1. Dr. Hooman Rezaei - Executive Profile
Academic Achievements
• M.S. Management Finance, MBA’s Core Finance Courses (2003): Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Hartford, CT
• Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering with Dissertation in Turbomachinery (2001): Michigan State University, MI
Publications:
• Inlet Distortion Testing and Analysis of a High-Bypass Ratio Turbofan Engine (2003):
16th International Symposium on Air Breathing Engines - W. T. Cousins, M. J. Georges, H. Rezaei
• Modifications of a Two Stage Centrifugal Compressor for Volute & Vaneless Diffuser Study (2001):
American Society of Mechanical Engineering Congress - H. Rezaei, A. Engeda, P. Haley
• Numerical Analysis of the Flow Inside a Centrifugal Compressor’s Vaneless Diffuser & Volute (2001):
American Society of Mechanical Engineering Congress, H. Rezaei, A. Engeda, P. Haley
• Evaluation of IC-Engine Flows With The Use of Modern In-cylinder Measuring Techniques (1998):
ASME and SAE Joint Propulsion Conference, H. G. Hascher, H. Schock, H. Rezaei and M. Koochesfahani
International Aircraft Engine Association
• Established largest professional network in the history of aero engine industry with 9200+ members globally
• Integrating entire industry from supplier to end users on a single cloud platform
• Enriching aircraft engine conference contents by offering short courses and leading panel discussions
Teaching & Conference Guest Lectures:
• Understanding Engine as an Asset Class – 11th Annual China Airfinance Conference Master Class (June 2013)
• Engine Leasing & Engine Cycles - 11th Annual China Airfinance Conference Master Class (June 2013)
• Aero Engine Fleet Planning - Embry Riddle: Managing Airlines in Challenging Environment Executive Program (’12)
• Adjunct Professor Mechanical Engineering Department – Manhattan College, NY, NY (Fall 07)
• Mechanical Engineering Teaching Assistant - Michigan State University, E. Lansing, MI (1996-2001)
Professional Achievements
Commercial:
• Architected first ever comprehensive proposal with 5.5x margin increase of $25M signed by GE Aviation’s CFO
• Architected and developed aircraft end of life solution product portfolio for GE Aviation Services
• Led P&W’s CFM56 services sales pipeline including weekly average of 65+ services opportunities worth $1.5bn+
• Developed P&W’s CFM56 $1bn 5-year services sales plan for the competitor’s aircraft engine services market
• Led $300M+ Power-By-Hour P&Ls covering Qatar Airways, PIA & Yemen Airways PW4000 fleets
• Closed a 10 year $90M+ complex Power-By-Hour maintenance agreement with Yemen Airways
• Developed first ever proposal for two different engine models in 40 pages worth $240M approved by P&W’s board
• Led Middle East office covering aircraft/engine/components trade/lease/exchange and component MRO
• Led acquisition negotiations of 80+ various model and manufacturer aircraft and 50+ engines worth $1bn+
• Architected and hosted P&W’s first competitor’s engine global multidisciplinary services sales training workshop
• Developed successful proposals to resolve disputes & maintain long-term profitable relationships with customers
Technical:
• Performed 10-year maintenance reserve cashflow forecast for Mitsubishi’s aircraft leasing’s 30 aircraft MR fleet
• Led 300+ V2500 Engine Health Monitoring program around the world including TACA, LAN, Egypt Air, Silk Air, Volare
• Led development of P&W’s current military standard work of inlet distortion analysis system
• Led inlet distortion performance impact in inlet engine integration of a supersonic cruise missile concept
• Led performance test and validation of swept fan technology development of GP7000 engine on A380 engine
• Led performance analysis of an engine for a Navy’s Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle application
• Monitored on-wing engine trend monitoring and provided technical maintenance recommendations
• Performed trend analysis of shop visit test cell performance as a function of work scope performed