Arvind Ananthanarayanan

Arvind Ananthanarayanan is an experienced technical program manager with a robust background in mechanical engineering and a proven track record in leading complex projects across various organizations. Currently serving as Principal TPM for Project Nazare at Meta, Arvind oversees the delivery of the company's flagship AR program, encompassing all layers of hardware and software development. Prior experience includes roles at Rockwell Automation, where responsibilities spanned from project lead for next-generation safety products to supervisory roles in mechanical engineering teams. Earlier positions include research engineering at Barrett Technology, robotics-focused work at Vecna Robotics, and postdoctoral research at MIT, establishing a strong foundation in kinematics and sensor integration. Arvind holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland and a B.Tech. from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay.