Santosh Prasad

Santosh Prasad is a highly experienced professional in engineering and technology management, currently serving as the Materials R&D Lab Manager and Lead Materials Engineer at SpaceX since March 2021. Prior experience includes a role as Sr. Technology Manager at Arconic, overseeing project teams for the development of new products and processes, and a position as Technical Product Specialist at Alcoa, where responsibilities included managing product schedules and collaborating with sales teams. Additionally, Santosh held the position of Test Practice Leader at Alcoa, focusing on design criteria and technical guidance, and served as Test Lab Manager at Benteler Automotive, where significant cost savings were achieved through process optimizations. Educational qualifications comprise a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Utah, a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering from National Institute of Technology Karnataka, and a Master's degree in International Business from Oakland University.