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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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