Vinod Gopalan
About Vinod Gopalan
Vinod Gopalan is a Group Leader at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where he has worked since 2016. He has extensive experience in software engineering, having held various positions at companies such as SeaChange International, TiVo, and Pioneer Electronics.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Vinod Gopalan has been serving as a Group Leader at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2016. In this role, he oversees various projects and initiatives related to software development and engineering. His responsibilities include managing teams and ensuring the successful execution of projects, particularly in the area of distributed controls software. Gopalan's leadership has contributed to the advancement of technology and research at the laboratory.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Vinod Gopalan has extensive experience in software engineering across multiple organizations. He worked as the Director of Engineering at SeaChange International from 2008 to 2016, where he led engineering efforts in the San Francisco Bay Area. Prior to that, he held positions at Pioneer Electronics, TiVo, and Ciena Networks, gaining expertise in software architecture and development. His early career included roles at Tata Elxsi Limited and Deccanet Designs in India.
Education and Expertise
Vinod Gopalan holds a Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering from Cochin University of Science and Technology. He furthered his education with a Master of Science in Computer Science (Software Systems) from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani. Additionally, he completed the Artificial Intelligence Professional Program at Stanford University, focusing on Machine Learning. Gopalan has expertise in developing real-time multithreaded platform software and has a proven track record in building high-performing global software teams.
Career Timeline and Roles
Vinod Gopalan's career spans several key roles in software engineering. He began as a Member of Technical Staff at Deccanet Designs from 1993 to 1997, followed by a position as Lead Software Engineer at Tata Elxsi Limited. He then transitioned to the San Francisco Bay Area, where he worked at various companies, including Ciena Networks and Pioneer Electronics. His role as Director of Engineering at SeaChange International lasted eight years, after which he briefly worked at TiVo before joining Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.