146 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine 147 Millennium - Twentieth Edition SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING Millennium Magazine Featured Listee CO-FOUNDER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Elevat Inc. Buckeye, AZ SENIOR FELLOW Advanced Micro Devices Inc. Austin, TX WILLIAM M. HILL Over the course of his decades-long career, William M. Hill has developed a reputation for quality work in the industrial fluid power industry. Well-versed in software applications and bolstered by over 40 years of professional experience, he is the cofounder and chief executive officer of Elevat Inc. Founded in 2015, the company specializes in delivering Internet of Things (IoT) solutions for original equipment manufacturers in the mobile and off-highway machinery sectors. Mr. Hill also remains active as a board member of the Center for Advanced Manufacturing Puget Sound. Previously, he excelled as the president and chief executive officer of Western Integrated Technologies from 1987 to 2024. During this time, he built up and further developed the company, eventually buying it with his partner and expanding it from three employees to approximately 200. Mr. Hill firmly believes Elevat Inc. can significantly impact the information technology industry. Looking ahead, he is focused on long-term sustainability for his company. As such, he strives to create a digital version of the company to provide further savings and environmental benefits to customers and clients. Since 2022, Dr. Raj B. Krishnamurthy has served as an artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning senior fellow at Advanced Micro Devices Inc. The semiconductor company is well-regarded for pioneering the design and manufacturing of various computer chips for AI. Additionally, Dr. Krishnamurthy sits on the board of advisors for the Center for Artificial Intelligence Innovation and the National Center for Supercomputing Applications at the University of Illinois. An engineer at heart, Dr. Krishnamurthy has been an inventor and co-inventor of more than 100 patents. He began a two-decade career at IBM in 2003, rising from a researcher to a chief architect and engineering manager to a global technical director of the systems AI business. In addition to his many years of experience, he holds a PhD in computer science and engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Over the coming years, Dr. Krishnamurthy aims to safely democratize AI. He envisions AI being responsibly integrated into all sectors of society and various industries. He is proud of the work he completed in building Enterprise AI software stacks and operationalizing AI for Fortune 500 companies. RAJ B. KRISHNAMURTHY, PHD SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING DIRECTOR OF AI DELIVERY SoundHound AI Bellevue, WA Erick Grau is the founder and chief executive officer of Chibitek, a strategic information technology (IT) firm he launched in 2014. What began as a solo consulting venture has grown into a competitive managed service provider serving clients across the United States. Chibitek is known for delivering proactive, scalable IT solutions to businesses forging their own paths — especially in public relations, health care and creative industries. Mr. Grau began his career in the music industry as a sound engineer, mixing for iconic bands in legendary New York venues. In 1992, he pivoted into technology, becoming a programmer for Hudson United Bank. He went on to lead global IT operations as the director of IT at hedge fund Khronos LLC, and he later joined Apple Inc. as a regional genius, honing his expertise in user experience and consumer tech. Today, Mr. Grau is focused on helping companies embrace artificial intelligence (A) with purpose — aligning innovation with values of inclusion, integrity and creativity. He is especially passionate about supporting the PR and marketing sectors in using AI to elevate storytelling while protecting brand trust. Victor Garayar boasts over 20 years of global experience in customer success, product management and consulting, with deep expertise in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation. In 2022, he was appointed as the director of AI delivery at Amelia, a leader in conversational AI. Following Amelia’s acquisition by SoundHound AI in August 2024, he continued in this role, leading the integration of voice and conversational technologies into enterprise solutions. Mr. Garayar began his career in 2004 as an SAP consultant and steadily progressed through roles in IT leadership positions. He has since led strategic initiatives across retail, manufacturing, wholesale and agribusiness ventures. During his MBA studies at the IMD Business School, he notably developed a digital strategy for a global automotive company using AI — an experience that solidified his focus on technological innovation. Mr. Garayar is proud to have helped secure and expand many multibillion-dollar accounts in telecom, banking and insurance. He credits his success to the trust of his clients and the support of his teams and family. He encourages others to embrace rapid change and lifelong learning in the technology sector. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Chibitek Ridgefield, NJ ERICK GRAU VICTOR GARAYAR
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