Sid Swain
About Sid Swain
Sid Swain is a Technical Program Manager specializing in sensors at Nuro, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in engineering program management at Tesla and Maruti Suzuki, and holds a Master of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Work at Nuro
Sid Swain has been employed at Nuro as a Technical Program Manager - Sensors since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of sensor technologies. His work focuses on ensuring that products move efficiently through the validation process, scaling, and adoption phases. Nuro operates in the autonomous delivery sector, and Swain's expertise contributes to advancing the company's technological capabilities in this area.
Previous Experience at Tesla
Before joining Nuro, Sid Swain worked at Tesla in various roles. He served as a Senior Engineering Program Manager - Thermal/Aero from 2019 to 2021, where he managed engineering programs related to thermal and aerodynamic systems. Prior to that, he was a Supplier Industrialization Engineer - Battery & Thermal Systems from 2017 to 2019. In these positions, he played a significant role in the engineering processes that supported Tesla's growth and innovation.
Experience at Maruti Suzuki India Limited
Sid Swain began his career at Maruti Suzuki India Limited, where he held the position of Technical Program Manager - Manufacturing from 2013 to 2015. In this capacity, he was involved in managing manufacturing processes and improving operational efficiencies. His experience at Maruti Suzuki laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in the automotive industry.
Education and Expertise
Sid Swain earned a Master of Science (MS) degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he studied from 2015 to 2017. His educational background complements his professional experience, particularly in technical program management. Swain specializes in guiding products from concept to market, emphasizing validation and scaling with a lean team approach.
Personal Interests
Outside of his professional responsibilities, Sid Swain has a passion for strategy games, particularly chess, and enjoys solving puzzles. These interests reflect his analytical skills and strategic thinking, which are valuable in his technical program management role.