Sasivarnan Kanaghasalam Sathyapriya

Automotive and electric‑powertrain engineer with product development experience: Sasivarnan spent several years at Jaguar Land Rover in graduate‑trainee and engineering roles (E‑machine engineer, product‑owner positions), giving him hands‑on experience in vehicle electrification and automotive product cycles before moving to management studies.

Transitioning into management and autonomy: As an MBA candidate at MIT Sloan, he has taken leadership roles in MIT Driverless (listed as a team leader/General Manager) and in multi‑institution autonomous racing collaborations (MIT‑PITT‑RW), indicating a shift toward product/strategy and technical leadership in autonomy and mobility. mit+2

Education and mentoring focus: He co‑founded Shrie Shrie Academy and is listed as an academic mentor there, showing a continuing commitment to education, tutoring, and outreach alongside his engineering and leadership pursuits. shrieshrieacademy

Interdisciplinary student engagement at MIT: While at MIT Sloan he has been active in sustainability/systemic‑investing projects and student clubs, blending engineering, product, and strategy interests (e.g., SISC working group and student events), which suggests strengths in cross‑functional collaboration and applying technical knowledge to business and policy problems. mit+1