Karthik Thiagarajan
About Karthik Thiagarajan
Karthik Thiagarajan is a Senior Engineering Manager at Torc Robotics in Chicago, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in software engineering and automation, with previous roles at Coyote Logistics and Bank of America, and holds degrees from Arizona State University and Bharathiar University.
Work at Torc Robotics
Karthik Thiagarajan has been serving as a Senior Engineering Manager at Torc Robotics since 2022. In this role, he focuses on enhancing system and team efficiency through automation and tooling. He is involved in building AI systems specifically designed for autonomous trucks. His strategic position allows him to provide the roadmap for innovation and technology improvements within his team.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Before joining Torc Robotics, Karthik Thiagarajan worked at Coyote Logistics as a Senior Manager in Software Engineering Delivery from 2014 to 2022. He also held the position of Assistant Vice President in Technical Testing Services - Automation at Bank of America from 2008 to 2014. Earlier in his career, he was a Software Developer/Tester at Arizona State University from 2003 to 2005.
Education and Expertise
Karthik Thiagarajan holds a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering from Arizona State University, where he studied from 2002 to 2005. He also earned a Certificate in Executive Leadership from Cornell University in 2018. His undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Engineering in Production Engineering from Bharathiar University, completed from 1998 to 2002. His educational background supports his expertise in automation, AI systems, and process improvement.
Skills in Team Management
Karthik Thiagarajan possesses a strong ability to identify team impediments and collaboratively establish processes to overcome them. He effectively manages partnerships across business and technology sectors at all organizational levels. His focus on enhancing system and team efficiency contributes to the overall success of the projects he oversees.