Sanya's Journey

Sanya Mathura is a highly accomplished professional in the field of engineering and reliability, with a proven track record of success in providing solutions to complex problems in various industries. She is currently the Managing Director of Strategic Reliability Solutions Ltd, a leading consulting firm that specializes in helping clients improve their asset reliability and maintenance practices. Sanya holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering as well as a Masters in Engineering Asset Management from The University of the West Indies and has over 15 years of experience in the industry. She has worked with several well-known companies and has been recognized for her exceptional work in the field of reliability and lubrication engineering. Her expertise in developing and implementing asset management strategies, risk assessments, and root cause analysis has earned her a reputation as a subject matter expert. As the head of Strategic Reliability Solutions Ltd, Sanya leads a team of highly skilled professionals who provide a wide range of services to clients across various industries, including oil and gas, manufacturing, and transportation. Under her leadership, the company has expanded its services and is now recognized as a leading provider of reliability engineering services in the industry across the globe. In addition to her work at Strategic Reliability Solutions Ltd, Sanya is an active member of several professional organizations, including the International Council for Machinery Lubrication and writes technical papers for several organizations. She is also a sought-after speaker and has presented at various conferences and seminars on the topics of reliability engineering and lubrication. She is also an avid advocate for women in STEM and won the Engineer of the year award (2024) from Empowering Industry brand recently. She is the first female in the Caribbean to become an ICML certified MLE (Machinery Lubrication Engineer) and sits on the board for this exam. Sanya was also the first female in the world to achieve the ICML Varnish badges (VIM & VPR). Again, she was the first female in the world to achieve the Mobius Institute FL CAT I (Field Lubrication Analyst) certification (as per their public records). She is part of the editorial board for Precision Lubrication Magazine and writes a lot of technical articles on various platforms. She is also part of the Advisory board for the Lubricant Expo North America & The Bearing Show North America. Sanya is also a digital editor for the STLE TLT magazine and writes a column for the Equipment Today magazine. Sanya also became the first registered Machinery Lubricant Engineer by the Board of Engineering Trinidad & Tobago. Sanya also published her first book, “Lubrication Degradation Mechanisms, A Complete Guide” with CRC press in November, 2020. In December, 2021 she launched her second book, “Lubrication Degradation – Getting into the Root Causes” co-authored with Bob Latino of Prelical Solutions LLC. Sanya has also co-authored, “Machinery Lubrication Technician (MLT) I & II Certification Exam Guide” with Michael Holloway of 5th Order Industry LLC in 2021. Furthermore, she co-authored, “Preventing Turbomachinery ‘Cholesterol’ – The Story of Varnish” with Greg Livingstone in 2022. She is the series editor for the books, Empowering Women in STEM – Personal Stories and Career Journeys from Around the World, Empowering Women in STEM – Working Together to Inspire the Future and Empowering women in STEM – Pioneering Paths to Shape the Future (with a couple more books on the way). Sanya's passion for excellence, coupled with her expertise in the field of engineering and reliability, has made her a respected and highly sought-after professional in the industry. Her dedication to providing exceptional service to clients and her commitment to staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends has earned her the respect of her peers and the admiration of her clients.