions in implementing various quality improvement tools, participated in QA
initiatives, Testing and acceptance of Radar systems & sub units, supporting for test systems
modules using ATE & outward Inspection, generation of production documentation.
Managed and fulfilled the operational requirements by ensuring flawless transitions, expansions and
any other changes as per the specifications and circumstances.
Achieved operational efficiencies and avoided breakdowns/technical snags by being involved in
Troubleshooting, Installation & preventive maintenance of entire avionics systems (Airborne Radar)
on AVRO, Laser Designation Pod &SUKHOI-30 aircraft.
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Experienced in communications and electro-optical systems preferred Produced assessments
detailing the capabilities and vulnerabilities of foreign sensor systems.
Appreciated by the management for demonstrating excellence in preparing projections of spares for
the next 4 years related with total aircraft systems in 2006.
Demonstrated expertise in developing and using specialized analysis and decision support software
to ensure assessments are accurately reflected in national technical libraries.
Instrumental in providing support to the organization for developing we apon systems and electronic
countermeasures and in formulating tactical and operational deployment strategies.
Maintained and updated reports on the day to day progress, delays and constraints if any and
provided complete updates to the seniors for enabling faster decisions.
Involved in end to end management of operational requirements including Planning, Budgeting,
Stores, Logistics and Administrative functions for providing effective engineering support.
Coordinated for trainings and evaluated performance and contributed in terms of improving their
functional efficiency and performance. Played a key role in designing and implementing SOP’s.
Instrumental in improving both operational and manpower productivity by supporting
Technological innovation.
SCHOLASTICS
Pursuing Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Operations from ICFAI. (2012 TO 2017)
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) from JNTU,
Hyderabad. (2002 to 2006).
Diploma in Radar & Communication Engineering from IAF(1997 TO 1999)
Diploma in Electronics & Communication Engineering(DECE) from Andhra Pradesh State Board of
Technical Education, Hyderabad (1993 to 1995 )
COURSES UNDERGONE
Specialization course on sophisticated equipment of Ground Radar receiver, ADGESTI, AF-Bangalore
(2003).
Specialization course on Electronic warfare on Noise jamming Radar (2004).
Avionics up gradation course on HS – 748 AVRO aircraft in 2005, HAL transport aircraft division,
Kanpur (2005).
Specialization course on Sukhoi-30 fighter aircraft avionics systems (Maintenance & trouble
shooting up to D-Level.
Laser designation POD I level maintenance servicing activities including laser technology (RAFAEL,
ISRAEL )
Specialization course on Electronic warfare on Radar Warning Receiver (2013).
PROJECTS HANDLED
Design of Digital circuit for Airborne weather Radar to plot the ground maps.
PERSONAL DOSSIER
DOB: Jan 07, 1977
Languages Known: English, Hindi, Telugu and Kannada