Shanthakumar M S is a Vice President and Technology Manager at Hitachi Energy, Grid Integration - HVDC. He has extensive experience in technology management, business strategy, market and customer relationship management, P&L account management, and customer account management with global collaboration. He is skilled in technology management, product management, and business development. Shanthakumar has worked for Hitachi Energy, ABB MV AC Drives, and Nelco Limited - A Tata Company. He holds an M.Tech in Industrial drives and computer applications from Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan.