Shiva Ramachandran, PhD
About Shiva Ramachandran, PhD
Shiva Ramachandran, PhD, serves as the Head of Supply Chain at Spot AI in the San Francisco Bay Area since 2023. He holds an MBA from The Wharton School and a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from North Carolina State University, with extensive experience in supply chain management and operations across several leading technology companies.
Work at Spot AI
Shiva Ramachandran has been serving as the Head of Supply Chain at Spot AI since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing supply chain operations and implementing strategies that enhance efficiency and effectiveness within the organization. His position is based in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he utilizes his extensive experience in supply chain management to drive operational improvements.
Education and Expertise
Shiva Ramachandran holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The Wharton School, where he studied from 2016 to 2018. He also earned a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from North Carolina State University. Additionally, he completed a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Metallurgical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in supply chain management and materials science.
Background
Shiva Ramachandran has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. He began his career as a Process Engineer at Applied Materials in 2007. He later joined Intel Corporation, where he held positions as an Account Manager and AI Strategist from 2012 to 2018. He also worked at Square as a Business Operations Strategy professional from 2018 to 2022 and served as a Strategic Planning Lead at Google from 2022 to 2023.
Achievements
Shiva Ramachandran is recognized for his contributions to materials science, having received the Materials Research Society Medal in 2006. He has authored technical articles in peer-reviewed journals, which have been cited over 1000 times, indicating his influence in the field. Additionally, he has mentored over 15 engineers in the past decade, helping them develop into successful leaders in their respective areas.
Professional Experience in Supply Chain Management
Shiva Ramachandran has extensive experience in supply chain management, particularly in the semiconductor industry. He has managed a significant portion of the semiconductor supply chain, focusing on E-commerce systems and operational enhancements. His work involved utilizing advanced data analytics and systems integration to optimize operations, demonstrating his ability to lead and innovate in complex environments.