Vijay Gupta
About Vijay Gupta
Vijay Gupta serves as the VP of Engineering at Cognitive Credit, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in technology and finance, having held various leadership roles at companies such as Betfair, Nutmeg, and Cisco.
Current Role at Cognitive Credit
Vijay Gupta serves as the Vice President of Engineering at Cognitive Credit, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he has focused on developing scalable analytics software tailored for institutional credit investors. His work involves bridging the gap between technology and financial expertise, contributing to innovative solutions in credit analytics.
Previous Experience at JUST EAT
Before joining Cognitive Credit, Vijay Gupta worked at JUST EAT as a Senior Technology Manager from 2017 to 2021. His tenure at JUST EAT lasted four years, during which he managed technology initiatives and contributed to the company's operational efficiency in the online food delivery sector.
Career Background at Cisco
Vijay Gupta's career at Cisco spanned from 2006 to 2014, where he held multiple roles. He began as a Technical Project Manager and Agile Coach for three years before advancing to Head of Engineering, a position he held for five years. His experience at Cisco provided him with a solid foundation in technology management and project execution.
Education and Academic Background
Vijay Gupta studied at Wirral Grammar School For Boys before pursuing higher education at the University of Central Lancashire. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electronics from 1987 to 1990. His educational background laid the groundwork for his career in technology and finance.
Professional Journey and Early Career
Vijay Gupta began his professional journey at ThinkSpark (UK) as a Consultant from 1999 to 2002. He then transitioned to Betfair, where he worked as a Software Engineering Manager from 2002 to 2005. Following this, he held various roles in technology management, including a Development Manager position at BetGenius in 2006 and later at Nutmeg as Head of Delivery from 2014 to 2017.