Gaurav "Gary" Gopal
About Gaurav "Gary" Gopal
Gaurav 'Gary' Gopal is a Business Development Specialist with extensive experience in cybersecurity solutions. He has held various positions in business development and program analysis across multiple organizations, including STEMconnector, GDS Group, and August Schell.
Work at August Schell
Gaurav Gopal currently serves as a Business Development Specialist at August Schell, a role he has held since 2022. Based in Rockville, Maryland, he focuses on driving business growth and establishing strategic partnerships within the cybersecurity sector. His responsibilities include identifying new market opportunities and collaborating with IT solutions providers to enhance service offerings.
Previous Experience in Business Development
Prior to his current position, Gaurav worked as a Business Development Associate at STEMconnector from 2019 to 2020 in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. He then transitioned to GDS Group as Head of Strategic Partnerships for five months in 2020, based in New York. In 2021, he held the position of Business Development Representative at Infor for six months in New York. His diverse experience in business development has equipped him with a strong understanding of market dynamics and partnership strategies.
Educational Background
Gaurav Gopal earned a Bachelor of Science in Business with a focus on International Business from Penn State University, where he studied from 2013 to 2017. He is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in International Business at the University of Maryland Global Campus, expected to complete in 2024. His educational background supports his expertise in business development and strategic partnerships.
Expertise in Cybersecurity Solutions
Gaurav possesses expertise in delivering cybersecurity solutions tailored for both on-premise and cloud-based computing environments. He specializes in designing, deploying, and implementing secure solutions that protect organizations from cyber threats. His work involves collaboration with various IT solutions providers, including Confluent, Cribl, F5, Ivanti, Mandiant, and Okta, among others.
Early Career Experience
Before entering business development, Gaurav gained valuable experience as a Program Analyst at the USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) from 2017 to 2018 in Washington D.C. He also interned as a Risk Management Analyst at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) for 11 months in 2017. Additionally, he worked as a Member Development Representative at EAB for 11 months in 2018, further enhancing his analytical and developmental skills.