Vipul Dalal
About Vipul Dalal
Vipul Dalal serves as the Vice President of AI, Gen AI, SaaS, Digital, and Platform at Adobe, where he has worked since 2016. He has extensive experience in engineering and leadership roles at companies such as eBay, Zensar, and Agile Software.
Current Role at Adobe
Vipul Dalal serves as Vice President of AI, GenAI, SaaS, Digital, and Platform at Adobe. He has held this position since 2016, contributing to the company's strategic direction in artificial intelligence and digital platforms. His leadership has been instrumental in transforming Adobe's SaaS-based cloud services, including Creative Cloud, Document Cloud, and Experience Cloud, focusing on enhancing user growth, engagement, and conversion. Dalal has also played a key role in making Adobe Stock the leading digital marketplace through innovative strategies and customer value delivery.
Previous Experience at eBay Inc
Prior to his role at Adobe, Vipul Dalal held several positions at eBay Inc. He worked as Director of Engineering from 2011 to 2014, and earlier as Engineering Manager for Search from 2006 to 2008. He also served as Senior Director of Engineering for one year in 2014-2015, and as Sr. Manager Engineering (Search) from 2008 to 2010. His tenure at eBay involved significant contributions to engineering leadership and product development.
Engineering Background
Vipul Dalal has a robust engineering background with experience at various technology companies. He began his career at Zensar as a Senior Software Engineer from 1993 to 1996. He later worked at Agile Software as a Principal Engineer from 2001 to 2004, and at Digital Market as a Staff Software Engineer focusing on supply chain from 1998 to 2000. His early roles included positions at BEA Systems and Sun Microsystems, where he worked as a Software Engineer.
Education and Expertise
Vipul Dalal holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from Gujarat University, India, where he studied from 1988 to 1992. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Product Management from California State University, completing his studies from 2005 to 2008. His educational background complements his extensive experience in engineering and product management, particularly in AI and digital platforms.
Leadership and Team Building
In his current role at Adobe, Vipul Dalal has demonstrated leadership by building a high-performing team from zero to over 200 members. He fosters an impact-driven culture and promotes innovation within the team. His efforts in leading the definition and delivery of advanced AI technologies have significantly enhanced Adobe's cloud experiences, including search, discovery, personalized feeds, and recommendations.