Meet The Team

Dr. Indira Bhaskaran
Medical Director & Advisor
Healthcare & Life Sciences Innovation. Bengaluru, India.

Dr. Indira Bhaskaran
Medical Director & Advisor
Healthcare & Life Sciences Innovation. Bengaluru, India.
Karnatak Medical College (KMC), Hubli | MBBS, Medicine (1979-1985) Doctor B.R. Ambedkar Open University | Preventive & Promotive Healthcare Goa Medical college & IGNOU | PGDMCH, Maternal & Child Health
Expertise & Tech Stack: Primary Care, Occupational Health, Emergency Medicine, Maternal & Child Health, Corporate Healthcare Management
Past Roles & Impact: Lead CHS Physician at Goldman Sachs, Medical Director at IB Health Services Network, Senior Medical Consultant for large multinational corporations
Affiliations & Achievements: 40+ years in medicine | Part of the Global Medical Council for a major MNC.

Dr. Ved Prakash
Lead Advisor
Lifesciences, Health/Med Tech, Longevity. Austin, Texas.
Empowering entrepreneurs & revolutionizing preventive healthcare
University of Chicago | Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Nanotechnology National Centre for Biological Sciences | Ph.D candidate - Nanotechnology National Institute of Science Education and Research | Integrated MSc, Chemistry
Expertise & Tech Stack: Bioimaging, DNA Nanotechnology, Fluorescence Microscopy, HealthTech Entrepreneurship, Targeted drug delivery
Past Roles & Impact: Research Scientist at The University of Texas at Dallas, PhD Scholar at The University of Chicago, Founder of NutriDocs—pioneering a preventive healthcare revolution. Tech commercialization at Polsky Center (UofChicago)
Affiliations & Achievements: Full time father, husband. Multiple fellowships (CSIR, GATE, Inspire), published in high-impact journals, patent holder in nucleic acid-based sensor tech

Dr. V. Subramanian
Chief Technology Officer
Deep Tech & Immersive Technologies
Scignal Labs Inc
University of Udine, Italy – Ph.D. in Computer Science (Virtual Reality & HCI)
Expertise & Tech Stack: Full-Stack Development, Cloud Architecture, Virtual/Augmented Reality, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Blockchain, Mobile Development, DevOps, Hardware Prototyping, Technical Leadership, Web3 Technologies, IoT Systems, Real-time Data Processing, System Architecture, Enterprise Solutions
Engagements, Roles & Impact: Pioneered India's first portable VR game console (Nasscom 10k startups) | Architected real-time fraud detection platforms | Led development of enterprise banking solutions for Middle Eastern financial institutions
Affiliations & Achievements: Research member at HCI Lab, University of Udine with multiple international publications | Led multinational technical teams across Canada, India, and UAE | Developed breakthrough solutions in VR/AR technologies | Architected blockchain implementations for medical supply chain management | Designed large-scale fraud detection systems using advanced AI/ML techniques
Technical Implementations: Developed enterprise-grade solutions spanning healthcare, banking, and government sectors | Created innovative VR/AR applications for industrial use | Implemented secure banking middleware systems | Designed blockchain solutions for supply chain tracking | Built real-time data processing systems for fraud detection | Architected cloud-native applications using AWS infrastructure

Pradeep HN
Lead Scientist
Molecular Discoveries & Structural Biology
Expertise & Tech Stack: Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Proteomics, Nanotechnology & Material Sciences, Structural Biology, X-ray Crystallography, Cryogenic Electron Microscopy, Drug Development, Bioinformatics, Protein Expression & Purification (Mammalian & Bacterial Systems), Protein-Protein/Gene/Drug Interaction Studies, Image Processing, and Big Data Analytics
Engagements, Roles & Impact: Founder, MolVerse | Visiting Researcher, BOKU Vienna | Junior Staff Scientist, CEITEC | Project Lead, Thermo Fisher Scientific
Affiliations & Achievements: Published researcher with deep expertise in molecular life sciences. Led research projects at the University of Bath and the Czech Academy of Sciences. Visiting Researcher at Stanford University and contributor to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s Vaccine Delivery Innovation Initiative. Associated with CaRCC, USA
Editorial Contributions: Consultant and contributor to Toxicology Encyclopedia and Comprehensive Natural Products Chemistry for leading international publishers, including Elsevier
University of Bath – M.Res. in Protein Structure & FunctionDr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth – M.Tech. in Bioinformatics
Bangalore University – B.Sc. in Chemistry

Vikas Chauhan
Chief Information Security Officer
Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Protection
Indian Institute of Technology, Madras – M.Tech in Microelectronics and VLSI Design
Indian Institute of Technology, Madras – B.Tech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Expertise & Tech Stack: Enterprise Security Architecture, Security Operations Center (SOC), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Darktrace Implementation, Cyber-range Development, Operational Technology Security, Industrial Control Systems, SCADA Networks, DCS Infrastructure, Advanced Threat Modeling, Information Security Audits, Threat Hunting, IoT Security Architecture, DevOps Integration, NetDevOps Framework, SecDevOps Implementation, Drone Security Systems, Blockchain Security, Secure Communications Infrastructure, Spectrum/RF Security Solutions
Engagements, Roles & Impact: CISO, Current Organization | Senior Threat Hunter, Mphasis | Cyber Range Solutions Architect, Cisco | Director, TCG Digital | Led implementation of enterprise-wide security solutions | Architected secure operational technology environments | Developed comprehensive cyber range training platforms | Pioneered IoT security frameworks
Affiliations & Achievements: CCIE-Security certified professional | ISO 27001 Lead Auditor | Certified in BS25999 Business Continuity Management | COBIT Framework certified | ISO 31000 Risk Management certified | Established enterprise-wide security architectures | Developed innovative threat hunting methodologies | Implemented cutting-edge cyber range solutions
Security Implementations: Designed and deployed enterprise SOC environments | Implemented Darktrace AI-driven security solutions | Architected secure OT/ICS infrastructures | Developed comprehensive SecDevOps frameworks | Created innovative cyber range training platforms | Established IoT security protocols | Implemented blockchain security solutions

Robert Gross
Chief Legal Advisor & Strategist
Expertise: AI & Data Privacy | Corporate Law | AI-Driven Contract Structuring Robert is a leading AI regulatory expert, specializing in legal frameworks governing AI adoption, IP protection, and data privacy. His advisory role at Scignal Labs ensures full compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, and global AI governance laws. Key contributions include:
- AI Governance & Risk Management:Developing legal safeguards for AI-driven automation and LLM-powered business intelligence.
- Strategic M&A & AI ComplianceGuiding AI acquisitions, ensuring regulatory transparency in AI-driven deal structuring.
- LLM Model Ethics & SecurityAdvising on AI ethics, ensuring AI deployment is aligned with evolving global regulatory standards.

Biswarup Ghosh
Principal Legal Counsel
Bachelor of Technology (Electrical Engineering) WBUT | Bachelor of Laws (LLB-IP)

Biswarup Ghosh
Principal Legal Counsel
Bachelor of Technology (Electrical Engineering) WBUT | Bachelor of Laws (LLB-IP) | Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur | CIPP-E | CIPM
Expertise: General Counsel, Corporate & Commercial Law, Data Privacy, M&A, ESG Compliance, Intellectual Property, Media Laws
Engagements & Impact: Head of Legal (India & SEA), GEAPP, Legal Counsel (Director) - Cambium, Senior Manager-Legal, Fractal Analytics, Team Lead (IP), Honeywell; Of Counsel, Agarwal et al
Affiliations & Achievements: Rising Star GC Powerlist (2023), Founder - Technology Counsel Foundation (TECOF)

Kiruthiga Elumalai
Co-Founder. Seattle, WA.
BITS Pilani | Master of Business Administration (Business Analytics)

Kiruthiga Elumalai
Co-Founder. Seattle, WA.
BITS Pilani | Master of Business Administration (Business Analytics)
Anna University | Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Science)
Expertise & Tech Stack: React.js, Redux, Express.js, Node.js, Bootstrap, GraphQL, Agile Development
Impact: Frontend Consultant at Codewave, Supervising Associate at EY, Senior Software Engineer at Tata Elxsi, key contributor to financial risk assessment and OTT platforms
Affiliations & Achievements: MBA in Business Analytics, multiple roles in software engineering and UI/UX optimization

Nandhini Janardhanan
Founder & Managing Partner. Vancouver, British Columbia.
PSG College of Technology | Master of Engineering (Embedded Systems)

Nandhini Janardhanan
Founder & Managing Partner. Vancouver, British Columbia.
PSG College of Technology | Master of Engineering (Embedded Systems)
Anna University | Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics and Communications)
Expertise & Tech Stack: Angular, .NET Core, AWS Lambda, PostgreSQL, CI/CD Pipelines, Microservices
Impact: Led modernization of enterprise platforms @ Motor Inc. Life Sciences Investor. Founder, CTO - Biontel.AI. Partner - Aihiki Inc., Codewave EIT Inc., Vancouver.

Aditya Kaul
Managing Partner & Principal
Electronics, Robotics and Data Center Immersion Cooling
Pioneering sustainable AI & next-gen tech solutions
Expertise:
- Data Centers, Emerging Technologies, Product Development, Industrial IoT, Cybersecurity, Surveillance, Localization, Robotics.
- Expert in AI-powered sustainable technologies, product innovation leader

Steve Heaster
Engagement Director
Strategic Business & Technology Leadership
Expertise & Tech Stack: Program Management, Digital Transformation, Strategic IT Planning, Business Analysis, Technology Solution Architecture, Stakeholder Management, Change Management, Agile Leadership, Enterprise Solutions, Process Optimization
Engagements, Roles & Impact: Strategic technology leader with proven success in healthcare, manufacturing, utilities, and financial services sectors | Specialist in transformative IT initiatives and enterprise-wide technology implementations
Business Philosophy: Brings a unique blend of artistic thinking and theatrical perspectives to technology leadership, creating innovative solutions through creative problem-solving and strategic vision
Ohio State University – Technology Project Management and Leadership