Lakshmi Navya Sunkara
About Lakshmi Navya Sunkara
Lakshmi Navya Sunkara is a System Integration Engineer with experience in high voltage test benches and inverter control software. She has worked for notable companies including Daimler AG and Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India, and currently works at Farasis Energy in Germany.
Current Role at Farasis Energy
Lakshmi Navya Sunkara has been employed as a System Integration Engineer at Farasis Energy since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for integrating various systems within the company, focusing on high voltage applications. Her work contributes to the development of advanced energy storage solutions in Frickenhausen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
Previous Experience at Daimler AG
Prior to her current position, Sunkara worked at Daimler AG as an eDrive System Testing Engineer from 2019 to 2020. During her year in Sindelfingen, she was involved in testing and validating electric drive systems, enhancing her expertise in the automotive sector.
Professional Background at Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India
Sunkara spent four years at Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India as an Engineer from 2016 to 2020. In Bengaluru, she focused on electric drive modeling and testing critical inverter software functionalities for hybrid and electric vehicle projects, contributing to significant advancements in the company's electric vehicle initiatives.
Educational Background in Power Electronics
Lakshmi Navya Sunkara holds a Master’s Degree in Power Electronics and Drives from the National Institute of Technology Warangal, completed from 2013 to 2015. She also studied at Politecnico di Milano, where she obtained another Master’s Degree in the same field in 2015. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University College of Engineering, J.N.T.U. Kakinada, from 2009 to 2013.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Sunkara possesses significant expertise in supporting and commissioning high voltage test benches. She is skilled in using various simulation environments, including CANoe, CANape, Monaco, and DOORS, as well as MATLAB and Simulink. Her in-depth knowledge of inverter control software architecture and requirements enhances her capabilities in the field of electric drive systems.