Chakreesh Minnal

About Chakreesh Minnal

I am Chakreesh Minnal, Founder and CEO of ReFlow Technologies. I work at the intersection of IoT, industrial automation, and process data analytics. Over the past four years, I’ve focused on developing sensor-based systems that help manufacturing companies—especially in the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors—monitor operations, reduce errors, and improve efficiency.At ReFlow, we build custom IoT solutions designed for real-world industrial environments. From deploying monitoring systems at facilities like Malladi Pharmaceuticals to setting up smart dashboards and automation platforms, I’ve been involved in every stage—from prototyping to field deployment.Key achievements include:Winning SRM’s Entrepreneurship Bootcamp Edition 2Deploying industrial IoT systems in pharma cleanroomsSetting up ReFlow’s first office at the SRM Incubation CentreScaling hardware and software for real-time factory insightsSkills and focus areas:Industrial IoT and sensor integrationEmbedded hardware (ESP32, LoRa, MQTT)Cloud platforms (Firebase, PostgreSQL, AWS)Data visualization and UI developmentB2B product strategy and startup operationsIn addition to my work at ReFlow, I actively participate in motorsport events like autocross racing, where precision and control also play a key role—similar to how I approach technology and business.

Experience

1. Entrepreneur in Residence

   Srm Ist Chennai

   Jun 2025 — Present · Chennai, IN

   I currently serve as an Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR), where I work at the intersection of innovation, strategy, and venture building. In this role, I focus on identifying high-impact startup opportunities, validating new business models, and supporting early-stage founders with guidance on product development, go-to-market strategies, and scaling operations.

Education

• SRM IST Chennai

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech