Gopal Agarwal
About Gopal Agarwal
Gopal Agarwal serves as the Vice President of Engineering and Managing Director for India at Concentric AI. He has a strong background in computer science and extensive experience in engineering roles across various technology companies.
Current Role at Concentric AI
Gopal Agarwal serves as the Vice President of Engineering and Managing Director for India at Concentric AI. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the company's engineering strategies and operations in the Bengaluru area. His role involves overseeing engineering teams and driving innovation in AI-driven solutions.
Previous Experience at Aruba
Gopal Agarwal worked at Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, for a total of six years across various roles. He began as a Senior Staff Engineer from 2011 to 2013, then progressed to Senior Manager of Engineering from 2013 to 2017, and later served as Director of Engineering from 2017 to 2019. His tenure at Aruba involved significant contributions to engineering management and product development.
Educational Background
Gopal Agarwal holds a Master of Science degree in Computer Science from the Illinois Institute of Technology, where he studied from 2006 to 2008. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from the National Institute of Technology Karnataka, studying from 1997 to 2001. His foundational education includes completing his 10+2 in Science at Delhi Public School - R. K. Puram from 1994 to 1996.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Gopal Agarwal possesses a strong technical skill set that includes proficiency in programming languages such as C and C++. He is experienced with operating systems like Linux and VxWorks, and has expertise in version control and software configuration management tools, including VSS and ClearCase. His knowledge extends to networking protocols, cloud platforms, and VoIP technologies.
Career Progression and Other Roles
Before his current role, Gopal Agarwal held various positions in the tech industry. He was a Senior Software Engineer at Sasken for three months in 2005, and a Member of Technical Staff at Juniper Networks from 2006 to 2010. He co-founded NeoBVM, where he worked for one year from 2010 to 2011. His career reflects a consistent focus on engineering and technical leadership.