Nagendran Thirugnanam is the Director – IoT & Business Development at Mayvel and an accomplished business and technology leader with over 20 years of experience in the Automation and Controls industry. His expertise spans IoT, smart buildings, energy systems, and integrated building management.
Over the years, Nagendran has worked at the intersection of engineering and business. As a result, he brings a balanced perspective that connects technology innovation with real-world operational outcomes.
Deep Expertise in Automation, IoT, and Smart Buildings
Nagendran specializes in designing and delivering intelligent building solutions that improve efficiency, sustainability, and user experience. Instead of treating buildings as static infrastructure, he views them as dynamic systems powered by data.
Moreover, his work in IoT and edge computing enables real-time monitoring and control. Consequently, organizations can optimize energy usage while improving operational reliability.
Leading Next-Generation Platform Development
A key highlight of Nagendran’s career is his leadership in next-generation platform development. He has played a critical role in building solutions that integrate IoT, edge computing, AI, and machine learning for building automation.
In addition, his experience across product management, engineering, and business operations allows him to align technical roadmaps with market needs. This ensures faster adoption and measurable value creation.
Driving Energy Efficiency and Intelligent Systems
Nagendran’s work strongly emphasizes energy systems and sustainability. By leveraging data-driven automation, he helps organizations reduce energy consumption without compromising performance.
Furthermore, his integrated approach ensures that smart building initiatives scale effectively across portfolios and geographies.
Nagendran Thirugnanam at Kovai Summit
At the Kovai Summit, Nagendran Thirugnanam shares practical insights into IoT-led automation, smart building platforms, and AI-driven energy optimization. His session is particularly relevant for facility leaders, IoT professionals, system integrators, and enterprise decision-makers.
Ultimately, his perspective highlights how intelligent infrastructure can support both sustainability goals and business efficiency.
Why His Perspective Matters
As cities and enterprises move toward smarter infrastructure, the role of automation and IoT becomes critical. Nagendran’s experience offers a clear roadmap for building systems that are intelligent, scalable, and future-ready.
Therefore, his presence adds strong technical and industry depth to the Kovai Summit speaker lineup.
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