Krishan Gupta
About Krishan Gupta
Krishan Gupta is the Vice President and Head of Engineering at Cvent, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in technology leadership, having held various roles at companies such as MakeMyTrip.com, CEB, and Oracle.
Current Role at Cvent
Krishan Gupta serves as the Vice President and Head of Engineering at Cvent, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he oversees engineering operations and drives technical strategy within the organization. His leadership focuses on enhancing product development processes and fostering innovation. Gupta's tenure at Cvent has been marked by his commitment to embedding innovation into everyday product development.
Previous Experience at Cvent
Prior to his current role, Gupta held multiple positions at Cvent. He served as Associate Vice President from 2017 to 2021, and as Director of Product Development from 2015 to 2017. His experience at Cvent has contributed to his understanding of the company's operations and its technological landscape.
Career Background
Gupta's career spans various leadership roles in technology and engineering. He worked at MakeMyTrip.com as Technology Head - Holidays from 2008 to 2013. He also served as Director at CEB's India Development Center from 2013 to 2015 and held the position of Head of IT Development for a brief period in 2015. His earlier roles include Software Lead at NexTag and Applications Engineer at Oracle.
Education and Expertise
Krishan Gupta holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Production & Industrial Engineering from Jai Narain Vyas University, completed in 1999. He furthered his education at the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, where he completed an Executive Course in Leading and Management from 2009 to 2010. His educational background supports his expertise in managing complex engineering projects and leading high-performing teams.
Skills and Leadership Style
Gupta possesses significant experience in managing global stakeholders and influencing executive leadership. He has a lean startup mindset and a strong background in developing large applications using Micro-Services Architecture. His ability to navigate ambiguity in business environments and nurture high potential talent has been instrumental in building effective teams and organizations.