Kapil Jain

CTO, AI4iCPS, AI THUB @ IIT Kharagpur

Kharagpur, India • Remote Worldwide

Empowering businesses with AI-first architectures, scalable data strategies, and innovative product leadership. Bridging the gap between cutting-edge AI research and enterprise value creation.

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AI & Data Leadership

Applied AI & LLM Systems

Hands-on design of LLM features (RAG, prompt/system design, guardrails) and ML models, from problem framing through deployment and monitoring.

AI Agents for Enterprises

Evaluating business domain and desinging AI agents, applications using AI Agents for creating new age AI based teams and applications

Compliance, Risk & Identity

AML/fraud models, digital identity and signing (W3C DID), CBDC and data integrity platforms in banking and government contexts.

Player–coach Leadership

Leading and mentoring small AI/DS teams while remaining hands-on with architecture, code reviews, and customer-facing solutioning.

Ventures & AI Projects

aCausal Labs Private Limited

Founder · Dec 2025 – Present

Building Freedom Wise: A game changing product for personal finance to help people in achieving financial freedom.

A serious company developing personal productivity and financial freedom companions combining AI agents and behavioral insights.

Mobile Architecture, Blockchain, LLMs, AI Agents

VerusAI.ai

Co-founder & Chief Architect · Nov 2024 – Present

AI-first platform focused on cryptocurrency compliance, identity, and risk analytics for regulated enterprises. Responsible for technical vision, AI architecture, and core product roadmap.

Architecting LLM-based agents for KYC/AML workflows, document intelligence, and ongoing monitoring — combining RAG with policy-aware guardrails and domain-specific evaluation pipelines. Supporting GTM, solutioning, proof-of-value designs, and executive briefings.

Python, Node.js, LLM APIs, event-driven microservices

ZYND Protocol & Alan Scott Enterprises

Strategic Advisor & Protocol Co-designer · 2024 – 2025

Co-designed protocol and reference architecture for ZYND, an AI-driven on-chain/off-chain orchestration layer under the Alan Scott/Omnis umbrella, focusing on data integrity, identity, and agent coordination.

Strategic advisor to an AI startup hub incubating B2B AI products; defined reusable technical patterns (identity, data pipelines, evaluation harnesses) across portfolio companies. Conducted architecture reviews, risk assessments, and roadmap workshops with emphasis on responsible AI and enterprise readiness.

Independent Technology Consultant & Startup Advisor

Hybrid · Jan 2024 – Dec 2025

Advising and mentoring multiple early-stage AI/blockchain startups on product strategy, architecture, and GTM — often acting as an extended co-founder for design, hiring, and fundraising narratives.

Designed and implemented AI agents and LLM-backed features for AML/fraud detection, stock market analysis, and enterprise search, including RAG and evaluation/guardrail patterns.

About Me

With over 21 years of experience in technology leadership, I specialize in blockchain technology, enterprise architecture, and digital transformation. My career spans across global financial institutions, technology companies, and entrepreneurial ventures where I've demonstrated expertise in leading complex technical initiatives and building high-performance teams.

I am available as a technology consultant for your startup or organization, specializing in Blockchain, Digital Transformation, and AI Transformation for your business.

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