Sophia Nichols

Sophia Nichols is an experienced Strategic Engagements Manager at Ansys since June 2025, previously serving as the Business Development and Operations Manager at Kinetic Automation from September 2023 to May 2025. During the tenure at Kinetic Automation, Sophia led market expansion initiatives that resulted in a 300% company growth in 2024 by launching four new hubs and strengthening B2B relationships with key stakeholders. Prior experience includes a role as Project Manager within Advisor Services at Goldman Sachs from March 2020 to September 2023. Sophia holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from Clemson University and is currently completing a program at Grand Canyon University.