Vikas Gulati
About Vikas Gulati
Vikas Gulati serves as the Vice President of Technology at Cvent, where he has worked for over 20 years. He has played a significant role in establishing technology divisions and scaling the company's engineering team in India.
Work at Cvent
Vikas Gulati has served as Vice President of Technology at Cvent since 2004. Over his 20-year tenure, he has been instrumental in establishing various technology sub-divisions within the organization. He played a significant role in setting up Cvent's data center and scaling the India technology team from a single member to 400 members. As part of the core senior leadership team, he contributes to key organizational decisions across multiple functions, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals.
Education and Expertise
Vikas Gulati earned his Master's Degree in Computer Science from Delhi University. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his extensive experience in technology and software development. He has a multi-product experience in design, architecture, development, and delivering large-scale internet-based software products and solutions, which enhances his capability to lead technology initiatives at Cvent.
Background
Prior to joining Cvent, Vikas Gulati worked at Birlasoft (India) Limited as a Project Lead from 2000 to 2004. During this four-year period in the Noida Area, India, he gained valuable experience in project management and software development, which contributed to his skill set in leading technology teams and projects at Cvent.
Mentorship and Leadership
Vikas Gulati is known for mentoring engineers to help them achieve their professional goals. He practices agile and scrum methodologies for product development, fostering an environment of collaboration and efficiency. His focus on retaining and hiring driven engineers has been crucial in building robust internet-scale systems at Cvent, contributing to the company's technological advancements.