Gokul Prasanna
About Gokul Prasanna
Gokul Prasanna serves as the Assistant Product Marketing Manager at Kennametal in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, a position he has held since 2020. He has extensive experience within the company, having progressed through various engineering roles since 2011.
Work at Kennametal
Gokul Prasanna has held multiple positions at Kennametal since 2011. He began his career at the company as an Associate Engineer Technology, serving for one year. He then progressed to the role of Executive Engineer from 2012 to 2014, followed by Senior Executive Engineer from 2014 to 2016. Gokul continued to advance his career as Lead Executive Engineer from 2016 to 2018, and as Associate Engineer from 2018 to 2020. Since 2020, he has been working as Assistant Product Marketing Manager. His tenure at Kennametal spans over a decade, with a focus on engineering and product marketing.
Education and Expertise
Gokul Prasanna earned a Master of Science (M.S.) in Manufacturing Management from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, completing his studies from 2013 to 2015. Prior to this, he obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Production Engineering from the Government College of Technology, Coimbatore, from 2007 to 2011. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in engineering principles and management practices relevant to his roles at Kennametal.
Background
Gokul Prasanna completed his early education at Mount Zion Matriculation Higher Secondary School, where he studied Mathematics from 2000 to 2007. His academic journey laid the groundwork for his subsequent studies in engineering and management. Gokul has consistently worked in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, contributing to the engineering and marketing sectors throughout his career.
Career Progression
Gokul Prasanna's career at Kennametal illustrates a clear trajectory of professional growth. Starting as an Associate Engineer Technology in 2011, he quickly moved through various engineering roles, including Executive Engineer and Senior Executive Engineer. His advancement to Lead Executive Engineer and then to Assistant Product Marketing Manager demonstrates his ability to take on increasing responsibilities and adapt to different functions within the organization.