Srikrishnan Srinivasan
About Srikrishnan Srinivasan
Srikrishnan Srinivasan is a Senior Flight Software Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN, specializing in software architecture for the New Glenn rocket.
Title and Role at Blue Origin
Srikrishnan Srinivasan currently holds the position of Senior Flight Software Engineer at Blue Origin, where he focuses on software architecture for the New Glenn rocket project. His work includes developing system-level software architecture and designing software interfaces for cross-stage avionics to avionics and avionics to ground interfaces. He ensures the flight-worthiness of the software used in the New Glenn rocket and oversees its development, integration, and validation for both onboard and off-vehicle systems.
Previous Experience in Embedded Engineering
Before joining Blue Origin, Srikrishnan held the position of Technical Lead - Embedded Engineer at Eaton from 2018 to 2020 in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. Prior to Eaton, he spent nine years at Bosch Communication Systems as a Senior Embedded Engineer. These roles allowed him to gain extensive experience in embedded systems, contributing significantly to his expertise in the field.
Education and Technical Expertise
Srikrishnan Srinivasan holds two Master of Science degrees from the University of Minnesota, one in Computer Science and another in Electrical Engineering, which he completed in 1970. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering from Anna University in 1970. His educational background has provided a solid foundation for his extensive career in embedded systems and software engineering.
Leadership Roles and Affiliations
In addition to his technical roles, Srikrishnan has also been active in leadership positions. He served as the Vice President of the Minnesota Cricket Association from 2015 to 2018. His leadership experience extends beyond the corporate world into community initiatives, demonstrating his ability to manage and lead teams in diverse environments.
Early Career and Internships
Srikrishnan's career began with several internships and assistant positions that allowed him to build a strong foundation in engineering. He worked as a Microelectronics Intern at Starkey Hearing Technologies in 2009, an R&D Intern at KONE Corporation in 2006, and a Research Assistant at the University of Minnesota from 2006 to 2009. These early roles were crucial in shaping his career trajectory, providing hands-on experience in various aspects of engineering and software development.