Soundararajan Manthiri
About Soundararajan Manthiri
Soundararajan Manthiri is a Manager at BMS Technology at Supernal, with extensive experience in power electronics and embedded systems. He previously held positions at Segway Inc and GDA Technologies, contributing to various projects in electronic design and supplier development.
Current Role at Supernal
Soundararajan Manthiri currently serves as the Manager of BMS Technology at Supernal, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on developing battery management systems and optimizing energy conversion technologies. His work is based in California, United States, where he leverages his extensive experience in power electronics and embedded systems.
Previous Experience at Segway Inc
Prior to his current role, Manthiri worked at Segway Inc from 2002 to 2010. Initially, he served as the Electrical Engineering Manager for six years, where he specified production testers and processes, facilitating the transition of new products into production at external contract manufacturers. He later became the Director of Embedded Systems, managing design teams and overseeing multiple projects.
Educational Background
Manthiri obtained his Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the Government College of Technology, Coimbatore, from 1978 to 1983. He furthered his education at the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, where he earned a Master of Technology in Integrated Circuits and Systems from 1983 to 1985. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in power electronics and embedded systems.
Technical Expertise and Contributions
Soundararajan Manthiri has hands-on experience in designing power electronics and mixed signal products. He specializes in low-cost, high-volume motor drives and embedded hardware development for safety-critical applications. His contributions include developing new products for battery management systems and industrial drives, as well as being named in Patent ID: US7263453 for shaft feedback sensor error detection.
Aspirations and Future Goals
Manthiri aspires to create low-cost development hardware for power electronics and embedded systems aimed at school and college students in developing countries. He aims to develop cost and performance optimized, scalable power electronic energy conversion products, utilizing the latest technologies to enhance accessibility and education in the field.