Pranav Burnwal

Co-Founder & CTO

Pranav Burnwal is an experienced technology leader and entrepreneur with a proven track record of driving innovation and business growth. As the Co-Founder and CTO of Sustainiam, he is responsible for overseeing the company's technology strategy, leading a talented engineering team, and driving the development of cutting-edge sustainable solutions.

Professional Experience

Current Role

Co-Founder & CTO, Sustainiam (September 2023 - Present)

• Providing strategic direction and technical leadership to a fast-growing sustainable technology startup

• Spearheading the development of innovative products and solutions that leverage emerging technologies to address pressing environmental challenges

• Building and managing a high-performing engineering team to deliver scalable, reliable, and user-centric applications

• Collaborating closely with the co-founder and business leaders to align technology roadmap with company's strategic objectives

Career Progression

Technology Advisor, FilPass (January 2021 - February 2024)

• Advised the leadership team on technology strategy and best practices to support the company's growth and expansion

• Provided technical expertise and guidance on the development and implementation of blockchain-based solutions

CTO & Co-Founder, Marified (January 2020 - February 2024)

• Co-founded a technology startup focused on developing innovative solutions for the maritime industry

• Spearheaded the design and development of a blockchain-based platform for streamlining supply chain operations

CTO (Blockchain) & Co-Founder, Edufied (January 2019 - February 2024)

• Co-founded an edtech startup and served as the Chief Technology Officer, driving the development of blockchain-based educational solutions

• Played a pivotal role in securing funding and expanding the company's operations across multiple regions

Principal Protocol Engineer, Verida (April 2022 - September 2022)

• Contributed to the design and implementation of core protocol components for a decentralized data platform

Education

• Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur

Areas of Expertise

• Blockchain technology and decentralized applications

• Sustainable technology solutions

• Building and leading high-performing engineering teams

• Aligning technology strategy with business objectives

• Entrepreneurship and startup management

Professional Impact

• Recognized as a first runner-up at the SSG Skills Future Hackathon 2018, showcasing his ability to develop innovative solutions to complex problems

• Instrumental in securing funding and driving the growth of multiple technology startups, demonstrating his business acumen and technical expertise

Pranav Burnwal is a visionary technologist and accomplished entrepreneur who is dedicated to leveraging innovative solutions to address pressing environmental and social challenges. With his extensive experience in blockchain, sustainable technology, and startup leadership, he is well-positioned to drive the continued growth and success of Sustainiam.