Pushpavalli Gopalakrishnan
About Pushpavalli Gopalakrishnan
Pushpavalli Gopalakrishnan is a Senior Technical Product Manager at NWEA, where she has worked since 2022. She has a diverse background in software quality assurance and education, having held various positions at companies including iRobot and Transparent Language.
Current Role at NWEA
Pushpavalli Gopalakrishnan serves as a Senior Technical Product Manager at NWEA, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing product development and ensuring that technical specifications align with organizational goals. Her experience in product management contributes to NWEA's mission of supporting student learning through assessment solutions.
Previous Experience at iRobot
Prior to her current role, Gopalakrishnan worked at iRobot in various capacities. She served as a Manager of Digital Shared Services from 2020 to 2022 and as a Senior Quality Assurance Manager for 8 months in 2020. Additionally, she was a Software QA Engineer at iRobot from 2018 to 2019. Her tenure at iRobot involved managing quality assurance processes and digital service initiatives.
Experience at Transparent Language and Brainshark
Gopalakrishnan began her career in software quality assurance at Transparent Language, where she worked as a Software QA Engineer for four months in 2013. She then joined Brainshark, serving as a Software QA Engineer in Custom Development and Content Services from 2014 to 2018. Her roles in these companies focused on ensuring software quality and enhancing user experience.
Educational Background
Gopalakrishnan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from the University of Madras. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master’s degree in Computer Science from Rivier University. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her technical expertise in product management and software quality assurance.
Early Career as Assistant Teacher
Before entering the technology sector, Gopalakrishnan worked as an Assistant Teacher at Nashua School District from 2007 to 2013. This role involved supporting classroom activities and contributing to student learning, which provided her with valuable experience in education and communication.