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Sivam Pillai is Co-Founder and CTO at Zolnoi, where he leads the development of industrial AI platforms deployed across more than 20 manufacturing customers and over 200 assets in the chemicals, polymers, glass, and oil & gas sectors. His work includes predictive maintenance systems, hybrid physics and machine learning models, GenAI applications with natural language interfaces, and Eval Sakhi, a published framework for defining AI evaluation plans; he also leads a cross-functional engineering team of more than 10. He holds a PhD from the National University of Singapore and has 15 years of experience across engineering, research, and enterprise technology, and is based in Bengaluru.
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Experience
- ZolnoiCo-Founder & CTOcurrent2021 — presentBengaluru
- Entrepreneur FirstFounder in Residence2021Bengaluru
- National University of SingaporePhD Student / Research Scholar2016 — 2021Singapore
- National University of SingaporeGraduate Assistant2016 — 2020Singapore
- AruviiCofounder2019 — 2020Singapore
- SiemensData Scientist (Part-time)2018 — 2019Singapore
- SiemensProduct Engineer2012 — 2015Frimley
- Edinburgh International Science FestivalScience Communicator2012United Kingdom
- Rizvi College of EngineeringLecturer - Research Co-ordinator2010 — 2011Mumbai Metropolitan Region
- Cognizant Technology SolutionsProgrammer Analyst Trainee2010Greater Chennai Area
Skills & more
Industrial and Enterprise AI SystemsApplied Machine Learning (Time-Series / Predictive Maintenance)AI Systems and Realtime Data ArchitectureProduct Strategy & OwnershipTechnical & Cross-Functional LeadershipB2B Solution Design / Industrial AI / Enterprise AIGenerative AI (GenAI | LangGraph | RAG | OLLAMA | Prompt Engineering | Fine Tuning)Python (Programming Language)1Data Science (Engineering | Analytics | Visualization)Robotics, Embedded Systems, AutomationRobot Operating System (ROS)Open-Source Development
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GitHubSmart ManufacturingGoogle Cloud Platform (GCP)Test-Driven DevelopmentBusiness & Growth StrategyMLOpsIoT/IIoTTime Series AnalysisDeep LearningMachine LearningArtificial IntelligenceProduct ManagementLanguages English · Hindi · Marathi · Tamil
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Sivam Pillai?
- Sivam Pillai is Co-Founder and CTO at Zolnoi, where he leads the development of industrial AI platforms deployed across more than 20 manufacturing customers and over 200 assets in the chemicals, polymers, glass, and oil & gas sectors. His work includes predictive maintenance systems, hybrid physics and machine learning models, GenAI applications with natural language interfaces, and Eval Sakhi, a published framework for defining AI evaluation plans; he also leads a cross-functional engineering team of more than 10. He holds a PhD from the National University of Singapore and has 15 years of experience across engineering, research, and enterprise technology, and is based in Bengaluru.
- Where does Sivam Pillai work?
- Sivam Pillai is CEO of Zolnoi.
- What companies did Sivam Pillai found?
- Sivam Pillai founded Zolnoi.
- Where did Sivam Pillai go to school?
- Sivam Pillai studied at National University of Singapore (Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Computational Intelligence - Electrical and Computer Engineering); The University of Salford (Master of Science (MSc), Robotics and Embedded Systems); Shri Guru Gobind Singhji Institute of Engineering and Technology (Bachelor of Technology, Electronics and Telecommunication).
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Entrepreneur First mafia885
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Reid HoffmanBoard MemberFounded LinkedIn +2Matthew WilsonFounder In ResidenceFounded Veratrak +2Rashid MansoorEntrepreneur, Inaugural CohortFounded HADEAN +2Eugene CheahEntrepreneur First 2017Founded Recursal AI, Inc. +2Steven RenwickCohort memberFounded Tilores +2Ruban KanapathippillaiEntrepreneur First 2024Founded Iterate AI +1
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National University of Singapore mafia184
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Aihui OngB.Sc.Founded Buela +3Eugene CheahComputer ScienceFounded Recursal AI, Inc. +2Vishal ChatrathMaster of EngineeringFounded Secondmind +2Mike MoradiLeadershipFounded Southwest Nanotechnologies +1Lloyd LeeExchange StudentFounded Hyperithm +1Sivamani VarunBachelor of Engineering - BEFounded Keygraph +1
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Cognizant mafia37
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The University of Salford mafia10
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Ian NjugunaBachelor’s DegreeFounded Fingo AfricaEd ThompsonFirstFounded MatillionIan ButterworthMScFounded Leuko LabsIfeanyi OkonkwoM.ScFounded TizetiJack DavenportPostgraduate DiplomaFounded GoalhangerDr. Danuta CichockaMSc in Environmental ResourcesFounded Resistell
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Same school
Also attended National University of Singapore524
Justin HallPartner at Golden Gate VenturesMahati SridharPartner, Rise of the Rest at RevolutionCeline XiaoInvestor at DN CapitalSofia DahouneInvestor at DaphniYi Min LohInvestment Associate at Burda Principal InvestmentsSean LooInvestment Analyst at Burda Principal Investments
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Also attended The University of Salford24
Edward LamDirector of Finance at The Spartan GroupEssi HänninenOffice Manager at Innovestor VenturesJim WilkinsonCFO at Oxford Science EnterprisesJoe KellettInvestor at M33 GrowthEdward Vaughan LuiPartner, Head of Impact at Bridges Fund Management Ltd.Ben HarrisonSenior Consultant at Resonance
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Shared employers
Also worked at Entrepreneur First715
Reid HoffmanCo-founder of LinkedIn; Partner at GreylockToby CoppelCo-founder and Partner at Mosaic VenturesBenedict EvansWrites a weekly technology newsletter read by close to 200,000 peoplePeterDeep Tech Investment Lead at Hummingbird VenturesAniTalent Team at Hummingbird VenturesIsabel FoxHead of Investor Relations at Hoxton Ventures
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Also worked at National University of Singapore108
Vinnie LauriaFounding Partner at Golden Gate VenturesKevin Wijayaインドネシア法人代表 (Indonesia Office Representative) at CyberAgent CapitalTony LaiInvestor at StartXSriram KrishnanStartup builder and investorPraachi Jain MehtaChief of Staff at Augment VenturesKiara ChiamESG & Risk Associate, Southeast Asia at Jungle Ventures
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Also worked at Siemens340
OttoInvestor at InvestinorCeline XiaoInvestor at DN CapitalBala SathiamurthyInvestor at IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)GiselaInvestor at Eudemian VenturesThomas MeierPartner, Head of Resilience in Energy & Resources Investments at Verve VenturesAlec GefridesTechnical Advisor at Forma Prime
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Also worked at Cognizant Technology Solutions71
Shinjan DasguptaSenior Analyst at Cottonwood Technology FundNick GasbarroChief of Staff at QED InvestorsPrayag MohantyPrincipal at Fireside Ventures Advisory LlpAnkur KhaitanPrincipal at Fireside Ventures Advisory LlpRia BhutoriaVenture Partner at Castle Island VenturesAditi JainAssociate Financial Operations at Titan Capital
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