Girish Joag
About Girish Joag
Girish Joag serves as the Director of Engineering at Avocado Systems Inc. in Pune, bringing extensive experience in team formation and new product development, particularly in startup environments.
Current Role at Avocado Systems Inc.
Girish Joag serves as the Director of Engineering at Avocado Systems Inc., a position he has held since 2015. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing engineering operations and leading product development initiatives. His tenure at Avocado has spanned nine years, during which he has contributed to the company's engineering strategies and team dynamics, particularly in the context of startup environments.
Previous Experience in Engineering Management
Before joining Avocado Systems Inc., Girish Joag held significant positions at several technology firms. He worked at Symantec as a Senior Manager in Engineering from 2007 to 2014, where he managed engineering teams and projects. Prior to that, he was a Senior Architect and Project Manager at Cognizant Technology Solutions from 1999 to 2007. His experience in these roles has provided him with a robust foundation in engineering management and team formation.
Educational Background
Girish Joag has an extensive educational background in engineering and management. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics from Pune University, completing his studies from 1992 to 1995. He also holds a Diploma in Engineering from Bharati Vidyapeeth, which he completed from 1989 to 1992. Additionally, he studied at C-DAC Pune, where he obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Computing in 1997. His management education includes an Executive General Management Program from the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, completed between 2012 and 2013.
Expertise in Product Development
Girish Joag possesses significant expertise in new product development, particularly in the context of creating initial product versions. His experience in managing cross-cultural teams has enhanced his ability to lead diverse groups towards successful project outcomes. This expertise is complemented by his extensive background in engineering management and team formation in startup environments.
Early Career and Foundational Experience
Girish Joag began his career as an Associate at Oracle, where he worked from 1997 to 1999. This early experience laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in engineering and project management. His foundational education in electronics and computing has been instrumental in shaping his technical skills and understanding of the engineering landscape.