Gautham Venkat Venkateswaran
About Gautham Venkat Venkateswaran
Gautham Venkat Venkateswaran is an Electrical Engineer III currently employed at Zero Motorcycles Inc. in Scotts Valley, California, with a background in power electronics and experience in various engineering roles.
Work at Zero Motorcycles
Gautham Venkat Venkateswaran has been employed at Zero Motorcycles Inc. as an Electrical Engineer III since 2022. His role involves contributing to the development and optimization of electrical systems within electric motorcycles. Based in Scotts Valley, California, he applies his expertise in power electronics to enhance the performance and efficiency of the company's products.
Previous Experience in Power Electronics
Prior to his current position, Gautham worked at Phihong Technology as a Project Engineer from 2019 to 2021 in New York. He also completed internships at Infineon Technologies and Pangolin Laser Systems, Inc., where he gained practical experience in intelligent power module development and product development, respectively. His early exposure to the industry included a summer internship at Bharat Earth Movers Limited in India.
Education and Expertise
Gautham holds a Master's degree in Power Electronics from the University of Colorado Boulder, where he studied from 2017 to 2019. He also earned a Bachelor of Technology in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from SASTRA University, completing his studies from 2013 to 2017. His academic background includes designing a novel non-isolated interleaved DC-DC converter during his undergraduate studies, showcasing his focus on efficient converter analysis and modeling.
Internship Experience
Gautham has participated in several internships that have shaped his career in electrical engineering. He interned at Infineon Technologies for two months in 2018, focusing on intelligent power module development. Additionally, he worked as a Product Development Intern at Pangolin Laser Systems, Inc. in 2019 and completed a summer internship at Bharat Earth Movers Limited in 2016. These experiences contributed to his practical knowledge in the field.
Educational Background
Gautham's educational journey began at National Public School Gopalapuram, where he completed his high school education from 2008 to 2011. He continued his studies at D.A.V Boys Senior Secondary School from 2011 to 2013. His higher education includes a Bachelor's degree from SASTRA University and a Master's degree from the University of Colorado Boulder, both focused on electrical engineering and power electronics.