Satish Kumar Viswanathan (He/Him)
About Satish Kumar Viswanathan (He/Him)
Satish Kumar Viswanathan serves as the Head of Social Change and Sustainability at ThoughtWorks India & Middle East, a position he has held since 2023. He has extensive experience in various roles at ThoughtWorks and other organizations, along with a strong educational background in engineering and management.
Current Role at ThoughtWorks
Satish Kumar Viswanathan serves as the Head of Social Change and Sustainability at ThoughtWorks India & Middle East. He has held this position since 2023, contributing to the company's initiatives focused on social impact and sustainability. In this role, he oversees various programs aimed at fostering positive social change within the communities ThoughtWorks operates.
Previous Experience at ThoughtWorks
Satish Kumar Viswanathan has extensive experience at ThoughtWorks, having worked in multiple roles over several years. He served as a Senior Consultant from 2006 to 2009 in the Greater Chicago Area, followed by a position as Lead Consultant from 2009 to 2013 in Chennai Area, India. He continued to advance within the company, taking on the role of Delivery Principal from 2013 to 2016 and later as Office Principal from 2016 to 2020 in Coimbatore Area, India. Additionally, he was the Head of Social Impact from 2020 to 2023 in Greater Coimbatore Area.
Experience at Other Organizations
Before his tenure at ThoughtWorks, Satish Kumar Viswanathan worked at mPhasis as a Business Analyst for one year from 2002 to 2003. He also held the position of Senior Business Analyst at Cognizant Technology Solutions from 2003 to 2006 for three years. His diverse experience across these organizations has contributed to his expertise in business analysis and consulting.
Educational Background
Satish Kumar Viswanathan completed his Bachelor of Engineering (Hons.) in Chemical Engineering at the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, from 1995 to 1999. He further pursued a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, from 2000 to 2002. His foundational education at SBOA Matriculation Higher Secondary School in Chennai and Carmel Garden Matriculation Higher Secondary School provided him with a strong academic background.
Involvement with Bahmni
Since 2020, Satish Kumar Viswanathan has been a Governing Committee Member at Bahmni. In this role, he participates in guiding the strategic direction of the organization, which focuses on improving healthcare delivery through open-source software solutions. His involvement reflects his commitment to social change and sustainability in the healthcare sector.