We are a life-centric engineering design firm with strong beliefs in our collaborative and inclusive approaches to engineering consulting. We develop conscious engineering designs through our intuitiveness, expansive creativity and robust skills.
Bringing Uyir or life back to engineering is our motto and the goal that we strive to achieve in all our projects.
Our Clients & Partners
Our Team
Rathi Perumal, M.Eng., P.Eng., Founder & CEO
Rathi Perumal, CEO of Uyir Engineering Inc., is a trailblazer in the electrical engineering world. Holding degrees in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering from India and a Master’s from the University of Windsor, Rathi boasts over 13 years of professional experience in electrical engineering in both the US and Canada. She has been recognized as a TOP 40 under 40 Kingston Young Professional, a testament to her entrepreneurial innovation, resilience, and ability to conceptualize and design effective solutions.
Rathi’s expertise spans troubleshooting machinery to collaborating on alternative fuel projects with strategic partners in the environment and climate change sector. Her entrepreneurial spirit led her to establish one of Canada’s first women-led global engineering consulting firms, leveraging AI for enhanced efficiency, starting in Kingston with a clear vision on how to expand beyond the Canadian borders. This venture is deeply rooted in her professional experiences and the lessons she has learned along the way.
Rathi’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is evident in her volunteer work with We Build a Dream and Her-Power council. These efforts are heavily influenced by her experiences growing up and her life as a newcomer to Canada. Rathi’s story is one of a relentless pursuit of excellence, consistently asking the right questions to incrementally improve the status quo. When the timing is right, she applies these principles to achieve breakthrough innovations. This approach was the foundation for conceptualizing, establishing and developing the vision for Uyir Engineering.
Sri, B.Eng.
A mechanical engineer with electrical OBC design capabilities, developing his skills in Ansys, Creo, AutoCAD & site documentation. He is a motorcycle enthusiast & in his free time, he enjoys online gaming and traveling.
Ajith Krishna, B.Eng.
A civil engineer, currently working at developing his mechanical and electrical OBC design knowledge while developing skills in AutoCAD, Staad Pro, Revit Architecture and Project Management. He is a passionate cook and enjoys exploring different cuisines in his free time.
