Manoj Mahendran

Manoj Mahendran is a seasoned professional in the Aerospace and Defense sectors, currently serving as Sales Director at Synopsys Inc since July 2025. Prior to this role, Manoj held similar positions at Ansys from April 2020 to July 2025, where responsibilities included Global Account Director and Enterprise Regional Account Manager. Manoj has a strong track record, exemplified by a successful tenure at Altair as an Account Manager, achieving significant territory growth and exceeding sales quotas. Previous experience includes notable positions at PADT, Inc, where leadership and innovation led to substantial deals and recognition for top performance. Manoj’s career began with technical roles, including Project/Analysis Engineer at Rain Bird Corporation and Research/Teaching Assistant at Arizona State University, culminating in a solid educational background with M.S.E and B.S.E degrees in Aerospace Engineering from Arizona State University, along with a Mini MBA from the University of St. Thomas.