Karthik Kalidas
About Karthik Kalidas
Karthik Kalidas is a Systems Integration Engineer with extensive experience in mechanical engineering and autonomous driving technologies. He has worked at notable organizations including Torc Robotics and IIT Bombay Racing, and holds a Master's degree from The Ohio State University.
Current Role at Torc Robotics
Karthik Kalidas currently serves as a Systems Integration Engineer at Torc Robotics, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is involved in integrating various systems to enhance the functionality and performance of autonomous vehicles. His work contributes to the development of advanced driving technologies in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Previous Experience in Autonomous Driving
Before joining Torc Robotics, Karthik worked as a Test Engineer at the same company for 10 months in 2021. His experience also includes a role as a Graduate Research Student at The Ohio State University Center for Automotive Research, where he focused on automated driving from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, he interned at KPIT in the Autonomous Driving & ADAS Research Group for two months in 2018.
Educational Background
Karthik Kalidas holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from The Ohio State University, where he studied from 2019 to 2021. He also earned a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, completing his degree from 2015 to 2019. His foundational education includes attending Delhi Public School, Navi Mumbai, from 2013 to 2015.
Experience at IIT Bombay Racing
Karthik was actively involved with IIT Bombay Racing, where he served as a Design Engineer for the Powertrain from 2016 to 2018. He later took on the role of Chief Mechanical Officer from 2018 to 2019. His contributions to the team focused on the design and development of racing vehicles, enhancing his practical engineering skills.
Teaching Experience at The Ohio State University
In 2020, Karthik Kalidas worked as a Graduate Teaching Associate at The Ohio State University for four months. In this role, he supported the educational mission of the university by assisting in teaching mechanical engineering courses, contributing to the academic development of undergraduate students.