Sathyaraj Balan Pillai is an accomplished Chief Engineer with extensive experience in the hospitality industry, currently serving at Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces since March 2016. Prior to this role, Sathyaraj held senior engineering positions at Hilton Worldwide, Aloft Chandigarh, Sarovar Hotels & Resorts, and The Oberoi Group, demonstrating a strong commitment to operational maintenance and project management. Sathyaraj began the professional journey as an Engineering Technician at Club Mahindra. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from NIIBMT, an Associate's Degree in Electrical Engineering Technologies from the Indian Institute of Management Mumbai, and an Associate's Degree as an Electrician from Industrial Training Institute, Kochin. Additionally, Sathyaraj completed SSLC with a focus on Mathematics and Science from St. Thomas H.S. Ayroor.