Venkatraghavan S
About Venkatraghavan S
Venkatraghavan S is a Staff Mechanical Engineer with extensive experience in computational analysis and innovative design solutions. He has worked at SPAN since 2018 and has held various engineering roles, including internships at Ford Motor Company and Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd.
Current Role at SPAN
Venkatraghavan S serves as a Staff Mechanical Engineer at SPAN, a position he has held since 2023. He has been with the company since 2018, initially joining as a Founding Mechanical Engineer. His role involves applying his expertise in mechanical engineering to develop innovative solutions for the company's projects. His contributions are integral to the engineering team, focusing on product design and problem-solving.
Previous Experience
Before his current role at SPAN, Venkatraghavan worked as a Senior Mechanical Engineer from 2021 to 2024. His earlier experience includes internships at Ford Motor Company and Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd., where he gained practical knowledge in product development and manufacturing processes. He also served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant at Purdue University, contributing to academic and research projects.
Education and Expertise
Venkatraghavan holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Vellore Institute of Technology, completed in 2016, and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University, obtained in 2018. His academic background is complemented by expertise in Computational Analysis, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and Design for Manufacturing (DFM). He aims to leverage these skills to address industrial and manufacturing challenges.
Background
Venkatraghavan's educational journey began at Delhi Public School Pune, where he studied from 2005 to 2012. He then pursued his undergraduate studies at Vellore Institute of Technology, followed by advanced studies at Purdue University. His involvement in various roles, including co-founding the Becoming I Foundation at VIT, reflects his commitment to both education and community engagement.
Research and Teaching Experience
Venkatraghavan has significant experience in academia, having worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant at Purdue University. During his time as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in 2017 and 2018, he supported engineering courses and assisted students in understanding complex concepts. As a Research Assistant at the C-Design Lab from 2016 to 2018, he contributed to research projects focused on design methodologies.