Vijoy Gopalan
About Vijoy Gopalan
Vijoy Gopalan is the Senior Director of Engineering at Cision, with over two decades of experience in software engineering and leadership roles.
Current Role at Cision
Vijoy Gopalan currently serves as the Senior Director of Engineering at Cision. Since starting his role in October 2021, he has been leading teams in the development and delivery of high-quality engineering and analytics products. His position at Cision underscores his commitment to driving engineering excellence within the organization.
Previous Experience at Valassis
Vijoy Gopalan's tenure at Valassis included various leadership roles spanning six years, from 2015 to 2021. He started as an Engineering Manager and gradually rose to the position of Senior Director of Software Engineering. During his time at Valassis, he played a crucial role in leading software engineering teams, focusing on delivering robust engineering solutions in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area.
Career as a Software Engineer
Vijoy Gopalan has accumulated extensive experience in software engineering roles over his career. Notably, he worked at MaxPoint as a Principal Software Engineer for one year, and at Riverbed Technology as a Team Lead, Engineering for nine years. He also held positions at Nortel Networks and IBM Tivoli Software, where he further honed his engineering skills. His career is marked by significant contributions to software engineering and team leadership.
Educational Background
Vijoy Gopalan holds a Master of Science in Engineering from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, which he completed between 1997 and 1999. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Karnataka, graduating in 1996. His strong educational foundation has been instrumental in shaping his successful career in software engineering and leadership.
Passion for Team Building and Analytics Products
Throughout his career, Vijoy Gopalan has demonstrated a strong passion for building and leading teams dedicated to delivering high-quality engineering and analytics products. His extensive experience in various leadership roles and his commitment to team excellence have been pivotal in driving success in his engineering projects.