Hey there! I’m Babu Priyavrat.
I am a Chief Engineer and Strategic Advisor operating at the intersection of National Sovereignty, Artificial Intelligence, and Critical Infrastructure. My career is defined by a refusal to work in silos; I build systems that bridge the gap between digital strategy and physical reality.
Currently, as Co-Founder & Chief Engineer at Skhy, I am architecting the future of defense technology. This includes developing “Vidur,” a secure multimodal AI orchestration framework for government sectors, and engineering wide-area threat awareness systems that utilize acoustic sensor fusion to detect anomalies in real-time.
Previously at PETRONAS, I orchestrated the AI@Scale strategy, rolling out the C3.ai Reliability Platform across 11 plants. I also bridged the physical-digital divide by leveraging ArcGIS for geological hydrogen evaluation in the United States, translating complex spatial data into actionable energy transition strategies.
Core Competencies:
- Sovereign Defense: Threat Awareness Systems, Acoustic Sensor Design, & AI Orchestration (Vidur).
- Enterprise AI: C3.ai Rollouts, Enterprise Knowledge Graphs, & RAG Architectures.
- Strategic Leadership: Capital Project Delivery, Open Source Development (GeoClarity), & Geopolitical Risk (HPSI).
Global Status: Citizen of India | Malaysia RPT Pass Holder.
3. Skill Pillars (The 4-Pillar Architecture)
These categories must be consistent across your Resume, LinkedIn, and Portfolio.
ArcGIS, Geological Hydrogen Evaluation, Renewable Infrastructure, Field Service Management (FSM).
Strategic Leadership & Sovereignty:
Hardpower Sovereignty Index (HPSI), National Security Strategy, Corporate Re-organization, Cross-Functional Leadership.
AI, Data & Edge Computing:
Generative AI (RAG/LLMs), Vidur Framework, C3.ai Platform, Graph-DB, Edge AI (OpenVINO/Jetson), Computer Vision (Inception/LSTM).
Defense Tech & Hardware:
Acoustic Sensor Fusion, Wide-Area Threat Awareness, Software Defined Radio (SDR), Signal Intelligence.
Geospatial & Energy:
ArcGIS, Geological Hydrogen Evaluation, Renewable Infrastructure, Field Service Management (FSM).
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Chief Engineer, Co-Founder & CEO
Skhy (Skhy AI) | Defense & Deep Tech Nov 2024 – Present
Leading sovereign defense innovation and wide-area threat detection systems.
Vidur (AI Orchestration): Architected “Vidur,” a secure multimodal AI orchestration
framework enabling real-time intelligence for defense and government sectors.
Threat Awareness System: Engineered wide-area threat detection capabilities using
custom acoustic sensor design and multimodal data fusion algorithms.
Sovereign Tech: Formulated strategic framework for defense-grade AI, securing LOIs by
aligning sensor fusion tech with national security needs.
Senior Manager, AI & Process Automation
PETRONAS Digital Sdn Bhd Aug 2020 – Aug 2024
Orchestrated AI@Scale strategy, Digital Twins, and Energy Transition infrastructure.
Hydrogen & ArcGIS: Led geological hydrogen evaluation using ArcGIS to map
infrastructure feasibility and optimize site selection for renewable energy transition in
United States.
AI@Scale & C3.ai: Rolled out C3.ai Reliability Platform across 11 plants; led Petronas’
first GenAI pilot using RAG architecture with Microsoft.
Value Creation: Delivered MYR 100M+ in value; negotiated significant cost savings on
AI platforms and deployed GUI-based LLM fine-tuning framework in 2 months.
Covid Response (PUSPA): Launched “PUSPA” enterprise chatbot to enable seamless
WFH transition; built Enterprise Knowledge Hub using Graph-DB.
Assistant Vice Presient, AI Solutions
Astro Feb 2018 – Aug 2020
Multimodal Recommendation Engine: Architected next-gen engine using NLP for
language, Inception networks for video, and LSTM for audio similarity analysis.
Performance Impact: Increased Click-Through Rates (CTR) by 220% through hyperpersonalized content delivery.
Governance & ISO 27001: Led Data Platforms to achieve ISO 27001 certification;
deployed HIVE-based auto-healing Big data Schema Management for cloud integration.
Product Owner & Senior SME
Amdocs July 2007 – Jan 2018
Transformation: Led Maxis Prepaid Transformation (2017-2018), facilitating scoping labs
with C-suite.
Automation: Pioneered “auto-healing” billing automation, eliminating SLA breaches.
Education
Executive Program in Management (Nov 2019 – Feb 2021)
Columbia Business School (Columbia University)
Completed an intensive 14-month-long program in Executive Management. Partnered with Natura North America to develop a digital marketing strategy and market segmentation based on Google and Instagram Analytics to diversify social media engagement. The digital marketing strategy implemented succeeded with 300% revenue growth during COVID.
Bachelor of Engineering ( May 2003 – Apr 2007)
SGSITS, Indore
Integrated Sphinx-based Speech Recognition and FestVox Speech Synthesis to develop an artificial voice using diphone sounds. Two voices were created.
Interests
1. Passion for Sustainability and Innovation
A strong commitment to sustainability is evident through efforts to address global challenges using innovative solutions, including a patent in seawater desalination. This work reflects a focus on tackling issues such as water scarcity and environmental conservation. Contributions include mentoring teams and integrating eco-friendly principles into AI-driven projects to foster sustainable advancements.
2. Advocacy for STEM Education
From 2016 to 2021, an AI-focused community, AI Geeks, played a key role in promoting education and engagement in artificial intelligence. The community organized workshops on AI development, robotics, and programming, empowering individuals and fostering interest in STEM careers. These initiatives bridged the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical innovation.
3. Community Engagement in Technology Development
Active involvement in the tech community has included organizing hackathons in collaboration with Microsoft, creating opportunities for developers, students, and startups to showcase and refine ideas. These efforts emphasize collaboration, knowledge sharing, and fostering innovation to advance technological development.vancements and foster a culture of innovation.
BABU PRIYAVRAT 