Dr. Steven Lainé

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Director Solution Engineering at SimScale

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Overview

Dr. Steven Lainé is the Director of Solution Engineering at SimScale, leveraging his deep expertise in engineering simulation, materials science, and aerospace. With a Ph. D. from the University of Cambridge, he leads efforts in applying AI to solve complex design challenges. Colleagues describe him as exceptionally competent, result-driven, and committed to customer success.

He founded and directed his own successful consultancy, Steven Laine Engineering and Simulation Ltd. , before taking on leadership roles at SimScale and Ansys.

Personality Overview

Judgemental

Hard To Convince

Demanding

They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value.  They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully. They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles.

Topics They Care About

AI in Simulation
He actively presents on using "Agentic AI" as a copilot in simulation to guide setup, ensure accuracy, and predict failure modes for complex engineering problems.
Medical Device Design
He is a featured speaker at medical design and manufacturing events, such as MD&M West, showcasing simulation applications for devices like femoral stems.
Cloud-Native Engineering
Advocates for pairing cloud-native CAD with simulation to eliminate friction in the design process, enabling faster and more effective optimization studies.

Media Appearances

Employee Spotlight – Steven Lainé. Featured in SimScale Blog

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Dr. Steven Lainé from SimScale will go live with automotive‑w… (Facebook post). Featured in Facebook

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Work History

1-2026
Director Solution Engineering at SimScale
11-2024
Director at Steven Laine Engineering and Simulation Ltd.
5-2023 - 1-2026
Application Engineering Manager and AI Program Delivery Manager SimScale at SimScale
11-2020 - 1-2026
Application Engineering Manager at SimScale
2-2019 - 11-2020
Manager Application Engineering at Ansys

Education

2012 - 2016
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from University of Cambridge
2004 - 2009
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) from University of Leicester

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Insights For Selling To Dr. Steven

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them questions confidently while doing discovery, don’t be apologetic
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending too much time on pleasantries
  • Highlight the competitive differentiation of your product

DONT's

  • Avoid repeating yourself or making generalizations
  • Don’t expect them to change their mind quickly if they say no once
  • Don't try too hard to get friendly, let it happen with time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Dr. Steven is

  • Confidence in the product plays an important role, followed by powerful testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Dr. Steven

  • They might hesitate a little, but they will say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Dr. Steven move?

  • Their decision making speed is somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Dr. Steven take some risk or not?

  • Once they have analyzed the pros and cons, they can take some risks.

You And Dr. Steven

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