# Harish Skumar

> Innovation enthusiasts and passionate about technology

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/harishskumar

Executive technologist and visionary leader building the operating system for the physical world, with a rare blend of hardware, robotics, AI, and software systems expertise developed across top-tier technology and industrial organizations.

Highly regarded professional track record delivering production-ready systems in regulated, safety-critical environments, with deep experience translating emerging technologies into scalable, real-world platforms. Expertise in applying first-principles thinking, technical analysis, and system architecture to identify value drivers in complex, high-consequence domains.

► Founded and scaled an AI-powered, hardware-agnostic inspection platform anticipating the global aviation maintenance labor choke point years before it materialized

► Led development of autonomous and AI/ML-driven inspection workflows across aviation, energy, automotive, and defense sectors

► Designed and built a semi-autonomous nuclear inspection robot for Ontario Power Generation’s NextGen CANDU reactor fuel channels

► Delivered award-winning and industry-first hardware innovations at General Motors’ high-performance engineering teams, including advanced lightweight structural systems and opto-mechanical products taken from R&D through production

Adaptable and execution-focused leader with a consistent record of building and leading high-performing, cross-functional teams in high-pressure environments. Known for navigating ambiguity, aligning stakeholders, and delivering systems where reliability, compliance, and scalability are non-negotiable.

My expertise: Strategic Vision & Foresight; AI & Autonomous Systems; Aviation & Safety-Critical Platforms; Hardware-Agnostic AI; Digital Twins & Inspection Systems; Go-to-Market Strategy (GTM); Product & Platform Architecture; Regulatory & Compliance Workflows (FAA/EASA); Technical Program Leadership; Risk Management; Scalable Systems Design.

## Work Experience
### Founder @ ArcheanX
Jan 2025 – Present
We solve one of the biggest inefficiencies in aviation, defense, infrastructure, and environmental operations: manual inspections that are slow, inconsistent, and costly. Our symbiotic-AI edge platform turns these processes into real-time, scalable, and compliance-ready workflows, creating living digital twins of physical assets

Our platform is hardware-agnostic and deployable without retraining, enabling real-time anomaly detection and 3D digital twin generation across aircraft, VTOL/eVTOLs, naval vessels, urban infrastructure, and environmental sites. Early pilots with business, charter/private operators and MROs have shown 10x faster, safer inspection saving up to 93% cost while improving safety and operational intelligence.

### Engineering Consultant @ Stealth Startup
Jan 2024 – Jan 2025

### Senior Product Design Engineer @ Google
Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 | San Jose, California, United States
• Collaborate with Industrial Design on 3-4 accessory band designs, integrate assemblies, designing components for Fitbit Products utilizing technical knowledge to deliver high quality and reliable components
• Liaison with overseas vendors through the design, development, and manufacturing process, ensuring all products pass reliability and cosmetic requirements
• Assist in planning and managing CAD-related tasks within project timelines. Monitor progress, adjust designs as necessary, and ensure that project milestones are met
• Create mechanical drawings and define acceptable tolerances to maintain clear organization on Bills of Materials
• Experience in overseeing the design and implementation of complex systems. Expert in creating detailed 3D and 2D CAD models and technical drawings using SolidWorks and Siemens NX.
• Review DFM & FAI from supplier, provide feedback on tooling design and have thorough documentation on design work
• Skilled in conducting comprehensive packaging studies, performing preliminary thermal analysis, and generating high-quality visual renderings. Proven ability to lead cross- functional teams in optimizing product design and ensuring alignment with project specifications and performance requirements.
• Develop and analyze REL plans and test results. Perform failure analysis and improve design on any failures
• Utilize advanced CAD software tools, such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or Siemens NX, to create precise and detailed designs. Stay current with software updates and industry best practices.
• Cradle to grave in Product Design Engineering lifecycle, including DFM, tolerance analysis, tooling, and manufacturing at scale using Siemens UG NX.
• Experience in designing products with soft goods (plastics, silicone, leather, and textile materials.) with exceptional attention to detail and experience with cosmetic parts.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives by suggesting enhancements to design
processes, tools, and methodologies.

### Senior Design Engineer - Laser System Integration @ KYOCERA SLD Laser
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | Fremont, California, United States
Engineering group lead for Optomechanical development including 3D& 2D CAD files
using Solidworks/NX, packaging studies, rough thermal analysis, drawings, and visual
renderings.
• Worked closely with BD/Marketing to support new product demonstrations that
ultimately lead to new customer wins through open communication and by supporting
decision-making responsibilities.
• Utilize advanced CAD software tools, such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or Siemens NX, to
create precise and detailed designs. Stay current with software updates and industry best
practices.
• Lead development of Optomechanical products for various applications, Automotive
(Rivian, Ferrari, General Motors), Aviation (SpectoLabs - Boeing), Military (Japan
Military) & Consumer (Stadium/Fields, Construction, Fire & Rescue Lifeline, etc.)
• Experience designing and deploying high precision assembly tools, concepts, and
processes for optical/imaging devices such as GD&T, tolerance analysis, and associated
metrology using Siemens UG NX
• Ensure that all CAD outputs are accurate and of high quality. Implement best practices
for design and drafting to minimize errors and enhance product reliability.
• Optical design experience with general understanding of optical principles and packaging
scope of entire system design integration by collaborating with in-house and vendor

### Senior Lead Engineer - Body Exterior & Lighting @ Fisker Inc
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | San Francisco Bay Area
Reported directly to Chief Engineer of Body Engineering, CTO and SVP of Engineering, work with various engineering partners and component suppliers to lead the Body Exterior Team
• Lead Body Exterior Systems including Washer, Wiper, Outside Mirrors, Bumper incl. ADAS/Radar, and Front & Rear-End Modules along with associated electronics/electrical systems.
• Participate in the creation of validation test plans and ensure US/EU/China regulatory compliance
• Collaborate with Industrial Design on 3-4 accessory band designs, integrate assemblies, designing
components for Exterior components and products utilizing technical knowledge to deliver high
quality and reliable components. Siemens UG NX and Catia V5
• Liaison with overseas vendors through the design, development, and implement multi-faceted
manufacturing process, ensuring all products pass reliability and cosmetic requirements
• Familiar with physical components of headset and Create mechanical drawings and define acceptable
tolerances to maintain clear organization on Bills of Materials. Review DFM & FAI from supplier, provide feedback on tooling design and have thorough documentation on design work using NX and/ or Catia V5
• Develop and analyze REL plans and test results. Perform failure analysis and improve design on any failures
• Cradle to grave in Product Design Engineering lifecycle, including DFM, DFA, DoE, DoA, DoM, tolerance analysis, tooling, and manufacturing at scale
• Experience in designing products with soft goods (plastics, silicone, leather, and textile materials) and hard goods (Injection molding, blow molding, Die-cast, carbon fiber, additive manufacturing) with exceptional attention to detail and experience with cosmetic parts.

### Lead Program Innovation Manager – Performance Exterior Aero/Advance Technology @ General Motors
Jan 2014 – Jan 2021 | Warren, MI
- Engineering Innovation Lead for Cadillac, C7/C8 Corvette, BEV Vehicles/Trucks (AEV), and NextGen technical cost saving initiatives/implementations.
- Lead cross-functional partnerships and engage in/lead cross-functional teams and initiatives internal and external organizations.
- Develop budget targets, track and monitoring operational are met, kept on-track corporate goals and project performance metrices.
- Problem root cause analysis, problem solving and decision making with long-term strategic vision.
- Cradle to grave projects with support through Warranty and Field Issues Actions
- Research and Development of new technologies through effective ATW Projects (Advanced Technology Workshops) for EV/AEV and be first to market/first to industry
- Experienced with developing and monitoring production strategies and performance metrics
- Support Production Plant issue with working knowledge of facilities equipment, operations, and management for timely resolutions specific to each plant. 
- Prepare / review Engineering WO for changes ensure Right First Time Objectives.
- Interpret / perform CAE/FEA simulation results (Nastran/Patran) and integrate recommendations into product design using NX CAD and Team Center Modules.
- Participate in the iterative process with the GM Program Team for design/styling studio to deliver the optimal balance of form vs. function vs. cost vs. weight.
- Support/lead technical reviews
- Lead, design and implemented multi-faceted manufacturing processes i.e. Injection, compression, pre-preg carbon fiber, additive manufacturing etc. 
- Experience in prototype product development and large volume automated manufacturing
- Provide technical leadership for advanced technology development
- Communicate, coordinate, & consult with engineering departments, Marketing, Personalization Management, Design Studio, and Customers
- Encourage supplier-based ideas, develop DRBFM/DFMEA/PFMEA, coordinate required testing and track implementation of change.

### Project Engineer @ ABC Technologies
Jan 2013 – Jan 2014
•	Serve as a key liaison with the automotive OEMs
•	Coordinate tasks and correspond with corporate and plant Engineering teams
•	Lead both internal and customer core teams to develop products within the design, cost, timing and quality objectives of the program
•	Prepare and track costs metrics such as detailed piece price and tooling breakdowns. 
•	Develop timelines and manage schedules to launch projects on time and within budget
•	Create open issues and meeting minutes to track and report the program’s deliverables
•	Resolve program issues and maintain customer satisfaction
•	Manage engineering changes at the customer and internally, insuring all data submissions are met and design changes are updated 
•	Insure all prototype parts and documentation is submitted correctly and on time
•	Insure VA/VE cost saving goals are established and implemented
•	Support development activities at the customer including vehicle builds at the assembly plants
•	Support customer and APQP deliverables such as DFMEA, ADV plans, R@R and PPAP and ensure they are on time and completed correctly

### Design Engineering and Marketing @ Siemens Canada
Jan 2010 – Jan 2013


## Education
### Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)(Hons.) in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
Ontario Tech University

### Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Management, General (Hons.)
Ontario Tech University

### OSSD
Mississauga Secondary School


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/harish-skumar

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