Srijith Parakkat Umakanth

Srijith Parakkat Umakanth is a highly skilled professional with extensive experience in robotics and automation, currently serving as the Manager of Robotics and Automation - Hardware and Controls at ArcBest Technologies since July 2018. Prior roles include Robotics Engineer Level 3 and Mechatronics Engineer at Servotech Inc., where Srijith gained hands-on experience with CAN bus standards and hardware integration. Earlier internships and research positions provided foundational knowledge in control systems and mechanical engineering, including an internship at Indorama Ventures PCL and a research assistant role at Pillai College of Arts, Commerce, and Science. Srijith holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois Chicago and has completed additional coursework in robotics, sensor fusion, and programming through Udacity. Currently pursuing an Executive MBA at the University of Arkansas, Srijith combines technical expertise with business acumen.