Gopal Balakrishnan
About Gopal Balakrishnan
Gopal Balakrishnan is a Senior Agile Program Manager at Kaufman Hall, where he has worked since 2022. He has a diverse background in project management and Agile methodologies, with previous roles at Zoro US, Goose Island Beer Company, and other organizations.
Current Role at Kaufman Hall
Gopal Balakrishnan serves as a Senior Agile Program Manager at Kaufman Hall, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he implements Agile methodologies to improve project delivery efficiency. His responsibilities include overseeing program management processes and facilitating organizational change to enhance performance.
Previous Experience at Kaufman Hall
Before his current role, Gopal worked at Kaufman Hall as a Technical Program Manager from 2017 to 2022. During this five-year tenure, he focused on managing technical projects and contributed to the organization's transformation initiatives through effective change management strategies.
Professional Background
Gopal Balakrishnan has a diverse professional background. He has held various positions, including IT Project Manager at Zoro US from 2016 to 2017, and multiple roles at Goose Island Beer Company, including Wholesaler Support Coordinator and Project Engineering Intern. His early career also includes experience as a Software Tester at ProjectStory and as an Associate at Oberweis Dairy.
Education and Academic Qualifications
Gopal earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Miami, where he studied from 2006 to 2010. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Strategy and Finance from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, completing the program from 2018 to 2021.
Skills and Expertise
Gopal possesses extensive experience in change management and Agile frameworks, which he has applied throughout his career to facilitate successful organizational transformations. His technical program management skills are complemented by his ability to implement Agile methodologies, enhancing project delivery efficiency across various organizations.