Kalavati B.

Kalavati B. is an experienced engineering leader currently serving as the +SWE Global Lead and Senior Director of Hardware Engineering for Robotics and Enabling Technologies at Smith+Nephew, guiding the development of the CORI surgical robot. Additionally, Kalavati holds a position as Membership Secretary and Sub-Chair at ASTM International, focusing on the establishment of standards for exoskeletons and exosuits. Previous roles include Vice President of Product Development at Harmonic Bionics, Inc., where responsibilities encompassed quality assurance, clinical research, and product development, as well as Program Manager at Acelity, overseeing significant regulatory compliance initiatives. Kalavati's early career includes experience as a Senior Design Engineer and Quality Engineer at Stryker, specializing in surgical robotics and operating room integration. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Computer Science from Georgia Institute of Technology, a Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Duke University, and a B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Karnataka.