Biography

Alana Mongkhounsavath is a Strategic Development Manager for Autodesk Research. She engages with companies to shape projects and research activities within the Autodesk Technology Centers Outsight Network. Motivated by impact and the opportunity to create a more sustainable world, Alana advises on manufacturing and engineering projects. A passionate advocate for innovation, she enjoys collaborating with companies that engage not just in their projects, but their surrounding communities so that their innovations drive lasting, positive change.

Alana started her career as a mechanical engineer where she actively led and designed for real-time solutions in manufacturing and future product programs. She finds pleasure in problem-solving for design to make solutions. When not championing innovation, she hikes to find inspiration from nature or volunteers to teach STEAM to engage the next generation of innovators.