Vigneshwar Sakthivelpathi, Ph.D.

Vigneshwar Sakthivelpathi, Ph.D. has a diverse work experience spanning various roles in engineering and academia. Currently, they are a Co-Founder and Senior Engineering Manager at Somalytics, Inc, a position they have held since November 2021.

Before that, Vigneshwar served as a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Washington College of Engineering from November 2017 to December 2022. During this time, they conducted research and contributed to the field of engineering.

Prior to pursuing their Ph.D., Vigneshwar worked as a Project Engineer at National Oilwell Varco from January 2012 to August 2017. Here, they gained valuable experience in project management and engineering roles.

Before joining National Oilwell Varco, Vigneshwar worked as a Design Engineer at Boart Longyear from April 2010 to December 2011. As a Design Engineer, they contributed to the development and enhancement of engineering designs.

Vigneshwar began their career as a Mechanical Engineering Intern at Monadelphous from November 2008 to February 2009. This internship provided him with hands-on experience and exposure to different aspects of mechanical engineering.

Overall, Vigneshwar Sakthivelpathi, Ph.D. has a strong background in engineering, spanning roles in project management, research, and design.

Vigneshwar Sakthivelpathi, Ph.D. began their education by obtaining a High School Certificate from Helena College in 2005. In 2009, they completed their Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Curtin University. Vigneshwar then pursued further education at the University of Washington College of Engineering, where they obtained a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering in 2019. In 2022, Vigneshwar completed their highest level of education, earning a Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Washington College of Engineering.