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SATHEESH KANDASAMY

SATHEESH KANDASAMY

Waltham

Summary

Experienced Technology leader with a demonstrated history of working in the computer software industry. Strong information technology professional skilled in deploying simulation technologies in the areas of CFD, multi-physics areas.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Industry Process Expert Director- Propulsion and Performance, Transportation and Mobility Industry

Dassault Systèmes
Waltham, USA
02.2018 - Current
  • Company Overview: Exa Corporation aquired by Dassault Systèmes
  • Led the development and validation of high-fidelity simulation workflows for IC Engine and Electric Vehicles, improving accuracy, efficiency, and scalability
  • Successfully deployed simulation workflows at leading Automotive OEMs and suppliers, driving a reduction in physical testing, optimizing product development efficiency, and accelerating time-to-market
  • Developed and optimized innovative processes for vehicle propulsion systems and thermal management applications, enabling technological advancements in T & M industry
  • Achieved a threefold increase in simulation productivity by streamlining setup, execution, and post-processing, significantly improving engineering workflows and turnaround times
  • Led the validation and benchmarking of a next-generation thermal vehicle design software tool, successfully productizing a supplier sub-system for cooling airflow applications
  • Published and presented multiple research papers on aerodynamics and thermal management at conferences and industry events
  • Co-inventor of seven patents in vehicle thermal management process automation and electric drive design, pioneering breakthrough innovations in automotive engineering
  • Provided expert support to technical sales and field teams, leading first-of-a-kind projects in electric propulsion, thermal management, and battery thermal management
  • Facilitated seamless client adoption of deployed simulation workflows, enabling efficient scaling and optimization of engineering processes
  • Exa Corporation aquired by Dassault Systèmes

Technical Director, Thermal Management, Ground Transportation Applications Management Group

Exa Corporation
Burlington, USA
05.2017 - 02.2018
  • Increased project efficiency by {15%} by leading digital supplier database development for engine cooling module in simulations
  • Gather requirements from the Automotive OEM, supplier to radically change the current process to unleash the potential of digital design
  • Coordinate the development activities Applications Management, Product Management, Development and the Filed teams to ensure alignment in goals and timelines

Technical Director, Field Team

Exa Japan/Exa Corporation
Yokohama, Japan
02.2014 - 04.2017
  • Rebuilt the technical team from ground up to deliver double digit the revenue growth of the Japanese operations by adopting process change, efficiency improvement
  • Hired engineers, provided technical and applications training to have a steep learning process
  • Hands-on manager worked with the technical team to provide revolutionary solutions for the design problems via simulation driven design
  • Instrumental to drive the sales of the Japanese operations to handle 100+ projects per year to deliver more than 25% revenue growth year over year for 3 years
  • Expanded business to OEM and suppliers by deploying Exa's PowerFLOW simulation tool by changing over from competitions
  • Deeper deployment of Exa's PowerFLOW simulation tool in to new areas of vehicle development
  • Mentored and groomed middle management to take over the responsibility after my return to the United States
  • Lead a team of Engineers to execute design projects in the areas of Aerodynamics, Aero-acoustics, Thermal
  • Instrumental for deeper deployment of PowerFLOW simulation tool at major component and sub-system supplier in Japan for product development and to show case the capability
  • Organized the technical component of PowerFLOW solution forum for three consecutive years that has attracted more than 200 attendees (50% increase of attendees over three years)
  • Deployed Design Space Exploration using PowerFLOW at a major Japanese Automotive OEM for Aerodynamic design of vehicles
  • Developed a digital wind tunnel model of the Physical Wind tunnel to support digital Aerodynamic evaluation of Vehicles to support Vehicle development at a major Japanese Automotive OEM

Manager, Aerodynamics Applications Management Group

Exa Corporation
Burlington, USA
04.2008 - 02.2014
  • Led the effort to solve technically challenging fluid flow based vehicle performance problems
  • Cooling drag prediction, Chin spoiler/Air dram effect predictions
  • Worked on multiple vehicle development programs for GM, Tesla, Nissan to design to meet aerodynamic and cooling air flow targets
  • Developed methodologies and best practices for multiple Automotive aerodynamics applications for improved accuracy and reduced turn-around times

Principal Applications Engineer/Team Leader

Exa Corporation
Burlington, USA
11.2007 - 04.2008
  • Carried out aerodynamic benchmarks, POC projects to deploy PowerFLOW at North American automotive OEM's
  • Co-authored SAE papers publishing first-in-the-industry findings on the effect of tires on external aerodynamics of the vehicle
  • Attended aerodynamic wind tunnel testing with multiple automotive OEM's across the globe

Principal Applications Consultant

Exa Corporation/Nissan Technical Center, Japan
Atsugi, Japan
07.2004 - 11.2007
  • Functioned as on-site Consultant/Expert to deploy Exa's PowerFLOW at Nissan Technical Center Japan
  • Relocated to Japan to support deployment of PowerFLOW simulation software and Nissan
  • Provided training to Nissan Aerodynamics Engineer, CAD/CAE technicians in Exa's software modules
  • Provided training to Nissan engineers on simulation driven aerodynamic vehicle design
  • Worked on benchmark of PowerFLOW simulation tool to solidify confidence in the tool to replace experimental testing with PowerFLOW simulations

Principal Applications Consultant

Exa Corporation
Lexington, USA
07.2002 - 07.2004
  • Lead the effort on the aerodynamic development of the first and only mid-size SUV developed by Nissan Technical Center Europe from initial stage to final design selection
  • Provided analysis, design guidance for shape change of the vehicle to balance aesthetics and aerodynamic performance
  • Communicated to Nissan and Engineers and Designers to secure final design change
  • Supported Nissan Technical Center Japan's pre-deployment evaluation of PowerFLOW simulation software to showcase the value over the competition and to confirm suitability to be adopted for vehicle development

Senior Validation Engineer

Exa Corporation
Lexington, USA
07.1999 - 07.2002
  • Responsible for the Validation of PowerFLOW versions on Academic and External Aerodynamic cases
  • Performed simulations with development versions of the code to evaluate and feedback about the suitability of the new code for release
  • Setup simulations, run simulations, post-process, analyses and prepare presentation material to be shared within the physics and software group
  • Identify, setup cases to evaluate new physics enhancements
  • Supported the sales team with pre-sales, deployment and post sales activities

Education

Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering, Computational Fluid Dynamics

Oklahoma State University
01.1997

Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering, Computational Fluid Dynamics

Indian Institute of Technology
01.1996

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Software Development
  • Expertise in Aerodynamics
  • Thermal Management
  • Director level
  • Sales Team Leadership
  • Fluid Dynamics
  • Product Lifecycle Management
  • Aerodynamics
  • CFD Testing
  • Heat Transfer
  • Simulations
  • CAE Optimization
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Engineering

Websites

Timeline

Industry Process Expert Director- Propulsion and Performance, Transportation and Mobility Industry

Dassault Systèmes
02.2018 - Current

Technical Director, Thermal Management, Ground Transportation Applications Management Group

Exa Corporation
05.2017 - 02.2018

Technical Director, Field Team

Exa Japan/Exa Corporation
02.2014 - 04.2017

Manager, Aerodynamics Applications Management Group

Exa Corporation
04.2008 - 02.2014

Principal Applications Engineer/Team Leader

Exa Corporation
11.2007 - 04.2008

Principal Applications Consultant

Exa Corporation/Nissan Technical Center, Japan
07.2004 - 11.2007

Principal Applications Consultant

Exa Corporation
07.2002 - 07.2004

Senior Validation Engineer

Exa Corporation
07.1999 - 07.2002

Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering, Computational Fluid Dynamics

Indian Institute of Technology

Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering, Computational Fluid Dynamics

Oklahoma State University

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