Mr. Jai Chokshi, founder of Optimum Engineering, was the Primary Design Engineer on the NASA project to design the Space Transport Main Engine (STME). This engine was designed to be the basic propulsion system for future space vehicle applications. As an employee of Pratt & Whitney (P & W), Mr. Chokshi created this design giving P & W the winning edge over all other competing rocket engine manufacturers for a $25 Million NASA contract. Mr. Chokshi's design was the only one that met the technical requirements as set forth by NASA.

P & W made two patent applications as a result of Mr. Chokshi's work as Primary Engineer, from Conceptual Design through Manufacturing Engineering, on the Advanced Expander Test Bed (AETB) engine. This engine, having greater efficiency and higher performance characteristics, is designated as the engine to replace the current generation of NASA rocket engines. As a result of this work, NASA presented Mr. Chokshi with their Certificate of Recognition Award.

While employed by GE, working as Primary Design Engineer for turbine components, in their Component Improvement Program, Mr. Chokshi's designs were adopted to go into all new development engines for the B1 Bomber, F14, F15 and F16 fighters.

In this quick review, we have highlighted Mr. Chokshi's contributions to a wide variety of rocket and jet engines at both GE and P & W. Mr. Chokshi has also made significant contributions in several other industries, including: Hydroturbine, Nuclear Power, Computer Disk Drive and Bearing industries.