Biju Puthalath Thazha Kuniyil is a seasoned technology innovation leader with nearly 25 years of experience driving digital transformation at the intersection of industrial automation, digital energy, and enterprise software platforms. He is presently focused on founding and leading innovation hubs that conceptualize and deliver next-generation solutions leveraging artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML), the industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and software as a service (SaaS) models. His work involves building and scaling high-performing global research and development (R&D) teams to translate strategic business needs into market-defining technology products.
Biju has a distinguished track record of delivering industry-firsts, including leading the team that developed the world's first virtual power plant controller (PPC) and pioneering several generative AI-based copilots and enterprise automation tools. He holds a US patent in the field of distributed control systems (DCS). His work consistently connects deep industry challenges with emerging technologies, shaping solutions that enhance operational efficiency and create new business value in complex sectors.
An active contributor to the technology community, Biju has authored and presented papers at international IEEE conferences on the application of AI and ML. He serves as a jury member and mentor for the Smart India Hackathon (SIH). He holds an Executive MBA (EMBA) from Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode and a postgraduate certificate in technology leadership and innovation from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), underscoring his commitment to bridging deep technical expertise with strategic business leadership.
He has been a reviewer for Computing Reviews since 2013.