Waled Raban

About Waled Raban

I’m on a mission to ensure future engineers don’t just graduate with theory, but with real-world, industry-ready experience. For over five years, I’ve partnered with hundreds of universities and colleges across the Western U.S. to embed Ansys simulation software into classrooms, research labs, and student-led projects; fueling hands-on learning through senior design sponsorships, enablement workshops, and strategic training. This isn’t about pushing software; it’s about equipping students with the same tools used by world-class engineering teams so they can innovate with confidence, stand out in the job market, and hit the ground running on day one. And now that Ansys is part of Synopsys, we’re unlocking new levels of cross-domain innovation by bringing simulation, design, and AI-driven insight even closer to the heart of engineering education.

Experience

1. Territory Sales Account Manager - Academic

   Synopsys Inc

   Jul 2025 — Present

   Leading academic strategy across 130+ universities and colleges in Southwestern USA, enabling faculty and students to integrate industry-leading simulation tools into research, teaching, and hands-on learning.Helping grow adoption of Ansys software by over 40% in key engineering programs.Supporting 200+ senior design and capstone teams across disciplines like aerospace, mechanical, biomedical, and electrical engineering.Mentoring 80+ student teams in national and international competitions using Ansys tools.Partnering with university leadership to launch simulation-based curriculum initiatives at top-tier institutions.Connecting thousands of students with Ansys training resources to strengthen job readiness and technical portfolios.

Education

• San Diego State University

  Bachelors of Science, Mechanical Engineering

  1999 — 2004