Gav Newalkar
About Gav Newalkar
Gav Newalkar is a Staff Engineer at Gemini with extensive experience in software engineering and technical leadership roles across various companies and regions.
Current Role at Gemini
Gav Newalkar currently serves as a Staff Engineer at Gemini, a position he has held since 2021. Based in New York, he leads the design and architecture of significant projects, including the UK-based wire-deposit flow. His responsibilities also encompass developing systems like the ACH fraud-prevention mechanism. He engages in high-level technical planning, including writing RFCs, test plans, and go-live strategies. Newalkar is actively involved in identifying opportunities for process optimizations and conducting live demos to facilitate knowledge sharing and process improvements across business units.
Past Experience at N26
From 2018 to 2021, Gav Newalkar worked as a Technical Lead at N26 in the Greater New York City Area. During his three-year tenure, he led various technical initiatives and projects. He was instrumental in driving the technology strategies for N26, focusing on improving system efficiencies and enhancing the overall user experience. His role required close collaboration with multiple teams and stakeholders to successfully implement new features and optimizations.
Tenure at Dstillery
Between 2016 and 2018, Gav Newalkar was employed as a Senior Software Engineer at Dstillery in New York. Over two years, he contributed to the development and maintenance of complex software solutions, improving the overall performance and scalability of the company’s products. His role involved hands-on coding, system design, and debugging, as well as mentoring junior engineers and working closely with the product team to ensure alignment with business objectives.
Educational Background
Gav Newalkar studied Computer Science, Programming, and Information Systems at the University of Sydney. He completed his Bachelor of Computing Science degree from 2000 to 2004. His academic training provided him with a strong foundation in computing principles, which have been integral to his subsequent professional roles. The coursework included extensive study in various programming languages and system design, which have been pivotal in his career as a software engineer and technical lead.