Workforce Operating System for Regulated Manufacturing

Our Vision

Where GxP stops being a binder on the shelf — and becomes the way work gets done.

8chili builds the Digital Twin Workforce OS for regulated manufacturing, where GxP stops being a binder on the shelf and becomes the way work gets done. We turn every SOP, machine and process into an intelligent digital twin and take operators through one closed loop:

STAGE 01
HintVR

Learn

Learn in immersive VR with machine-exact digital twins before entering the cleanroom.

STAGE 02
Zero-Risk Simulation

Practice

Practice critical tasks and deviations safely before touching a live line.

STAGE 03
HintAR

Perform

Perform with AR-guided, hands-free work instructions and evidence capture on the shop floor.

STAGE 04
Nova & SkillsForge

Audit

Audit with AI coaching that builds lasting inspection readiness across every shift.

Quality is engineered into operator behavior instead of being checked after the fact.

Right-first-time execution, ALCOA+ data integrity, contamination control and documentation discipline are built into every step a worker takes:

Right-First-Time ExecutionPrevent errors and deviations before they happen with proactive visual guidance.
ALCOA+ Data IntegrityAttributable, legible, contemporaneous, original, and accurate records captured at point-of-work.
Contamination ControlStrict gowning protocols, cleanroom behaviors, and sterile airflow habits reinforced in simulation.
Documentation DisciplineContemporaneous e-signatures and auditable digital evidence built into every step.
Purpose-built for pharma:
21 CFR Part 11 Support ISO 27001 Certified SOC 2 Type 2 Compliant GAMP 5-Aligned Validation
Trusted by leading manufacturers globally across oral solid dose, inhalation and sterile operations.
The Result: Safer, faster and consistently higher-quality manufacturing, with a workforce that is audit-ready every shift, not just on inspection day.

Customer Obsession & Tech First.

We don't just build software; we build extensions of human capability. In the complex world of life sciences and advanced manufacturing, "good enough" is never enough.

Our philosophy is simple: Go above and beyond. When our customers face "unsolvable" training challenges, whether it's remote audits or complex bioreactor setups, we use cutting-edge technology to find a way. We believe that with the right tools, the gap between learning and doing disappears.

Meet the Team

The minds behind the Digital Workforce OS.

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Aravind Upadhyaya

Founder & CEO

Leads the vision and strategy behind 8chili's digital-twin platform. Combines deep expertise in immersive technology with a relentless focus on transforming workforce capability, compliance, and manufacturing performance across global pharma.

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Amit Vohra

President, Board of Directors

Drives strategic direction, enterprise partnerships, and organizational scalability. Brings decades of leadership experience in building high-growth, technology-forward companies within healthcare and life sciences.

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Ambuz Vimal

CPTO

Architects the Digital Workforce OS - HintVR, HintAR and Skillsforge. Leads innovation across digital twins, OpenUSD integration, and enterprise-grade platform scalability that powers operator readiness and OEE uplift.

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Rohan Sablay

Head of Sales & BD

Drives commercial growth, strategic partnerships, and enterprise customer acquisition across global pharma accounts. Brings extensive industry experience from Cipla and Signet, backed by an engineering foundation from IIT Bombay.

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Jay Rana

Head of Delivery

Owns execution of high-accuracy simulations and platform features. Responsible for client delivery, project planning, and technical execution. Specializes in simulation fidelity and full stack delivery.

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Balaguru P

Platform Lead

Specializes in quick prototyping across all stacks, goal oriented, deep understanding of technology stacks for VR, AR, RAG Apps, AI integration, Web apps and Mobile apps.

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Sherwin Powale

Project Lead

Leads 3D simulation and digital twin project delivery. Coordinates asset modeling, procedural fidelity, and cross-functional execution to deliver accurate, deployment-ready simulations for manufacturing operations.

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Aaditi Gaikwad

Customer Success Lead

Holds B.Pharm and M.Pharm degrees in pharmaceutical sciences. Drives customer success, site onboarding, and client engagement across pharma manufacturing accounts, ensuring seamless digital twin adoption and measurable operator readiness.

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Preeti Swami

Asset Lead

Focuses on 3D assets design, development and optimization with the fastest turn around time. Ensures seamless deployment from Design to Production.