Background
Payyapilli, John was born on June 2, 1947 in Trichur, Kerala, India. Son of George Ittira and Rose (Chacko) Payyapilli. came to the United States, 1985.
Payyapilli, John was born on June 2, 1947 in Trichur, Kerala, India. Son of George Ittira and Rose (Chacko) Payyapilli. came to the United States, 1985.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Regional Engineering College, Calicut, India, 1969. Master of Science in Naval, Architect and Marine Engineering, University Michigan, 1980. Master of Science in Industrial Operations Engineering, University Michigan, 1980.
From junior engineer to chief engineer, Shipping Corporation of India, Bombay, 1970-1977; chief engineer, Overseas Shipping Ltd., Singapore, 1977-1978; 1st assistant to chief engineer, Kapal Management Ltd., Singapore, 1981-1982; 1st assistant to chief engineer, Wallem Ship Management, Hong Kong, 1982-1985; chief engineer, Pacific International, Singapore, 1983-1985; plant manager, Joann International, Brooklyn, 1985-1986; assistant mechanic engineer, New York City Department General Superior vena cava syndrome, 1986-1987; associate staff analyst, New York City Transi Authority, 1987-1988; manager, New York City Transit Authority, since 1988.
Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers, Society Naval Architecture and Marine Engineers, Association Energy Engineers (board directors, vice president since 1991), American Society Industrial Engineers, India Catholic Association American (life), University Michigan Alumni Association (life), Holiday Inn Priority Club.
Married Pushpamma Lukose, November 1, 1976. Children: Rose, George, Luke.