About Us
DeepIQ is on a mission to transform industrial processes by digitizing human expertise. Our vision is to drive end-to-end automation, enabling systems such as self-running power plants or drilling rigs using generative AI as the higher order reasoning layer operating over existing industrial automation technology stack.
We believe that simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. From the lightweight footprint of our cloud native architecture to our rich yet intuitive functionality, we strive to make digital transformation impactful and efficient.
Team
Company Team
VISWANATH AVASARALA
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Viswanath Avasarala
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Board Member – DeepIQ
Viswanath “Vish” Avasarala serves as the CEO of DeepIQ, a AI powered self-service platform for industrial data workflows. Before joining DeepIQ, Vish held the position of Global Head of Advanced Analytics at Schlumberger. His professional background encompasses various roles, including R&D Manager for Advanced Analytics at SAS and Lead Information Scientist at GE Research. In 2012, Vish founded SQORD, a company that develops wearable technology and gamified platforms to promote physical activity in children. Vish earned his PhD in Information Science and Technology from Pennsylvania State University and holds a Bachelor of Technology degree from the Indian Institute of Technology.
SON VANN
Chief Financial Officer
Son Vann
Chief Financial Officer
Board Member – DeepIQ
Son Vann serves as the company’s CFO since 2019. He has over 25 years of finance experience including capital markets, M&A, restructuring and operational finance and accounting. Prior to DeepIQ, he served as Vice President of Corporate Development at Rowan Companies, and Vice President – Treasurer, Corporate Development and Investor Relations at Hercules Offshore. Son received his Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Texas and is a CFA charterholder.
JEFF WASHBURN
Vice President Operations - DeepIQ
Jeff Washburn
Vice President Operations
Jeff Washburn joined DeepIQ in 2018 and currently serves as the company’s Vice President Operations. Jeff is an accomplished enterprise and solutions architect specializing in cloud, big data, logistics, and ERP. Prior to DeepIQ, his experience includes Enterprise Architect at Commtrex, IT Director at Masterworld, Solutions Architect at Schlumberger and Director of Microsoft Solutions at Cap Gemini. Jeff received his Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from Saint Lawrence College, Canada.
Company Board
IMRAN KIZILBASH
Managing Director – CSL Capital Management
Imran Kizilbash
Managing Director – CSL Capital Management Board Member – DeepIQ
Imran Kizilbash is a Managing Director at CSL Capital Management and is leading CSL Ventures, an early stage Venture Technology Fund. Prior to CSL, Mr. Kizilbash was Vice President of the Schlumberger Corporate Venture Fund. He also served as Vice President and Treasurer for Schlumberger, and held several senior management positions including President Reservoir Characterization Group, President of Middle East & Asia and President of Drilling and Measurements. He joined Schlumberger as a Wireline and Testing Field Engineer in 1989. Mr. Kizilbash has a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and Applied Sciences and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, both degrees from the California Institute of Technology.
VISWANATH AVASARALA
Founder and Chief Executive Officer -DeepIQ
Viswanath Avasarala
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Board Member – DeepIQ
Viswanath “Vish” Avasarala serves as the CEO of DeepIQ, a AI powered self-service platform for industrial data workflows. Before joining DeepIQ, Vish held the position of Global Head of Advanced Analytics at Schlumberger. His professional background encompasses various roles, including R&D Manager for Advanced Analytics at SAS and Lead Information Scientist at GE Research. In 2012, Vish founded SQORD, a company that develops wearable technology and gamified platforms to promote physical activity in children. Vish earned his PhD in Information Science and Technology from Pennsylvania State University and holds a Bachelor of Technology degree from the Indian Institute of Technology.
SON VANN
Chief Financial Officer
Son Vann
Chief Financial Officer
Board Member – DeepIQ
Son Vann serves as the company’s CFO since 2019. He has over 25 years of finance experience including capital markets, M&A, restructuring and operational finance and accounting. Prior to DeepIQ, he served as Vice President of Corporate Development at Rowan Companies, and Vice President – Treasurer, Corporate Development and Investor Relations at Hercules Offshore. Son received his Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Texas and is a CFA charterholder.
THIERRY PILENKO
Fmr. Executive Chairman - TechnipFMC
Thierry Pilenko
Fmr. Executive Chairman –TechnipFMC
Board Observer – DeepIQ
Thierry Pilenko is currently a partner at Tupper Lake Partners and a board member of Arkema S.A., Trident Energy and Ensign Natural Resources. Prior to Tupper Lake, Mr. Pilenko served as Executive Chairman of TechnipFMC plc, Chairman and CEO of Technip S.A., and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Veritas DGC, Inc. He also served as President of Schlumberger GeoQuest and Managing Director of SchlumbergerSema. Alongside his executive leadership roles, Mr. Pilenko has served as a board member to several public and private companies, including Valaris plc, Rowan Companies plc, Hercules Offshore Inc., Peugeot S.A. and CGGVeritas. Mr. Pilenko graduated from IFP School and from Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Géologie.
ERIC ABECASSIS
Founder and CEO - HumanGo
Eric Abecassis
Founder and CEO – HumanGo
Board Observer – DeepIQ
Eric Abecassis is the Founder and CEO of HumanGo Coaching. Prior to HumanGo, Mr. Abecassis spent over 16 years at Schlumberger, where he last served as Chief Information Officer and President of Software Integrated Solutions. Mr. Abecassis has an extensive background in technology extending over 30 years, starting as a software developer and architect for Apic System. Mr. Abecassis received his PhD from Sorbonne University Pierre and Marie Curie Campus.
ABHINAV JAIN
Vice President – CSL Capital Management
Abhinav Jain
Vice President - CSL Capital Management
Board Observer – DeepIQ
Abhinav Jain serves as Vice President at CSL Capital Management. Prior to CSL, Mr. Jain was an advisor to portfolio companies of several energy private equity and venture capital groups like Altira, EV Private Equity, Energy Innovation Capital, TPG etc. Prior to this role, he worked at PwC’s energy investment banking group. Mr. Jain’s career started in 2009 in Norway with Fugro as an offshore seismic engineer and after which he joined Schlumberger as a wireline field engineer in the US. Outside of CSL, Abhinav has previously served on the energy advisory board of Rice Alliance for Technology & Entrepreneurship as well as on the investment committee of Houston Exponential. He recently joined Equinor & Techstars’ energy accelerator as a mentor to startups. Mr. Jain has a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communications Engineering from NIT Durgapur in India and a MBA from the University of Texas and London Business School.
Our Investors
CSL Ventures
CSL Ventures was launched with the objective of addressing the rapidly evolving technical needs of the Energy and Industrial sectors and becoming the partner of choice for leading entrepreneurs and executives. CSL Ventures complements and extends CSL Capital Management's global network of sourcing unique opportunities, proven track record of successfully incubating and building greenfield businesses, and creatively structuring transactions for the benefit of early stage and technology-focused companies and entrepreneurs.
Lavni Ventures
Lavni Ventures is an early-stage investment firm that creates impact across the world by investing in companies developing cutting edge technologies with applications in new frontiers or high social impact. The founders of Lavni Ventures bring years of global experience in technology development, operations, marketing, and finance to new and innovative companies. Lavni partners with potential investees first as mentors and develop long term trusted relationships before investing. For more information on Lavni Ventures please see www.lavniventures.com
