BW Auto World 40 Under 40 Winner: PS Satyanarayana - Electric Mobility Revolution
PS Satyanarayana serves as Staff Engineer at John Deere India where he fuses his automotive prowess with agricultural innovation, conceptualising frugal technological solutions.
Satyanarayana describes himself as a curiously insightful engineer with 18 years of comprehensive expertise spanning IC engines, electric mobility and a profound background in agricultural machines.
As an alumnus of IIT Madras, his academic credentials are complemented by a pioneering spirit, with more than 95 patents and two international journal publications. Passionate about driving advancements in both the automotive and agricultural domains, Sathyanarayana’s journey reflects a commitment creating quantified business value and enhancing farmer comfort, convenience and productivity.
His leadership shines through as he led multidisciplinary teams, fostering an innovation culture that has resulted in over a dozen patented technology solutions for John Deere's agricultural machines in 2022-23.
Leveraging the local electrification ecosystem in India, he integrated technology partners, contributing to the realisation of the company's electrification objectives like developing the first frugal country-specific hybrid electric agricultural vehicle.
Satyanarayana believes that his ability to envision and deliver cost-effective electro-mechanical design solutions reflect his prowess in problem-solving. He has mentored young engineers in innovation methodologies, empowering six first-time inventors to collectively advance success. According to him, a dedication to talent development is crucial for ensuring sustained growth and innovation in the auto sector.
Satyanarayana believes that in a time of rapid industry shifts towards sustainability, his role in driving electrification initiatives positions him as a key player in shaping the future of the auto sector.
