Kiran Bharwani
Chief Technology Officer @BrightAI
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Technology Officer @BrightAI
San Francisco, CA, US
Leading the technical vision and execution at BrightAI to deliver Physical AI - intelligent, autonomous systems that operate reliably in the real world.I oversee the development of Stateful OS, an edge-native AI platform designed for real-time sensor fusion, anomaly detection, and autonomous decision-making on low-power, field-deployed devices. Built for safety, uptime, and environmental resilience, the platform powers a new class of AI-enabled infrastructure.Key achievements:* Defined and executed the product roadmap for Stateful OS and its deployment across core infrastructure verticals.* Scaled multidisciplinary engineering teams spanning AI/ML, embedded systems, hardware, and platform software.* Led technical strategy and architecture across wearables, autonomous drones, and multi-sensor “Stateful” devices.* Drove customer engagement strategy - turning pilot programs into scalable, multi-site deployments.BrightAI is redefining how the physical world is monitored, understood, and managed - by embedding intelligence directly into the field.
EDUCATION
Bradley University
Master's degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Architecture of Complex Systems
Carnegie Mellon University
Software Architecture
Thadomal Shahani Engineering College
Bachelor's degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence
SKILLS
ABOUT KIRAN BHARWANI
I build intelligent, AI-powered systems that understand and act in the real world - from autonomous vehicles to infrastructure embedded with real-time edge intelligence.With 25+ years of experience across autonomous driving, edge AI, and industrial systems, I’ve held roles ranging from system architect and technical leader to VP and CTO. My focus has consistently been on taking AI out of the lab and into high-stakes, real-world environments where reliability, safety, and performance are non-negotiable.At Rivian, I helped scale the ADAS & autonomy team and led the development of production-grade AI systems for the R1T, R1S, and Amazon Delivery Van. I drove software architecture and execution strategy, built multidisciplinary teams across perception, embedded, and controls, and worked closely with executive leadership on long-range planning, organizational growth, and investor diligence.Today, I serve as CTO of BrightAI, where we’re building the future of Physical AI - intelligent infrastructure that sees, thinks, and acts autonomously. I lead the development and vision for Stateful OS, an edge-native AI platform powering real-time sensor fusion, anomaly detection, and autonomous operation on low-power devices. I bring a hands-on leadership style - balancing deep technical fluency with strategic execution. My focus is on building world-class engineering teams, driving product strategy, and scaling applied AI systems from prototype to production. I\'m also a certified Functional Safety Professional and a strong advocate for designing AI systems that are robust, safe, and reliable under real-world constraints.I’m always open to collaborations at the intersection of applied AI, autonomy, and infrastructure transformation. Let’s build what’s next!
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