Vinod Kettay
At Vectra, we have built a SaaS platform that automates the Generation of Engineering Drawings, enabling a very substantial reduction in Time to MArket for Manufacturing & Construction firms.
Founder & CEO @ Vectra · Cary, NC, USA
About Vinod
Vinod Kettay is the Founder & CEO of Vectra, a technology company that has BUILT and PROVEN patent-pending software that automates the creation of Engineering Drawings and Model-Based Definition from 3D CAD models. Earlier in his career, Vinod worked at General Motors in manufacturing engineering and program management, including responsibility for the Pontiac Grand Prix. He later founded Vectra and has spent more than two decades working with manufacturers and engineering organizations. Today, he is focused on scaling Vectra’s Auto2D and AutoMBD platforms across the Manufacturing (Automotive, Aerospace, Industrial, High-tech, Energy, etc.) and Construction sectors.
Company
Vectra
vectraglobal.com
Vectra automates the creation of engineering drawings and MBD directly from 3D CAD models, reducing work that takes weeks to hours and enabling Manufacturers and Construction firms to accelerate time-to-market & cut Engineering costs
Funding Stage
Seed
Funding Raised
$5m to $10m
Team Size
50-100 employees
Annual Revenue
$1M to $2.5M
Founded
2021
Industry
Technology
Skills
Manufacturing & Industrial Systems
Over 3 decades of experience working deeply within manufacturing and industrial engineering ecosystems.
Manufacturing Engineering
Extensive manufacturing engineering background with over two decades collaborating with industrial enterprises.
Founded company
Founded Vectra, developing patented technologies and growing the company to over 50 employees.
3D CAD / Model-Based Definition
Built and commercialized patent-pending software automating engineering drawings and MBD from 3D CAD models.
Executive Management
Serves as Founder & CEO of Vectra, leading strategy, team growth to 50-100 employees, and operational scaling.
Automotive
Extensive domain knowledge gained through early career leadership at General Motors and ongoing automotive software solutions.
Raised Funding
Secured between $5M and $10M in Seed funding to accelerate Vectra's growth and product roadmap.
Program Management
Managed complex automotive manufacturing programs at General Motors, including the Pontiac Grand Prix.
SaaS Platform Development
Spearheaded the development and scaling of Vectra's Auto2D and AutoMBD SaaS platforms.
Construction
Focused on expanding CAD automation technology across modern construction engineering organizations.
Experience
job
Founder & CEO
Vectra
Lead corporate strategy, engineering development, and market commercialization of patent-pending SaaS platforms Auto2D and AutoMBD for manufacturing and construction firms.
Invented and deployed patent-pending CAD automation software, raised $5M+ in Seed capital, closing high ACV Contracts ($5M+ ACV)
job
Program Manager
General Motors
Responsible for cross-functional vehicle program management.
Led program management for the Pontiac Grand Prix.
Manufacturing Engineer
General Motors
Responsible for designing & implementing Industrial Automation systems
Founder & CEO
Vectra
Developed the first Robotic Process Automation platform that automates the generation of Engineering Drawings
Enabled clients to reduce time-to-market by weeks while lowering engineering costs.