Akhil Gundawar
About Akhil Gundawar
Akhil Gundawar is a Senior Engineering Manager at BrowserStack with over 7 years of experience at the company, having progressed through various roles. He has a strong background in Computer Science, with a B.E (honours) from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, and has previously worked at PayPal and completed internships at ARM Bangalore and Placebo Gears and Transmissions Pvt. Ltd.
Company
Akhil Gundawar is currently employed at BrowserStack, where he holds the position of Senior Engineering Manager. BrowserStack is renowned for providing comprehensive software testing solutions, enabling developers to test their websites and mobile applications across a wide array of browsers and devices.
Title
As a Senior Engineering Manager at BrowserStack, Akhil Gundawar is responsible for overseeing engineering teams, managing projects, and ensuring the successful deployment of software solutions. His role involves strategic planning, project management, and leadership within the engineering department.
Education and Expertise
Akhil Gundawar has a robust educational foundation in Computer Science. He earned his B.E (honours) from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science. Prior to that, he studied Computer Science at Dr. Ambedkar College, Nagpur. Akhil's education was further complemented by his early schooling at St. Anne's High School. His expertise spans software engineering, team leadership, and project management.
Career Progression
Akhil Gundawar has a significant tenure at BrowserStack, having joined in 2016 as a Senior Software Engineer. Over the years, he progressed through roles such as Team Lead and Engineering Manager before attaining his current title of Senior Engineering Manager. His career began at PayPal, where he worked from 2012 to 2016, moving from Software Engineer to Software Engineer 2, before joining BrowserStack.
Professional Experience at PayPal
At PayPal, Akhil Gundawar commenced his professional journey as a Software Engineer in 2012 in Chennai, India. He was later promoted to Software Engineer 2, reflecting his growing expertise and contributions to the team during his four years with the company. His experience at PayPal laid a strong foundation for his subsequent roles in the tech industry.
Early Career and Internships
Akhil Gundawar's early career includes internships that provided diverse industry exposure. In 2011, he worked as an intern at ARM Bangalore, gaining valuable experience in the tech sector. Prior to that, in 2010, he interned at Placebo Gears and Transmissions Pvt. Ltd, enriching his understanding of various engineering fields.