Nikhil Gowda

Nikhil Gowda is currently a Senior UX Researcher at Amazon, focusing on autonomous delivery systems and robotics. They previously held roles at Renault Group, where they specialized in HMI and UX research for self-driving cars, and at NASA Ames Research Center, conducting studies on astronaut fatigue. As an Innovation Project Manager at Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi, Nikhil coordinated cross-functional projects while balancing human-centered design with global strategies. Nikhil's entrepreneurial journey includes co-founding Attris Technologies, which achieved significant profitability, and leading a sustainable energy project for Yum! Restaurants. They hold an MBA in Design Strategy from California College of the Arts and a BE in Mechanical Engineering from R. V. College of Engineering, Bangalore.