Rupa Sindhu Gunnam

Rupa Sindhu Gunnam is an experienced engineer with a focus on product development in the aerospace and energy sectors. Currently serving as a Senior Staff Engineer at Bloom Energy since September 2020, Rupa has progressed through various roles including Staff Engineer and Senior Engineer within the same company. Previous experience includes a position as a Mechanical Design Engineer at ASKA eVTOL Drive & Fly Vehicle, and a Mechanical Engineer role at Tesla. Prior to that, Rupa held positions as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer and Mechanical Design Engineer at Dynamatic Technologies Limited, where contributions included designing components for the Bell 407 helicopter. Early career experiences involved internships at Electronics Corporation of India Limited and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, focusing on aerospace technology and mechanical systems. Rupa holds a Master of Science in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from San José State University and a Bachelor of Technology in Aerospace Engineering from the Indian Institute of Aeronautical Engineering and Information Technology.