Topic
Zero Downtime, Zero Worries; Unlocking the Uptime Advantage
Rethinking HVAC Maintenance with AI that drives uptime!
Synopsis
Reduce operational risk and energy costs through deep tech. Unplanned downtime in critical building systems (like HVAC and Utilities) skyrockets energy consumption and compliance risk. Agentic AI provides Cognitive Maintenance specifically for equipment vital to the built environment, including:
- Centrifugal Pumps
- High-Pressure Air Compressors
- Water Pumps & Chiller Water Pumps
This allows companies to achieve measurable operational benefits:
- Boost Uptime by ~20% (Maximizing building availability)
- Reduce Maintenance Costs by ~40% (Eliminating emergency reactive repairs)
- Extend Asset Lifespan by ~40% (Delaying expensive capital expenditure)
Programme Flow
1:45pm Registration & Pre-Event Networking
2:00pm Welcome & Introduction
2:10pm The Shift to Cognitive Maintenance by Yong Tai Chan, Sales Engineer & Founding Team Member at Groundup.ai
2:40pm Live Demo & Built Environment Case Study by Darren Toh, AI Lead at Groundup.ai
3:10pm Q&A
3:30pm Closing Remarks + OIP Sharing by Jolene Ong, IMDA
3:40pm Networking & Refreshments
Speakers
Yong Tai Chan
Yong Tai is the Sales Engineer & Founding Team Member at Groundup.ai, bringing a rigorous mechanical foundation to the world of industrial AI. An NUS Mechanical Engineering alumnus, YT’s expertise was forged in high-stakes environments—from serving in a Bronco Tank Maintenance Crew to leading as a Test Engineer at KLA, a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing. At Groundup Academy, Yong Tai leads the Strategist Track, focusing on learning how to optimize OEE with AI across industry sectors.
Darren Toh
Darren is the AI Lead at Groundup.ai. An NTU Computer Science alumnus with over eight years of experience in the tech ecosystem, Darren holds a prestigious ISO Category II Vibration Analysis certification. This unique blend of software engineering and heavy-asset diagnostics allows him to decode the “heartbeat” of complex industrial machinery with absolute precision. At Groundup Academy, Darren leads the Whisperer Track, mentoring engineers to master high-fidelity diagnostic tools and lead the technical charge in Industry 5.0 and beyond.
