VENKATRAGHAVAN
A seasoned mechanical engineering leader with over 6 years of experience, I specialize in transforming innovative concepts into market-ready products. My expertise spans a variety of manufacturing processes, including injection molding, sheet metal fabrication, PCB interconnects, casting, and vacuum forming.

ABOUT ME
With a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University, I am driven by a passion for addressing complex, impactful problems through fundamental engineering principles. My undergraduate experience with the SAE BAJA team allowed me to develop and apply my engineering fundamentals, while my Master's studies further honed my product development skills, emphasizing a strong focus on execution.
Corportate Experience :
I have devoted the past 6+ years to SPAN.IO INC, joining as a founding mechanical engineer. I successfully led the development of three generations of SPAN panels and played a key role in bringing the SPAN EVSE from concept to production.
My passion lies in designing impactful products that make a positive difference on the planet and add value to consumers. While my focus at SPAN has been on mechanical design, my experience spans various cross-functional domains including quality, supply chain, testing, reliability, certification, industrial design, and manufacturing.
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Having joined SPAN and working in the startup from day 0, I offer a unique perspective to the product development process. My execution-based mindset enables me to consistently achieve milestones while adeptly navigating complex design and schedule constraints.
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Additionally, I have served as a Mechanical engineering advisor for SOMATOFIT, supporting founder Hannah Fink in taking her concept Pilates reformer machine from idea to production. I provided guidance and facilitated the successful execution of the Pilates reformer by implementing key mechanisms that set the product apart from other incumbents in the industry.
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PRODUCTS
Following are the various products that I have worked on and taken from concept to production


PROJECTS
Following are the various products that I have designed over the course of my undergrad and now masters








