Avirup Basu is a technologist, founder, and a digital transformation and innovation leader based out of India. He is the CEO & Founder of Blackspektro, which specialises in industrial IoT and AI solutions for manufacturing. The focus is on enabling digital transformation from the factory floor to the cloud.

He was previously working at P360 in various roles and stepped down after 8 years as an Associate Principal Engineer. He was responsible for designing and developing SaaS products like Swittons and Zing. These products transform enterprise workflows and real-time communication through smart devices and software platforms.

Drawing on over 9 years of experience in cloud systems, and event-driven architectures and industrial and commercial IoT, he builds scalable, resilient platforms that deliver real value in complex environments.

Outside of work, he organizes Google Developer Group (GDG) Siliguri, where he mentors and engages with the tech community through meetups and workshops.

When he isn't working on product or code, he spends time cycling, capturing moments through photography and videography, rallying for a game of tennis, or chasing adrenaline through adventure sports. He believes a sharp mind needs a spirited life.