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To Accelerate Global Housing Revolution BOXABL Appoints Shan Palaniappan as Chief Technology Officer
BOXABL Inc. ("BOXABL"), the innovative technology construction company on a mission to solve the global housing crisis, today announced the appointment of Shanmugam "Shan" Palaniappan as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). The appointment underscores BOXABL's commitment to deepening its software, automation, and artificial intelligence capabilities as it transitions from high-growth startup to a leading industrial-scale housing manufacturer.
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