Suhit Gupta
About Suhit Gupta
Suhit Gupta is the Chief Information Officer at General Atlantic, with a diverse background in technology management across various prestigious firms including Bridgewater Associates and Maverick Capital. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from Columbia University and has extensive experience in systems administration and technology leadership.
Current Role at General Atlantic
Suhit Gupta serves as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at General Atlantic, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the company's information technology strategy and operations. His leadership focuses on leveraging technology to enhance business processes and drive innovation within the organization.
Previous Experience at Bridgewater Associates
Prior to his current role, Suhit Gupta worked at Bridgewater Associates as a Technology Manager from 2009 to 2012. He was involved in managing technology initiatives and supporting the CTO. His experience at Bridgewater Associates contributed to his expertise in technology management and strategic implementation.
Education and Expertise
Suhit Gupta holds a PhD in Computer Science from Columbia University, where he studied from 2001 to 2005. He also earned a Master of Science in Computer Science from Columbia University in 2001, and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Math from Adelphi University in 2000. Additionally, he studied abroad at the University of Oxford. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in technology and information systems.
Career Progression and Roles
Suhit Gupta has held various significant roles throughout his career. He served as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Maverick Capital for nine months in 2012 to 2013, and as Chief Information Officer (CIO) at The Carlyle Group from 2014 to 2019. His diverse roles in technology management have equipped him with extensive experience in overseeing technology transformations and implementing innovative solutions.
Notable Projects and Achievements
During his tenure at Microsoft, Suhit Gupta managed the recall, ranking, and relevance of search results for Bing Maps. He was recognized as a high potential employee and participated in the Bench College Select program. At Maverick Capital, he led the restructuring of the back-end data center and user-facing technologies. His work has involved managing consulting teams from major firms in technology transformation programs.