Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

About Us: Pump Academy & iPUMPNET

Pump Academy Pvt. Ltd.

Role Overview

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Key Responsibilities

Technology Strategy & Architecture

• Define and execute an integrated technology roadmap aligned with company goals.
• Lead end-to-end architecture: from edge devices and embedded systems to cloud services, dashboards, and APIs.
• Drive scalable, secure, and resilient SaaS + IIoT platform design.
• Champion DevSecOps, CI/CD, observability, and modern infrastructure practices.

Product & Platform Leadership

• Oversee development of embedded firmware, cloud APIs, web/mobile applications, and AI model pipelines.
• Ensure seamless integration of hardware (sensors, microcontrollers) with cloud analytics and user interfaces.
• Own system performance, fault tolerance, and customer SLA compliance.

Team Building & Leadership

• Build, mentor, and scale cross-functional teams across Embedded, Software, AI/ML, and Infra.
• Create clear accountability, documentation, KPIs, and performance management processes.
• Foster a culture of innovation, quality, and rapid delivery.

Cybersecurity & Compliance

• Lead the implementation of cybersecurity controls across OT and IT environments.
• Ensure compliance with standards (CMMI L3, ISO 27001, IEC 62443, GDPR, etc.).
• Manage technology risks, audits, and data privacy policies.

Business & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with Product, Operations, Sales, and Marketing to align roadmap and execution.
• Represent the company in technical discussions with partners, clients, and investors.
• Evaluate technology investments, vendors, and licensing models.

Must-Have Qualifications & Skills

Core Technical Expertise

• 15+ years in technology leadership (CTO, VP Technology)
• Strong background in

  embedded systems development

  (C/C++, RTOS, UART, SPI, Modbus, CAN, BLE)
• Deep understanding of

  Industrial IoT protocols

  : MQTT, OPC-UA, edge-to-cloud telemetry
• Hands-on experience with

  AI/ML model deployment

  (scikit-learn, TensorFlow, ONNX, edge inference)
• Proven capability in

  cloud platforms

  (AWS/GCP), microservices, APIs, REST, WebSockets
• Skilled in

  DevOps tools

  : Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Terraform, GitHub Actions
• Strong grasp of

  cybersecurity

  principles and network protection (firewalls, secure boot, OTA updates)

Leadership & Process

• Experience building and leading

  multi-domain tech teams

• Led

  end-to-end product cycles

  in high-availability SaaS or industrial platforms
• Exposure to

  CMMI Level 3+

  , Agile/Scrum, process documentation, version control, QA

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering

  Electronics, Computer Science, Mechatronics

  , or related technical field is required.
• Masters degree or higher in

  Embedded Systems, AI/ML, Cloud Computing, or Data Engineering

  is preferred.
• Candidates with

  executive certifications in technology leadership

  (MIT xPro, Wharton, INSEAD) will be given preference.

Preferred Certifications

Executive CTO

MIT xPro CTO Program / Wharton CTO Leadership

Cloud

AWS/GCP/Azure Architect Pro / CKA

AI/ML

TensorFlow Developer, NVIDIA DLI, DeepLearning.ai

Cybersecurity

ISO 27001 Lead Implementer / CISSP / CompTIA Security+

Industrial IoT

ISA/IEC 62443, OPC-UA Certification, IIC IIoT Practitioner

Nice-to-Have / Bonus Skills

• Experience in

  industrial automation

  , manufacturing, water or energy domains
• Familiarity with

  HMI/SCADA integrations

  and legacy system modernizations
• Experience with

  mobile app integration

  for field service/technician workflows
• Exposure to

  digital twin modeling

  and simulation platforms
• Publications, patents, or public talks in embedded, AI, or IIoT space

Key Traits & Personality Fit

• Visionary yet pragmatic decision-maker
• Hands-on problem solver who doesnt shy from debugging or architecture reviews
• Empathetic leader who builds trust and teams
• Communicates clearly with tech and non-tech stakeholders
• Comfortable in a high-growth, rapidly evolving startup environment

Why Join PumpAcademy?

• Define the technical future of a high-impact industrial tech platform
• Build real-world AI/ML + IIoT systems that improve sustainability and performance
• Lead a world-class engineering team with full ownership and autonomy
• a visionary leadership team