S5E51 Manish Kumar | Being CEO at SOLIDWORKS

Send us a textToday, we are honored to speak with Manish Kumar whose journey from a curious engineer to the CEO of SolidWorks is both inspiring and insightful. In this conversation, Manish discusses the evolution of SolidWorks, the introduction of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, the integration of cloud computing and AI, and the process of translating user feedback into product development. Manish also reflects on the challenges of being a CEO, the importance of embracing change, and lessons learned from failures.Main Topics Covered:Manish's background and early influences that led him to engineeringTransition from mechanical engineering to software and joining SolidWorksThe evolution of SolidWorks and its user experience focusIntroduction to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform and its capabilitiesCloud computing and the development of X DesignAI integration in CAD workflows and automation of drawing creationThe process of gathering customer feedback and incorporating it into product developmentChallenges of being a CEO and the importance of taking risksLessons learned from failures and the power of storytelling to convince stakeholdersAbout the guest: Manish Kumar, is a luminary in the world of CAD software and engineering innovation. He currently serves as the CEO of SOLIDWORKS and Vice President of R&D at Dassault Systèmes, where he has been instrumental in evolving one of the most respected platforms in the design world. With over two decades of experience, Manish has led transformative projects, from pioneering Agile methodologies at SolidWorks to spearheading the shift toward SaaS-based cloud computing.A graduate of IIT Delhi and Harvard University, Manish combines technical brilliance with a deep commitment to empowering engineers and designers globally. Outside of his professional endeavors, he’s an avid reader, movie enthusiast, and traveler, finding inspiration in both the digital and real worlds.Links:Manish Kumar - LinkedInSOLIDWORKS WebsiteAaron Moncur, hostDownload the Essential Guide to Designing Test Fixtures: https://pipelinemedialab.beehiiv.com/test-fixtureAbout Being An Engineer The Being An Engineer podcast is a repository for industry knowledge and a tool through which engineers learn about and connect with relevant companies, technologies, people resources, and opportunities. We feature successful mechanical engineers and interview engineers who are passionate about their work and who made a great impact on the engineering community. The Being An Engineer podcast is brought to you by Pipeline Design & Engineering. Pipeline partners with medical & other device engineering teams who need turnkey equipment such as cycle test machines, custom test fixtures, automation equipment, assembly jigs, inspection stations and more. You can find us on the web at www.teampipeline.us

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