Sriram Kumar, a specialized Vessel Performance Specialist at Cargill since May 2023, brings extensive experience in marine performance management. Prior roles include Hull Performance Manager at Carnival Maritime GmbH, where responsibilities encompassed maintaining hull condition and evaluating underwater maintenance technologies. As Product Manager at Navidium Plc, Sriram developed cloud platform features utilizing telemetry data for fleet monitoring. Leadership experience at XShip Design and Analytics involved analyzing fuel performance data and managing a team of analysts, while earlier roles at Navgathi Marine Design & Constructions and Indian Maritime University concentrated on hydrodynamic performance and education in naval architecture. Sriram holds a Master's degree in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering from Indian Maritime University and a Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani.