Muthuswamy Kashi Viswanathan
About Muthuswamy Kashi Viswanathan
Muthuswamy Kashi Viswanathan is a Lead Software Architect specializing in Digital Manufacturing at QAD, with over 32 years of experience in architecting, consulting, and project management. He has previously held roles at QAD, Johnson Controls Automotive, and Bitech International, demonstrating expertise in manufacturing, supply chain, and costing.
Current Role at QAD
Muthuswamy Kashi Viswanathan serves as the Lead Software Architect for Digital Manufacturing at QAD. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the development and implementation of innovative software solutions in Atlanta, USA. His role involves hands-on participation in the architecture and design of technical solutions, ensuring that all necessary documentation is created to support these initiatives.
Previous Experience at QAD
Prior to his current role, Viswanathan worked at QAD in various capacities. He was a Project Manager from 2011 to 2019, overseeing multiple projects for eight years. Following this, he served as an Application Architect from 2019 to 2021, where he focused on software and data architecture best practices, standards, and reference architectures.
Background in Project Management
Viswanathan has extensive experience in project management, having worked as a Regional Project Manager at Johnson Controls Automotive from 2000 to 2006. He also held the position of Assistant Manager Projects at Bitech International from 1995 to 1998. His leadership skills are evident in his ability to manage projects using both agile and waterfall methodologies.
Education and Expertise
Viswanathan completed his high school education at DAV BHEL School from 1985 to 1987. He then pursued a Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Electronics Technology at the College of Engineering, Osmanabad, graduating in 1991. He possesses domain expertise in manufacturing, supply chain, and costing, supported by over 32 years of global experience in architecting, consulting, and project management.