An exclusive event for the startups to pitch their groundbreaking ideas and get valuable feedback from investors.
We have now extended our CTD to be a two day event to ensure ample opportunities to connect, learn and explore through a variety of avenues ranging from construction technology booths, investor panel sessions through Pitch Perfect event, dedicated networking and thought leadership through keynotes, presentations and panel discussions.
CTD 2024 is focused on emerging trends in Construction Technology, including project management, field management, quality control, procurement, prefabrication, robotics, etc., and offers deeper insights into how construction technology is implemented in the residential and Infrastructure domain.
CTD 2024 will be kicked off with the Technology Builders Expo, where attendees will have the opportunity to witness and experience cutting-edge solutions and products in the Construction technology domain.
CTD 2024 will host inspiring panel discussions and success stories in construction technology, featuring key industry players and innovators. Get ready for an engaging and transformative experience!
Get inspired by industry experts and thought leaders as they share their expertise and insights into the latest trends and developments in construction technology.
Former Advisor,
NHAI, Ministry of Road Transport
& Highways
Guest of Honor
Prof. Civil and Environmental Engineering, Stanford University
Keynote Speaker
Sr. Vice President - Group Corporate Strategy & Group Chairman’s Office at Kalpataru Group
and more…
CTD 2024 features carefully crafted agenda aimed at ensuring that the topics and content are both inspiring and practical, delivering value and insightful takeaways.
An exclusive event for the startups to pitch their groundbreaking ideas and get valuable feedback from investors.
Explore innovative products and solutions from leading construction technology firms.
Begin the day with a welcome address and an overview of what’s ahead.
Dive into tech trends and case studies revolutionizing infrastructure development and management.
Join experts as they discuss advancements and applications of 3D printing and prefabrication in construction.
Uncover mobile technologies that are streamlining construction operations and improving on-site productivity.
Learn how IoT is transforming construction equipment and enhancing project management efficiency.
Engage with industry leaders on the impact of AI and machine learning in optimizing construction processes.
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Speakers &
Panelists
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Chairman of Salmon Leap India
Mr. S. J Vijay, post graduated in Science from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi and researched in Molecular Biology.
His Banking career began with State Bank of India and was involved in establishing ICICI Bank, IndusInd Bank and was Country head of Centurian Bank (now part of HDFC) in 2000.
He is currently the Chairman of Salmon Leap India which is the Indian parent of hoMMission India.
Through Salmon Leap, Mr. Vijay was involved in the formulation of Policy and Law relating to Special Economic Zones, Solar Energy, Investment Regions, Industrial Parks. Salmon Leap has Program Managed some of the largest of these projects from identification of land up to the listing of the company undertaking these projects.
In 2011, Salmon Leap brought in the 3D Monolithic Volumetric Modular precast into India to manufacture, assemble and install different building types catering to residential, hospitality, educational, logistics and industrial sectors.
He has been a speaker in International Forum and has been invited for Knowledge sharing sessions by countries like Singapore in the recent past.
Salmon Leap and hoMMission together contribute to the full spectrum from Policy to on ground solutions addressing the challenges of the surging Indian economy and its infrastructure.
Engineering and Construction Management Business Leader | Associate Vice President URC Construction (P) Ltd.
Murugesan Muthu is a highly accomplished Engineering and Construction Management Business Leader with a wealth of experience in engineering and executive management roles. Murugesan Muthu completed his undergraduate studies in Civil Engineering at Government College of Technology, Coimbatore, and postgraduate studies in Structural Engineering at Coimbatore Institute of Technology, where he laid the foundation for his deep understanding of construction and engineering principles.
His dedication and expertise led him to URC Construction Private Limited. Within URC Construction Pvt Ltd, Murugesan Muthu took on senior management roles, showcasing his versatility and commitment to the Engineering and construction industry. He handled the various buildings, Industrial and infrastructure projects including Indore metro, Chennai Metro, Redevelopment of Bhubaneshwar & Cuttack railway station, data center and semiconductor manufacturing plant projects. His leadership in Engineering and strategic acumen played a pivotal role in the successful execution of these projects.
Currently, Murugesan Muthu leading URC Technology Services (P) Ltd as an Executive Director. URC Technology services is an engineering and technology company which focus to re imagine the construction industry through digital initiative including structural engineering, MEP, Architecture, BIM, project management and construction management for industrial, residential, commercial, healthcare, sports, metro, railway, IT parks, datacenter and Infrastructure Project.
Chairman & Managing Director at YelloSKYE
Kiran Shah’s career in global finance spans over two decades, characterized by his leadership in premier institutions like Goldman Sachs India, JPMorgan, and Bank of America. An industry veteran, Kiran has built a reputation for combining strategic foresight with operational excellence, consistently guiding companies to optimize performance and achieve sustainable growth. His extensive experience across these institutions has made him a trusted figure in finance, known for his deep insights and his commitment to innovation.
At the core of Kiran’s leadership philosophy is a dedication to emotional intelligence, data transparency, and analytics. He is passionate about empowering teams, fostering a collaborative culture, and driving data-driven decision-making processes that elevate organizational efficiency. His approach has consistently set a high standard, inspiring both leaders and teams to adopt a forward-thinking mindset, while his focus on analytics ensures that decision-making is both informed and impactful.
As the Chairman & Managing Director at YelloSKYE, Kiran brings his wealth of finance expertise and his passion for aviation into the rapidly evolving drone ecosystem. His unique perspective and leadership are instrumental in positioning YelloSKYE as a key player in construction technology, seamlessly blending his background in finance with the company’s tech-forward mission. Today, Kiran continues to shape YelloSKYE’s future, strengthening its reputation as a leader in the industry through strategic vision and impactful leadership.
Former Advisor, NHAI, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Shri Vaibhav Dange is a man on a mission. To envision systems, create processes and catalyse infrastructure projects that will fast track the emergence of a new India.
One of the key feathers in Shri Dange’s cap is to have, until recently, served as Private Secretary to Shri Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of Road Transport, Highways & Shipping. As PS to the union minister, he has played a pivotal role in ensuring that the Government’s vision and objectives of Infrastructure Development, to build a robust, seamlessly connected nation where progress and prosperity reaches the farthest corners, is translated into action on ground. The Ministry of Road Transport, Highways & Shipping has been recognised as the best performing Ministry by various media surveys and reports. Notably, Shri Dange was selected as the only Private Secretary from the corporate sector to serve the nation given his deep acumen of working on Policy issues – a paradigm shift from the erstwhile practices of appointing serving officers. In parallel, as Advisor, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways at NHAI, Shri Dange till recently shouldered multiple dynamic responsibilities, which include monitoring and facilitating Infra Financing, PPP, Stalled & stuck projects, Electronic Toll Collection and other IT initiatives.
Regional Head Mumbai, Sobha Ltd.
Lalit brings a wealth of experience with over 30 years in the Real Estate and Construction industries across India and the UAE. He has held key leadership roles, including his current position as Region Head for Sobha Ltd., where he oversees the company’s strategic real estate expansion into Mumbai. Prior to this, as Executive Vice President of Sobha Group, he led business development for the real estate division, driving significant growth and project initiatives.
Earlier in his career, he served as CEO for Sobha Projects, a contracting firm within the Sobha Group that played a pivotal role in delivering some of India’s largest residential and commercial projects through turnkey construction services.
With a diverse background, he has also worked in IT services and the Oil & Gas sectors, further enhancing his cross-industry expertise. His global experience spans both India and the UAE, positioning him as a versatile leader in the construction and real estate industries.
Co-founder, OpticVyu
Nitesh Patel is a structural dynamics expert with a rich background in designing and planning high-rise buildings and landmark projects. He completed his post-graduation from IIT Roorkee, specializing in structural dynamics. Following his academic achievements, Nitesh began his career with EPC giant Larsen & Toubro, where he played a crucial role in the design and planning of multiple high-rise buildings, including his involvement in the iconic Statue of Unity project.
After his tenure at L&T, Nitesh moved to LERA (Leslie E. Robertson Associates), a renowned structural design consultancy firm known for pioneering high-rise buildings globally. During his time at LERA, Nitesh contributed to key projects like the Lodha World Tower and Oberoi Enigma.
In 2016-17, Nitesh co-founded OpticVyu with his partner Anshul Jain, focusing on construction monitoring and documentation. Over the past seven years, they have developed innovative solutions in the reality capture space and have expanded their work to over 350 projects across 20 countries, collaborating with leading construction companies, developers, and government organizations throughout India.
Nitesh’s expertise and entrepreneurial spirit continue to drive the success of OpticVyu, positioning the company as a leader in construction technology.
With a distinguished 19-year career in airports & infrastructure development, Geetha leverages her professional journey with diverse key roles across the project cycle for strategic planning, design, governance, risk management and project delivery. At the helm of the Infrastructure & Airports Sector at JLL India, Geetha drives business development and oversight on project delivery for pan India operations.
Adithya VS is the co-founder and CEO of Tvasta Manufacturing Solutions, a deep-tech startup specializing in 3D Printing solutions for the construction industry. He graduated from IIT Madras with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s degree focused on Product Design. Driven by a passion for innovation, Adithya chose the entrepreneurial path to pioneer advanced manufacturing techniques in the construction sector.
Under his leadership, Tvasta has developed cutting-edge 3D printing technology aimed at revolutionizing the construction industry by enabling faster, safer, and more affordable building processes. Tvasta has successfully collaborated with industry leaders such as Godrej, Tata Steel, Saint Gobain and India Cements, and has executed projects ranging from 3D-printed toilets to demo structures and full-scale houses. The company was recognized as the Best Startup in Construction (India) by the Construction Industry Development Council in 2018, and was selected as one of eight global technology startups by the Global Housing Technology Challenge to present before Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Tvasta has now also expanded its wings to the US and Middle East markets with an intent to be a global player in the Construction 3D printing domain.
Mr. Rajan Aiyer is the Managing Director for Trimble, SAARC, and has presided over its exponential revenue growth in the last 15+ years. Rajan headed his start-up company in Silicon Valley, California for 5 years. He has 25 years of experience in Telecom & Data communications and holds several patents in high-speed networking.
He’s a National Executive Board member of AmCham, HBS Alumni Association, and President of Association of Geospatial Industries.
Rajan has a B.Tech (IIT Delhi), MS (UT Austin), and GMP from Harvard Business School.
Kasturi Srinivas has been with Bentley Systems since 2002, primarily contributing to the development of the transportation business. With over 28 years of experience in enterprise solutions for Building Information Modeling, Digital Twins, Asset Management, and Geographic Information Systems, Kasturi has established himself as a reliable advisor in facilitating clients’ digital delivery of infrastructure projects. His professional journey encompasses various roles in sales, technical sales, software development, professional services, and team leadership. Kasturi holds a master’s degree in civil engineering.
With over 22 years of experience, and currently serving as the General Manager – Design & Quality, Raghu has been at the forefront of several digital initiatives over the past five years. He has led teams in conceptualizing and implementing critical digital solutions that have enhanced value for project teams by improving multi-disciplinary trade coordination, enhancing constructability, and fostering collaboration during the design phase. His expertise lies in the modularization of design and the integration of advanced technologies into projects, where he has successfully implemented tools such as Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in engineering contexts.
Raghu holds a Master of Science in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Structural Engineering from the University of Missouri Rolla, as well as a Bachelor’s degree from Bangalore University. He is currently pursuing the Senior Management Program at the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta (IIM-C), and holds a certification in Digital Strategy and Transformation from the Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode (IIM-K).
Vivek leads the digital transformation division at CCTech, a company specializing in applying advanced technologies across industries such as construction tech, oil and gas, energy, and manufacturing. With 10 years of experience, he is skilled in Autodesk Platform Services (APS) and has successfully integrated AI-driven solutions to optimize business operations.
Vivek has developed key solutions like AI-based building code compliance systems, AI-powered layout suggestions, and data extraction tools that help organizations make informed decisions. His expertise in system integration, CAD application development, and workflow optimization has helped companies reduce costs and boost productivity.
In addition to his technical work, Vivek is a recognized thought leader in the digital transformation space. He leads industry events, workshops, and collaborations, sharing insights on leveraging emerging technologies. His focus is on helping organizations improve efficiency and achieve sustainable growth. Under his leadership, CCTech has become a trusted partner for businesses advancing their digital transformation efforts.
Chitra is the original creator and managing director of BIOME Environmental Solutions, a diverse team of 30 professionals engaged in the realm of ecological architecture and innovative water and waste solutions located in Bangalore, India.
Coming from an artistic lineage, with a father who is a sculptor/academician and a mother who is a homemaker, Chitra’s educational journey began in Banaras. Her family’s relocation to Nigeria in 1977 led her to pursue a Civil Engineering Diploma at Auchi Polytechnic.
In 1990, after completing her studies at the School of Architecture CEPT India, Chitra initiated her architectural enterprise in Bangalore, marking the commencement of a fortuitous journey. At Biome, the aim has been to seamlessly fuse challenges encompassing materials, ecology, and requisites into holistic ecosystem designs.
Chitra’s involvement in education and design workshops is notable. She orchestrated a design workshop at Archiprix 2017 in CEPT Ahmedabad and held the Charles Correa Academic chair at Goa College of Architecture in 2018. Presently, she serves as a design mentor at NITTE Mangalore since 2019. Her recent educational endeavors encompass leading the Monsoon semester at the School of Architecture CEPT Ahmedabad in both 2020 and 2021.
Noteworthy highlights in her career include her role as a juror at the 2A Continental Architectural Awards in Madrid 2019, participation as a judge at the Asia Edition of YTAA 2020 conducted by Fundacio Mies Van Der Rohe Barcelona, contribution as a judge at the D&AD and Dezeen awards.
Sundar Chandramouli is currently Vice President – special projects in the Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru. As part of the team that delivered the recent INR 13,000 Crore expansion programme and involved in further expansions, Sundar continues to drive innovation initiatives along with use of new technology sustainability and safety measures across the various projects of the expansion.
Sundar Chandramouli is a member of the Institution of Civil Engineers (UK) and a chartered engineer since 2002. Earning a Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering from Bangalore and a Master’s Degree from the University of Kentucky, he began his career in the US and worked with the world’s leading Companies as project management consultant, contractor and client roles before returning to Bangalore to work with BIAL on the expansion of the Kempegowda International Airport.
Mr. Shreeram, CEO and Director of Modulus Housing, is a visionary leader with a strong academic background, having earned his undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering from IIT Madras. His passion for technology spans across Civil and Mechanical engineering, where he has accumulated significant expertise and practical experience. Known for being a tech fanatic, Mr. Shreeram has a deep interest in design philosophies and hardware product design, constantly pushing the boundaries of innovation in his work.
Under his leadership, Modulus Housing has gained recognition for its cutting-edge approach to modular housing solutions. The company’s products are designed to address critical needs in portable and efficient housing. Mr. Shreeram’s commitment to innovation is evident in the development of breakthrough products such as MediCAB, AgriCAB, and weCAB. These solutions aim to revolutionize industries by providing modular, adaptable housing and workspace solutions for healthcare, agriculture, and more.
His ability to blend technical knowledge with creative design thinking has positioned Modulus Housing as a pioneer in the industry. Mr. Shreeram’s leadership and innovative mindset continue to drive the company towards new horizons, making a significant impact on the future of housing and infrastructure.
Tarun Jami is the visionary founder of GreenJams, a pioneering cleantech startup in Vishakhapatnam, India, that is revolutionizing the construction industry with carbon-negative building materials. With a background in civil engineering and environmental science, Tarun developed the world’s strongest hempcrete technology, which led to the creation of Agrocrete®—a sustainable building material made from agricultural residues and industrial by-products.
GreenJams, under Tarun’s leadership, addresses two major global challenges: reducing the 45% carbon emissions from construction and mitigating the impact of 2 billion tonnes of crop waste burned annually in India. Agrocrete® cuts construction costs by 50% and enhances thermal insulation, making buildings more energy-efficient.
Ambitiously, GreenJams aims to cover 1 billion square feet of built-up area with Agrocrete® by 2025 and capture 10% of the global bricks and blocks market, ultimately tackling 10% of global carbon emissions. Tarun’s work has earned him accolades, including being named to Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia and receiving the INK Fellowship. GreenJams continues to forge partnerships with industry giants, significantly reducing air pollution by preventing crop residue burning across India.
Prakash joined Kalpataru Group in 2017 as part of Group Strategy within Group Chairman’s Office. He drives works around strategy, cost optimization, value engineering and digital initiatives. He is also leading the in-house VC arm which focuses on collaboration and investment in start-ups working within construction and infrastructure domains.
Prior to Kalpataru, Prakash was working with McKinsey & Co. as Practice Specialist in Capital Projects and Infrastructure Practice. He has served clients in 20+ countries within areas of Strategy formulation, Organisation Re-structuring, M&A, Digital in Construction & Time and Cost turn-around of mega and large projects etc.
Overall Prakash has 20+ years of experience in Infrastructure Space. Prakash earned his Gold Medal in Civil Engineering from NIT, Nagpur in 2004. He also has earned multiple certifications from the Wharton School, IIM- Ahmedabad, IIM Calcutta and RPC, UK.
Prakash has deep interest in bringing deep-technologies within construction and infrastructure domains to improve productivity and efficiency via digitalization and
mechanization initiatives.
Arun is a seasoned AEC professional with over 22 years of industry experience wearing multiple hats in structural engineering, project management, and design. He also comes with a strong programming and technology development expertise, a passion for openBIM, and works in the intersection of AEC and technology.
He is currently developing cutting-edge AI models for CAD and building advanced web applications.
Founder and CEO at VisiLean Oy
Co-founder and CEO of VisiLean Oy, a Finnish startup
focusing on solving complex production management problems in construction with lean methods.
Started my career in the construction industry, leading process improvement and lean implementation projects. Followed it up with research in improving production on construction projects with lean construction methods aligned with information systems (contributed to the original research behind integrating lean construction and building information modeling). Have authored over 45 publications and led several research projects in the area.
Keshav Sharma, an engineer & the CEO/Founder of Augrade is training physics based AI models that convert 2D building blueprints into building code-compliant 3D CAD designs along with cost analysis & documentation, enabling Concept to Construction within days.
He is an EV & O’Shaughnessy grant winner, has previously scaled an AI assistant for Healthcare during COVID-19 & also built AR/VR devices for better design interaction amongst other such endeavours.
The vision behind Augrade is to Augment Human Capabilities by automating Construction of complex projects on Earth & beyond.
Dr. Nikhil Bugalia is currently working as an Assistant Professor in the Construction Management group at IIT Madras. His primary research focuses on understanding the interactions between technical, human, and organizational issues in safety management in the construction sector.
More broadly, Dr. Nikhil’s work focuses on applying systems thinking on various complex construction industry issues. At IIT Madras, he has been exploring applications of technologies such as AI/ML, and VR for their applications in the construction.
Dr. Nikhil obtained his Ph.D. degree from the University of Tokyo, Japan, working on the Safety Management of the Japanese High-Speed Railway. He also obtained his bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from IIT Kanpur. He serves as the secretary for the Special Interest Group on High-Speed Railway at the World Conference on Transport Research Society.
Senior Manager, Strategic Investments at Pidilite
Prarthi Patel is a seasoned finance professional with 10+ years of experience in corporate accounting, business finance, portfolio management and strategic investments in Pidilite Industries Limited. Currently, as Senior Manager, Strategic Investments & Investor Relations,
Prarthi oversees a ₹300 Cr. portfolio (Pidilite Ventures) and drives growth through investment analysis, due diligence, and strategic partnerships. She has been instrumental in setting up incubation businesses, developing investment theses, and managing investor relations.
Brigade Real Estate Accelerator Program (REAP)
Keshav is the Chief Investment Officer at Brigade REAP, the Proptech investment and accelerator arm of Brigade Group.
With 15 years of experience in alternative investments, he has specialized in real estate and early-stage ventures. Keshav spent nearly a decade with the Piramal Group, managing a $500 million portfolio in balance sheet lending and third-party AIFs. Transitioning to the early-stage ecosystem, he became a founder and later an investor with Core91, an early-stage B2B SaaS fund.
At REAP, Keshav combines his passion for real estate, startups, and investments.
Advisor at
climateXcapital
Aditya, based in Pune, is a Venture Partner at Brick & Mortar Ventures focusing on APAC investments. He helps portfolio companies with product strategy, from market fit to scaling. His 7+ years in Construction Technology include witnessing a startup scale to acquisition.
His global experience spans the US, EMEA, APAC, and Middle East markets. Prior roles include Director of Product Management at Autodesk (building construction software) and at PlanGrid (acquired by Autodesk), where he developed enterprise tools and led customer acquisition tools.
He’s involved in his family’s Construction and Manufacturing businesses, further fueling his passion for industry innovation.
Saint-Gobain Research India
As part of NOVA, the External Ventures team of Saint-Gobain Research India, Tejas leads collaborations with and investments in startups in India. His focus revolves around fostering innovation ecosystems that drive value creation through the strategic deployment of corporate venture capital. With his expertise in mechanical engineering and a robust background in strategy and global marketing, Tejas excels in connecting groundbreaking technologies with the right opportunities.
He also serves as an Adjunct Professor at Dayananda Sagar Institutions, where he teaches Strategic Decision Making and Management in the Executive MBA Program. This role has honed his ability to articulate and disseminate complex strategies, enriching his professional practice with academia’s cutting-edge perspectives. This synergy of practical experience and scholarly insight equips him to spearhead initiatives that translate research into tangible, market-ready solutions.
Brick & Mortar Ventures
Aditya, based in Pune, is a Venture Partner at Brick & Mortar Ventures focusing on APAC investments. He helps portfolio companies with product strategy, from market fit to scaling. His 7+ years in Construction Technology include witnessing a startup scale to acquisition.
His global experience spans the US, EMEA, APAC, and Middle East markets. Prior roles include Director of Product Management at Autodesk (building construction software) and at PlanGrid (acquired by Autodesk), where he developed enterprise tools and led customer acquisition tools.
He’s involved in his family’s Construction and Manufacturing businesses, further fueling his passion for industry innovation.
Leadership Team Member at vConstruct
Saurabh is one of the co founders of vConstruct. As part of
the vConstruct leaders group, Saurabh’s efforts are focused towards ensuring vConstruct is a healthy growing business that provides high-value support to its customers.
He has over 17 years of industry experience with over 10 years of experience managing implementation of VDC and lean construction techniques on large healthcare and commercial projects in USA. These implementations have helped deliver the right value to clients by improving multi-disciplinary trade coordination, constructibility, permitting, and cost and schedule performance. His work has been published in renowned publications including IGLC and AEC Bytes.
Saurabh holds a Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Stanford University with a specialization in Construction Engineering and Management and a Bachelor in Architecture from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur.
Prof. Civil and Environmental Engineering, Stanford University
Professor Fischer’s research goals are to improve the productivity of project teams involved in designing, building, and operating facilities and to enhance the sustainability of the built environment. His work develops the theoretical foundations and applications for virtual design and construction (VDC).
VDC methods support the design of a facility and its delivery process and help reduce costs and maximize the value over its lifecycle. His research has been used by many small and large industrial government organizations around the world.
Leadership Team Member at vConstruct
Manoj is part of the vConstruct leadership team and is leading the DSA (Data Science and Analytics) team. He is playing a leadership role in defining the AI/ML strategy for vConstruct and mentoring the team on some important AI/ML solutions developed by vConstruct.
Manoj also leads operations and is responsible for HR, Recruitment, IT, Marketing, and SEZ operations. He provides mentorship to the Finance and accounting and Software development groups and leads some of the key strategic initiatives at vConstruct.
Manoj has 30 years of experience working across the US, Europe, and APAC regions. He has over 20 years of experience in senior leadership positions in various organizations. His experience includes managing large-scale programs and leading overall operations for different companies. He played a key role in scaling up multiple organizations in India and overseas.
Manoj holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Software Application Engineering.
GP and Founding Partner Zacua Ventures
Vivin Hegde is the Founding and Managing Partner at Zacua Ventures, a global venture capital firm with a focus on the Built Environment. He works extensively with early-stage startups and corporates in this space and is on several Boards and advisory teams. With a career spanning two decades, both as an operator and as an investor, he has been deeply immersed in the construction technology space.
Before Zacua, Vivin held several key roles at Hilti, Trimble and McKinsey, including being the General Manager of Hilti-Trimble JV that works on development and productization of new technologies around Positioning, Robotics, IoT and AR/ VR. Prior to that he had set up and led Hilti’s Corporate Venturing arm in North America and led their Sales and Strategy teams across the years.
He is a Mechanical Engineer from NITK Surathkal and did his MBA from IIM Calcutta. Outside of his professional achievements, he enjoys traveling, hiking, and playing cricket.
Atul Khanzode has been instrumental in the successful growth of DPR Construction, working on projects and with project teams throughout his career and helping improve business through his leadership in Building Information Modeling (BIM), Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), and Lean. As a member of the Leadership Team, he dedicates his efforts to making DPR’s strategies around VDC, data, prefab and SPW successful—leveraging the very best of DPR to build great things for the future.
Atul collaborates with academia and research groups around the world to move our industry forward in the use of technologies to improve project delivery processes. Atul has shared his insights on the impact of Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), lean construction and integration of project delivery process at various forums around the world and is a co-author of the book titled “Integrating Project Delivery.”
Kalyan is currently the Director of Business Development, Bentley Systems. He has nearly 25 years of combined experience in managing construction projects and enterprise software development, has won many awards and has published widely.
Prior to Bentley, he was the co-founder and CEO of Nadhi Information Technologies Pvt. Ltd., an IIT Madras Research Park incubated company that was recently acquired by Bentley.
He won the 2015 Technologist Innovator award from the Construction Industry Development Council, Government of India. Earlier, he was named Entrepreneur of the Year 2014 by CII, Chennai. Recently, he co-authored a chapter on “Cloud-based Collaboration and Project Management” in the Construction 4.0 book.
He holds an M.S. in Structural Engineering from Cornell University and is a Governor’s Gold Medalist with a B. Tech in Civil Engineering from IIT Madras.
Dr. Ashwin Mahalingam joined the faculty in the Building Technology and Construction Management division of the Civil engineering department at IIT-Madras in 2006. Ashwin received his B.Tech in Civil engineering from IIT-Madras and then proceeded to Stanford University for a Masters in Construction Engineering and Management. He then helped start up an internet based company in the USA called All Star Fleet, aimed at providing asset management services for construction companies. Following this he returned to Stanford University to pursue a PhD in the area of Infrastructure Project Management.
Ashwin’s research interests are in the areas of Public Private Partnerships (PPP) in Infrastructure planning and management, the management and governance of large engineering projects and the use of technology in infrastructure development. Ashwin is also a co-founder of Okapi Advisory Services Pvt. Ltd and serves as a Director on the Board. He is the Editor of the Engineering Project Organization Journal (EPOJ) and has served on many national committees.
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