Santosh Raju is a Testing, Quality & Compliance Manager at Sandvik Mining & Rock Technology, where he focuses on ensuring product reliability and performance for the Newtrax™ line of mining technology solutions. With over 14 years of experience in engineering and digital solutions, he has contributed to various aspects of mining technology development.
In his current role, Santosh leads software and firmware testing programs, working to improve product quality and compliance with industry standards. His team handles validation processes including Factory and Site Acceptance Testing for global deployments. Previously, as Head of Digital Solutions at Sandvik's Bangalore Design Center, he helped expand the team and supported digital transformation projects across multiple product lines.
Santosh has been involved in several key initiatives including:
• Development of predictive maintenance solutions for mining equipment monitoring
• Cross-functional collaboration to address product quality challenges
• Software and firmware testing programs for Newtrax CAS Product
• Factory and Site Acceptance Testing coordination for global deployments of both OptiMine & Newtrax APDS/CAS Solutions.
He holds an MBA in Finance and a Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, and maintains PMP and SAFe Agile certifications. A frequent advocate for data-driven mining operations, he combines technical depth with business acumen to bridge the gap between R&D and industrial impact.