Senthilvel Palanivelu

About Senthilvel Palanivelu

For over two and half decades, I\'ve been at the intersection of data, technology, and knowledge. My career has been a journey of architecting intelligent knowledge systems—first by building foundational taxonomy and ontology frameworks for global publishers and enterprises, and now by applying that deep structural expertise to one of the world\'s most pressing challenges: ESG and climate data.As the AVP of ESG & Financial Services Delivery at Straive, I lead the charge in developing and delivering scalable, AI-driven data solutions. My team and I partner with leading data providers, ratings agencies, and sustainable finance institutions to cut through the noise. We leverage GenAI and LLMs not just to extract data, but to create actionable intelligence that is compliant with global frameworks like the EU Taxonomy, TCFD, and SASB.My foundational 25+ years in knowledge management and digital transformation have given me a unique perspective. I don\'t just see data points; I see the semantic relationships and structures that turn raw information into a strategic asset. This allows me to design robust knowledge systems that optimize discovery, ensure compliance, and drive sustainable outcomes for our clients.Core Competencies: ESG, Climate and Financial Data Solutions: Architecting GenAI/LLM-powered platforms for data extraction, analysis, and reporting (EU Taxonomy, TCFD, SASB). AI-Powered Knowledge Management: Designing and implementing taxonomy, thesaurus, and ontology frameworks to power content discovery and digital transformation. Strategic Leadership & Service Delivery: Leading high-performing teams, managing complex client engagements, and ensuring operational excellence and SLA adherence. Digital Transformation & Solution Architecture: Guiding large-scale content and data migration initiatives from concept through to execution.I\'m passionate about using technology to solve complex data challenges and am always open to connecting with professionals in the sustainable finance, data science, and knowledge management fields.

Experience

1. Associate Vice President

   Straive

   Oct 2025 — Present · Chennai, IN

Education

• Government College of Technology, Coimbatore

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Mechanical Engineering

• Anna University Chennai

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing and Systems

  1998 — 2000