Gautham Kannan
About Gautham Kannan
Gautham Kannan is a Senior Development Engineer specializing in Powertrain Controls with extensive experience in Hardware-in-the-Loop testing for automotive systems. He has a solid educational background in Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, complemented by professional roles at notable companies including Karma Automotive and Mahindra Group.
Current Role at Karma Automotive
Gautham Kannan serves as a Senior Development Engineer in Powertrain Controls at Karma Automotive. He has held this position since 2021 in Irvine, California. In this role, he focuses on the development and optimization of powertrain control systems, contributing to the overall performance and efficiency of vehicles.
Previous Experience at Karma Automotive
Prior to his current role, Gautham worked at Karma Automotive as a Senior Engineer in Systems Integration and HIL Application (Powertrain) from 2018 to 2021. During this time, he contributed to the development of powertrain control systems, which played a significant role in enhancing vehicle performance.
Educational Background
Gautham Kannan completed his Master’s Degree in Automotive Engineering at Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research from 2016 to 2018. He also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli, where he studied from 2009 to 2013. His foundational education includes high school studies in Science, Mathematics, and Statistics at Sri Ahobila Math Oriental Higher Secondary School from 2007 to 2009.
Expertise in Powertrain Controls
Gautham possesses expertise in Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing, a critical method for validating automotive control systems. His strong background in systems integration, particularly in powertrain applications, supports his contributions to the automotive industry.
Experience at Mahindra Group
Before joining Karma Automotive, Gautham worked at Mahindra Group as an Engineer in Powertrain - Transmission Design from 2013 to 2016 in Chennai, India. This role provided him with valuable experience in powertrain development and design.