Summary
Swathika M is an FEA and simulation leader with 10 years of multidisciplinary experience spanning aerospace academia and industry, currently leading the FEA SIG at SLB and modeling work at Schlumberger. She holds a PhD in Applied Mechanics from IIT Madras and an MBA, combining deep technical expertise in ANSYS, aircraft structures and LabVIEW with business and program development acumen. Her background includes research and teaching roles at IIT Madras, leadership positions in the Indian Society of Applied Mechanics, and advisory experience with an aerospace startup, reflecting a rare mix of hands-on analysis, mentorship, and sector engagement. Known for tackling complex structural problems across domains, she balances rigorous academic methods with practical, industry-focused simulation workflows. An understated trait: she pairs high-level strategy with the willingness to "搬砖" — doing detailed engineering work herself when projects demand it.
10 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
M. E, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, M. E, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering at Sathyabama University
The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
BE, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, BE, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering at Park College of Engineering and Technology
English, Tamil