Rk Gupta
About Rk Gupta
Rk Gupta serves as the VP of Engineering at Hevo Data, bringing extensive experience in software engineering and management from companies like Dell EMC and Confluent. He possesses strong skills in CapEx and OpEx planning, agile transformation, and has a proven track record of engaging with enterprise customers globally.
Current Role at Hevo Data
Rk Gupta serves as the VP of Engineering at Hevo Data, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing engineering operations and driving innovation within the organization. His leadership is characterized by a focus on timely project delivery and the implementation of data-driven quality metrics. Gupta operates in a hybrid work environment based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Previous Experience at Dell EMC
Rk Gupta has extensive experience at Dell EMC, where he worked in various capacities from 2004 to 2017. He began as a Manager/Staff Engineer in Data Protection Engineering and later advanced to roles such as Senior Development Manager in Service Provider Engineering and Director of Software Engineering for Cloud Platform. His tenure at Dell EMC spanned over eight years, during which he developed strong skills in organization CapEx and OpEx planning.
Career at Confluent
Gupta held the position of Director of Software Engineering at Confluent from 2020 to 2023. During his time there, he contributed to the development of software solutions and enhanced engineering practices. His role involved collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive business transformation initiatives.
Educational Background
Rk Gupta earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication from the University of Rajasthan, where he studied from 1993 to 1997. He furthered his education at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore, completing an Executive General Management Program (EGMP) from 2009 to 2010. This educational foundation supports his expertise in engineering and management.
Expertise in Engineering and Management
Gupta possesses expertise in implementing agile transformation across engineering organizations. He has a proven track record of engaging with large enterprise customers globally and is experienced in partnering with GTM, Product Management, and Field teams. His knowledge extends to new generation data-center technologies, including distributed systems and data engineering.