Started with Firm: 2003

Education:
M.S. Civil Engineering: Building Systems, University of Colorado – Boulder
B.S. Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of Michigan – Ann Arbor

Certifications/Licenses:
Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York.

Srikanth Puttagunta is Chief Executive Officer at SWA. Srikanth has been with SWA for over 18 years, serving as Chief Operating Officer from 2019 to 2021. As a longstanding member of SWA’s Board of Directors and finance subcommittee, he has taken an active role to assure the firm’s continued financial health and sustainable growth.

SWA is known for being visionary and does not accept industry standard practice as the only solution. Srikanth is devoted to nurturing talented individuals and innovative ideas. He seeks to remove barriers and increases opportunities for SWA team members to lead the industry forward.

During his tenure as COO, Srikanth steered SWA through the uncertainty of the COVID global pandemic, helping to ensure job security for all staff and financial security for the firm. He also spearheaded SWA’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative to foster an informed and evolving company culture. As CEO, Srikanth continues to make strides in the firm’s DEI initiatives and expand benefits for SWA employees.

Prior to becoming COO, Srikanth was a Principal Mechanical Engineer. He was primarily involved with SWA’s research and product development efforts through the Department of Energy’s Building America Research Program. Srikanth’s innovative work led to nationwide advancements in energy-efficient residential design and construction.