Piyal Gupta
// I MAKE AI GOVERNABLE.
piyal@outlook.com
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+91 98741 74100
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linkedin.com/in/piyal
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kneuralabs.com
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Kolkata, India · Connecticut, USA
01 · Profile
A seasoned executive with nearly two decades of leadership across global operations, digital transformation, and AI-driven strategy. Proven track record of building and scaling high-performance organisations across regulated industries, public sector, and multinational technology environments. Currently leading Kneuralabs — an AI systems and governance advisory firm — with a mandate to operationalise responsible AI adoption through structured oversight, risk classification, and enterprise-grade delivery frameworks. Brings a rare combination of delivery excellence, commercial acumen, and forward-looking technology vision to the boardroom.
02 · Core Competencies
AI governance — regulatory & public sector
Claude & Anthropic ecosystem (API, MCP, agents)
Bid strategy & enterprise sales
AI-powered creative production
Product strategy & roadmap leadership
Global delivery & service management
NIST AI RMF · ISO/IEC 42001 · EU AI Act
AWS cloud migration & cost optimisation
03 · Experience
20Yearsof leadership
7Rolesacross industries
14CountriesEurope & LATAM
2Activeventures running
18%Cost cutAWS migration win
2Companiesco-founded
4AI CertsAnthropic certified
1ACE AwardAccenture excellence
04 · Certifications · 33 total
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Introduction to Agent SkillsMar 2026cz59oi3ru2dc
Building with the Claude APIMar 20262aetauah6zp6
AI Fluency: Framework & FoundationsMar 2026nt4i69rxmywy
Claude 101Mar 2026wwm9suhsnhvj
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Auditing Generative AI: Strategy, Analysis & Risk MitigationISACAFeb 2026EY5P5V066F3A
SEBI Investor Certification ExamSecurities & Exchange Board of India · Expires Feb 2027Feb 2025NISM20250000099545
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ISO 20000 Lead Auditor — IT Service CertificationBSIMay 2012ITS040-1201-0006
IT Information Library Foundations (ITIL)EXINNov 2006EX.06.2119 36510
Bulletproof ManagerCrestcom InternationalMar 2010
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Digital Product Management: Modern FundamentalsUniversity of Virginia Darden School of BusinessMay 2019CKUYXJ5LYBSP
Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies & SkillsUniversity of Michigan — Ross School of BusinessMay 2019PTHXZ3HDEPCH
Introduction to PsychologyYale UniversityJun 2019H4M8GWGWSS63
Moral Foundations of PoliticsYale UniversityDec 2020
Fundamentals of Graphic DesignCalifornia Institute of the ArtsNov 2020QASK5DCF5292
What Is Contemporary Art?The Museum of Modern ArtApr 2020AAMK8BXZMF8J
COVID-19: Operational Planning GuidelinesWorld Health OrganizationMar 2020
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WhatsApp MarketingMetaNov 2023
Digital JournalismReutersMay 2021NA
Small Business Marketing Using FacebookFreedom Learning GroupDec 20203KCP69VHUTMG
Consulting Foundations: Building Your BrandLinkedIn LearningFeb 2020
Storytelling for DesignersLinkedIn LearningFeb 2020
Neil Blumenthal on BrandingLinkedIn LearningSep 2017
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Photography MasterclassUdemyFeb 2021UC-c6a54598
The Art of Black and White PhotographyUdemyJan 2020UC-HP842OEW
Portrait Photography Masterclass, All About HeadshotsUdemyJan 2020UC-TUHD6OJG
Mastering Portrait PhotographyUdemyJan 2020UC-MDI9E4NA
Learning Headshot PhotographyLinkedIn LearningFeb 2020
Lightroom for FacesLinkedIn LearningFeb 2020
Improving Your Photography with Lighting ModifiersLinkedIn LearningFeb 2020
Lightroom and Photoshop: Black and White PhotographyLinkedIn LearningFeb 2020
Lightroom: Mastering Adjustments and EditingLinkedIn LearningFeb 2020
Final Cut Pro X: Commercial Editing TechniquesLinkedIn LearningFeb 2020
Premiere Pro 2020 Essential TrainingLinkedIn LearningFeb 2020
05 · Education
Business Management (Mini MBA)IBMI · Berlin, Germany
2019
PG Diploma, Software EngineeringBournemouth University · Bournemouth, UK
2004 – 2005
BCom, AccountancyUniversity of Calcutta · Kolkata, India
1994 – 1996
06 · Recognition
Accenture ACE Award — outstanding delivery & operational excellence
ISA Industrialisation Programme Lead — global delivery transformation
U.S. On-site Engagement — creative direction for American clients
Publication — The Art of Asking Questions
Publication — Governing Intelligence
