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Anil Pillai brings over 25 years of experience working with software startups to his role as Senior Vice President of Operations at ThinkBio.Ai®. In this position, he focuses on building high-performing teams in the US and UK to establish ThinkBio.Ai®'s presence in these key regions.

Anil's responsibilities include implementing robust business strategies and operational processes, ensuring regulatory compliance, forging strategic partnerships, and driving business development initiatives. His extensive experience working closely with startup leadership teams will be invaluable as he helps ThinkBio.Ai® execute its long-term growth plans.

Prior to joining ThinkBio.Ai®, Anil held various leadership roles at software startups, including key account manager, VP of Sales, and Head of Operations. He was part of three startups that were later acquired, and he has helped many young companies successfully establish and scale their presence in the US market. Anil is currently also an active advisor to Travancore Analytics Inc., where he mentors the leadership team, manages key client relationships, drives process improvements, and spearheads the expansion of the company's US footprint. Previously, he was the head of operations and part of the leadership team at Rapid Value Solutions Inc., which was acquired by Aspire Systems in 2021.

With his deep understanding of software startup operations and his proven track record of guiding companies through periods of rapid growth, Anil is well-positioned to play a pivotal role in accelerating ThinkBio.Ai®'s expansion into new markets.

Aparna Kochattil is a versatile professional whose career spans product management, business analysis, and marketing across multiple industries. At Thermo Fisher Scientific, she spent over four years as a Product Owner managing multiple scrum teams and overseeing AWS-based cloud and mobile applications. Her experience includes roles at Kaiser Permanente as a Senior Business Analyst, and at Wink Technology Solutions where she led the development of digital magazine platforms and apps.

Earlier in her career, Aparna demonstrated her versatility at Edutech India, where she headed Language Learning Solutions, developing product & go-to-market strategies and managing teams across multiple countries. At the British Council, Chennai, she further honed her strategic communication skills by developing and implementing effective promotional and media campaigns. Her educational background includes an MBA from the University of Madras, a Bachelor of Science degree, and various professional certifications including SAFe POPM and CSPO, reflecting her commitment to continuous learning.

Throughout her career, Aparna has mastered a wide array of skills and tools, from complex project management and cross-functional collaboration to data analysis and stakeholder communication. Her experience combined with her multifaceted background spanning technology, healthcare, media, and education, positions her as a professional who can adapt to diverse business environments and bring valuable cross-industry insights to her work.

Anand Aravind brings over two decades of extensive experience in information technology, with a particular focus on the life sciences, medical devices, pharmaceutical, and healthcare industries. As a trusted client partner and active listener, he excels in leveraging cross-functional team strengths to deliver superior client experiences while driving sustained and profitable growth. His expertise spans presales, sales, program and account management, product development, and operations, making him a versatile leader in the healthcare technology sector.

In his previous role as VP of Operations at Objective Medical Systems, Anand spearheaded the development, sales, and implementation of cutting-edge healthcare solutions. He led initiatives in Electronic Health Records, Population Health Analytics, Remote Patient Monitoring, and AI-driven systems for cardiovascular practices and hospital systems. His leadership ensured compliance with rigorous certification, audit, and clinical quality standards, setting new benchmarks in the industry.

As Director of Sales at NTT Data, Anand demonstrated his exceptional sales leadership by guiding teams in the US Midwest and West regions to achieve over 20% year-over-year revenue growth. His strategic focus on key accounts in the life sciences and medical device sectors, including industry giants like Hospira/Pfizer, Abbott Laboratories, and Stryker Orthopedics, significantly expanded the company's market presence. Anand's unique educational background, combining chemical engineering, an MBA, and advanced training in AI/ML from UT Austin's McCombs School of Business, provides him with a multifaceted perspective that bridges technical innovation with business acumen in the healthcare technology landscape.

Kelan Bomar is a biomedical engineer by training with a strong foundation in research and clinical science. After several years working across various bio-engineering roles, he transitioned into the commercial side of life sciences, where he quickly established himself as an award-winning sales leader. Kelan has driven growth for some of the industry’s most respected organizations, including Stryker and Corning Life Sciences. As Director of Sales at ThinkBio.Ai, he brings a strategic, mission-driven approach to go-to-market execution. A passionate advocate for AI for good, Kelan is committed to advancing transformative technologies that accelerate scientific discovery and improve human health.