Anoj Pillai

Anoj Pillai is the Chief Technology Officer at McLaren Strategic Ventures, a role he has held since December 2020. Based in Orange County, California, Pillai is recognized for his expertise in technology and innovation, particularly in driving creative collaboration within multidisciplinary teams to solve complex global problems. His work at McLaren involves accelerating entrepreneurship and delivering maximum returns for stakeholders through personalized consulting and technology platforms.13

Professional Background

• Previous Roles:
  • Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Cleareye.ai (April 2019 - December 2020): Focused on improving financial inclusion through innovative solutions.
  • Chief Architect at UST Global (December 2008 - March 2019): Led architectural design and strategy for various technology initiatives.
  • Practice Director for Microsoft Strategy & Services at UST Global (April 2008 - December 2009).
  • Account Architect at H&R Block (August 2004 - April 2007).
  • Solutions Architect at US Technology (October 2003 - April 2007) .124

Education and Certifications

Pillai holds a certification in Blockchain Technologies: Business Innovation and Application from MIT Sloan Executive Education, obtained in July 2019. He also completed the MIT Entrepreneurship Online Bootcamp in 2018.14

Personal Attributes

Described as a passionate problem solver and inventor, Pillai is known for his professionalism and ability to inspire teams. His approach emphasizes frugal innovation to tackle pressing issues facing the global community.1