Anand Swaminathan is a seasoned professional in the field of robotics and controls, currently serving as a Senior Manager and Senior Staff Engineer for Motion Planning and Controls at Tesla, with a focus on TeslaBot. Previously, Anand held the position of Electrical and Controls Engineer at Vayu, LLC, and gained experience as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Michigan. Anand's early career included an internship in Electrical at Petrofac, showcasing a strong foundation in electrical systems and engineering projects.