Thangathurai Balasubramaniam is the Founder and Technical Lead at IONICKS, specializing in industrial IoT systems, embedded firmware, and wireless communication architectures. He has hands-on experience designing and deploying real-world solutions spanning RS485/Modbus networks, RFID-based inventory systems, and cloud-integrated IoT platforms. His session at IEW 2026 draws directly from field experience building the AirChain485 Pro — a wireless Modbus gateway and daisy-chain repeater designed for industrial environments.