About

Balaji Kartikeyan is an accomplished Flight Sciences Engineer, Researcher, and Student Senator with a strong background in Aerospace Engineering. He is currently pursuing his Doctoral degree in Flight Mechanics and Controls from Wichita State University. Balaji is currently working as a Flight Sciences Engineer at Bombardier, where he has been instrumental in developing Python scripts for preparing flight test report plots for Auto Throttle testing and supporting A220 (formerly C-Series) Testing. He is also involved in the development of new IADS displays for efficient and automated Flight Testing, such as Automated Timesheet, Screen for Autoland testing, and Wt and CG screen. Balaji has a proven track record of improving flight test data reduction effort by combining MATLAB/Python with IADS. He is also skilled in using Common Data Format (CDF) to provide quality-controlled performance data for displaying real-time performance parameters to FTE to improve safety and efficiency of testing. Balaji is a quick learner and has a strong grasp of Flight Test Engineering concepts, which he has been able to apply to real-world applications. Balaji has previously worked as an Engineering Intern - Flight Operations and NIAR Intern at Bombardier, where he developed a screen in IADS for automated Timesheet preparation and designed a new ActiveX control in Visual C# for IADS to log data during flight testing and improve the display rates at the Real Time FTE rack. Balaji has a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from MNIT and a Master's degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from Wichita State University. He is expected to complete his Doctoral degree in Aerospace Engineering from Wichita State University in December 2021. Balaji is a Research Scientist, test expert, and has experience working with Python and SDET. He has 3.18 years of relevant experience in the field of Aerospace Engineering. Balaji is a motivated and dedicated individual who is passionate about his work and always strives to achieve excellence.