Shashikumar S
About Shashikumar S
Shashikumar S is a Senior Executive in Material Sciences at Kennametal, leading research and product development projects that aim to generate $25 million in annual revenue. He has a strong background in materials engineering and is committed to Good Environmental Health & Safety practices.
Current Role at Kennametal
Shashikumar S currently serves as Senior Executive Material Sciences at Kennametal in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. He has been in this role since 2021 and is responsible for leading multiple research and new product development projects. These initiatives aim to generate incremental new-product revenue of $25 million annually. His work focuses on advancing material sciences and optimizing processes within the company.
Previous Experience at Kennametal
Shashikumar S has a comprehensive background at Kennametal, having worked in various capacities since 2016. He started as a Project Trainee for one year, followed by a seven-month tenure as a Post Graduate Trainee. Afterward, he served as Executive Material Sciences from 2018 to 2021. Throughout these roles, he gained valuable experience in material sciences and contributed to significant projects, including the optimization of Tungsten Carbide Cages manufacturing.
Education and Academic Background
Shashikumar S holds a Master's degree in Materials Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Karnataka, which he completed from 2015 to 2017. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Mechanical Engineering from Malnad College of Engineering - Hassan, graduating in 2014. Currently, he is pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at the Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, which he began in 2021.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Shashikumar S possesses extensive technical skills in material characterization, utilizing instruments such as Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Optical Microscopy, and X-ray Diffraction (XRD) for failure and grade analysis. He has hands-on experience with Thermo-Calc software, which has enhanced the feasibility of new product development projects. Additionally, he is a certified Six Sigma Green Belt, having led a project that optimized the manufacturing process of Tungsten Carbide Cages.
Commitment to Environmental Health and Safety
Shashikumar S is a strong advocate for Good Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) protocols. His commitment to EHS principles reflects his dedication to maintaining safe and sustainable practices within the material sciences field. This focus is integral to his work at Kennametal, where he emphasizes the importance of safety in research and product development.