chandan sathees chandran

As Director of Engineering at Studio Elemento, I lead the engineering function in transforming innovative design concepts into practical, manufacturable, and market-ready products. Working closely with industrial designers, researchers, and clients, I oversee the technical development process from concept evaluation and engineering feasibility through detailed design, prototyping, testing, and pro

Leading Zitto Motors in developing next-generation electric mobility solutions through innovative engineering and intelligent vehicle technologies. Focused on building high-performance electric motorcycles and automotive-grade EV components that combine cutting-edge technology, reliability, AI, Edge computing and scalable design.

• Spearheaded vehicle concept development, styling, engineering design, and simulation activities for prototype electric vehicle programs.

• Directed vehicle architecture development, including chassis design, swingarm design, powertrain selection, and system integration.

• Created and validated MATLAB/Simulink vehicle models for performance prediction, control strategy development, and system o

Reassembly and end of line thermal and functional testing for Model S and X.

• Engineered a comprehensive battery thermal testing platform to analyze the effectiveness of air-cooling strategies in lithium-ion battery packs under various packaging and airflow configurations for electric vehicle prototypes.

• Created a standalone battery pack design and sizing tool capable of generating optimized battery configurations, performance metrics, and system outputs for battery el

• Managed instrument modularity programs and project execution for Medtronic's medical device portfolio as a Mechanical Engineering Consultant with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS).

• Drove cost-reduction initiatives through should-cost analysis, supplier rationalization, and manufacturing process optimization.

• Worked closely with global engineering, sourcing, and manufacturing teams to support

• Designed and fabricated a Go-Kart for participation in a National Go-Kart Racing Competition.

• Led the design and development of key vehicle subsystems, including the chassis, motor mounting system, final drive mechanism, and swingarm assembly.

• Performed CAD modeling, structural design, component integration, and manufacturing coordination to ensure vehicle performance, reliability, and com

Completed an MBA in Operations Management with a thesis on Industry 4.0 implementation in Indian industries.

PGDM in operations management with a final thesis on Implementation of Industry 4.0 in Indian industries.

Completed a Master's degree in Automotive Engineering Technology.

Automobile engineering

Earned a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Automobile Engineering.