Ceeman Brightson Vellaithurai

Ceeman Brightson Vellaithurai is a Senior Engineering Manager in Data Center Engineering at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) since September 2013, overseeing a team of 30 professionals. Vellaithurai has established a trusted advisor role with new customers, generating significant bookings. Prior experience includes roles as a Project Engineer - Supervisor at SEL, where Vellaithurai developed efficient processes for system studies, and as a Research Assistant at Washington State University, where setup of the Smart Grid Demonstration and Research Integration Lab was completed. Education includes pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering at Washington State University from 2020 to 2025, a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from 2011 to 2013 at the same institution, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from Anna University Chennai, completed in 2011.