Sanjai Kumaran

Evaluator
DISC Type : CDS

Process Engineer at Tesla

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Overview

Sanjai is a process-oriented engineer at Tesla with a Masters degree in Integrated Manufacturing & Systems Engineering from NC State. He has a diverse background in consulting and startups, focused on enhancing efficiency in manufacturing processes and supply chains. People who have worked with him describe him as reliable and easy to work with.

Outside of his professional life, Sanjai is active and enjoys playing football, going to the gym, and exploring new places. He also has a creative side, with interests in cooking and going for drives while listening to music.

During a summer internship, he not only learned how to operate a forklift but also earned his forklift certification.

Personality Overview

Quality Focused

Thorough Evaluator

Hard To Convince

They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service  They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical

Topics They Care About

Process Improvement
His experience includes consulting on process efficiency, optimizing plant layouts, and identifying non-value-added activities to reduce lead times and minimize idle time.
Supply Chain Management
He holds a certification in Supply Chain Foundations and previously managed end-to-end supply chain, operations, and sales for a team of over 40 professionals.
Manufacturing Systems
He is pursuing a Master's degree in Integrated Manufacturing & Systems Engineering and applies this knowledge directly in his process engineering role at Tesla.

Media Appearances

Sanjai has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2025
Process Engineer at Tesla
7-2025 - 8-2025
Production Planner at Palziv North America
6-2025 - 6-2025
Inventory Control at Palziv North America
4-2025 - 6-2025
Process Improvement Consultant at NC State University Industry Expansion Solutions
5-2023 - 7-2023
Senior Category Manager at Urban Company

Education

8-2024 - 5-2026
Master of Science - MS from North Carolina State University
7-2017 - 7-2021
Bachelor of Technology from National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli

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Exp : 2 Location : Raleigh, North Carolina, United States Job Level : Junior Designation : Process Engineer at Tesla
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Insights For Selling To Sanjai

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘the ROI of this’, ‘X% more’ etc.
  • Showcase your competitive superiority clearly when possible or address it at the minimum
  • Be prepared for comments or questions that are critical of your product or your claims

DONT's

  • Avoid making strong statements, instead invite them to agree with you by asking them questions
  • Avoid too much small talk, just a few formal pleasantries should be fine
  • Don’t nudge them to do something by using the logic that others have done the same

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Sanjai is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Sanjai

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Sanjai move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Sanjai take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

You And Sanjai

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