Sumitha Panayanthatta

Sumitha Panayanthatta is a Principal R&D Software Engineer at Shockwave Medical since September 2025. Prior to this role, Sumitha served as a Principal Embedded Software Engineer at Zoetis Inc., focusing on embedded C/C++ applications for animal healthcare diagnostic devices, and previously held positions at AMPEX Data Systems Corporation as a Senior Software Engineer, Rivian, Accenture, AMD, and Persistent Systems, gaining extensive experience in software development across various industries, including automotive, healthcare, and semiconductor manufacturing. Sumitha’s educational background includes a Master's in Computer Engineering and a Bachelor's in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from reputable institutions.