Ramesha B S is an accomplished professional with over 19 years of experience in Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE), product design, business development, and academic collaboration. Currently serving as the Head of Academic Initiatives at Altair, Ramesha is instrumental in bridging the gap between academia and industry. His role includes promoting Altair’s technology in universities, supporting startups and incubators, and facilitating student competitions.

Ramesha has been actively involved in Altair’s CSR Initiatives and plays a significant role in promoting Altair Inspire and Hypermesh across academic institutions. He leads strategic partnerships to enhance curriculum, integrate Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC), and offer free academic licenses to institutions.

Career Highlights:

• Academic Initiatives Leader: Ramesha has been with Altair for over 19 years, where he has held key positions, including Senior Manager of Academic and Startup Initiatives. He leads initiatives aimed at empowering universities and startups with cutting-edge CAE tools and simulation technologies.
• Industry Expertise: Before taking on his current role, he managed business development for Altair’s products across major automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and engineering consultancy firms in South India. His in-depth understanding of HyperWorks and Ansys Interface has made him a technical expert in pre-sales and post-sales support.
• Collaboration with Startups and Incubators: Ramesha plays a crucial role in Altair’s startup programs, helping young companies and university-based incubators access advanced CAE tools for product development and innovation.
• Academic Outreach: Ramesha’s passion for academic-industry collaboration is reflected in his outreach activities, where he supports academic institutions in incorporating Altair’s simulation technologies into their curricula. He also organizes student competitions in data science and engineering simulation.
• Technical Leadership: His technical acumen spans various roles, from Technical Manager for HyperWorks products to leading business development for defense and academic sectors. He has provided end-to-end support for major technical solutions involving CAE tools, product development, and simulation software.

Leadership and Associations:

• Member of ASME Steering Committee for MEED: Actively participates in steering technical innovations in mechanical engineering education.
• Organizing Committee (OC) Member for SAE TIFAN and SAE Baja: Engaged in organizing technical challenges for engineering students.
• IQAC Member at AKTU University, Lucknow: Ramesha contributes to academic quality assurance in one of India’s leading universities.

Early Career:

Ramesha began his career with Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) as a graduate trainee, working on robotic programming for arc welding. His early experience in product design at Deccan Hydraulics Pvt. Ltd. further solidified his expertise in engineering and product development.

Educational Background:

• M.Tech in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering from National Institute of Technology Karnataka
• B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from Bangalore University

With deep expertise in engineering simulations, business development, and academic partnerships, Ramesha continues to drive academic and industry success at Altair. His leadership is characterized by his commitment to fostering innovation and technology adoption across academic institutions and startups in India.