Jaihind Sumal was born and brought up in Nairobi, Kenya. After completing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of East Africa (now University of Nairobi) he moved to London, England in 1968. He spent a year at University of London (King's College) to do his Master's Degree in Internal Combustion Engineering and soon began work in an engine research laboratory. While working at the laboratory he completed his Doctorate degree, again from University of London (King's College). His worked in England for 10 years before moving to Germany to work for Bosch. A five year stay in Germany was followed by a transfer to Detroit, Michigan, USA. Nine years later another transfer in 1994 brought him to Charleston, South Carolina, where he lives now. He is enjoying his retired life with his family and his grandchildren, Mila and Bodi, while pursuing his favorite hobby of working on cars and motorbikes, a hobby which started during his youth, in Kenya.
