Govind Thirumalai
About Govind Thirumalai
Govind Thirumalai serves as the Vice President of Research and Development at o9 Solutions, Inc., bringing over two decades of experience in technology leadership roles across various companies, including Oracle and TVS Logistics Services.
Current Role at o9 Solutions
Govind Thirumalai serves as the Vice President of Research and Development at o9 Solutions, Inc. since 2021. In this role, he focuses on transforming business operations through innovative technology products and solutions. His multifaceted technical executive role involves driving cross-functional teams to develop and launch various software products, including those related to Big Data, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.
Previous Experience at Oracle Corporation
Prior to his current position, Govind Thirumalai worked at Oracle Corporation for 12 years, from 2006 to 2018. He held several senior roles, including Senior Director and Head of Oracle Data Intelligence and Big Data, as well as Head of Data Integration. His tenure at Oracle was based in the Bengaluru area, where he contributed to significant advancements in data integration and intelligence.
Professional Background in Technology Leadership
Govind Thirumalai has held various leadership positions in technology companies. He served as the Global Chief Technology Officer at TVS Logistics Services Limited from 2018 to 2021 and as Senior Director at RedPrairie for nearly a year. His earlier roles include Director at Yahoo! Inc. India and Senior Manager at Sun Microsystems, where he began as a Consultant. His extensive experience spans over two decades in the technology sector.
Educational Qualifications
Govind Thirumalai holds multiple degrees in relevant fields. He earned an M.B.A. in Business Administration and Management from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business from 1996 to 1999. He also obtained a Master's Degree in Computer Engineering from Florida Atlantic University between 1990 and 1992. His undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from Annamalai University, completed from 1985 to 1989.
Patents and Innovations
Govind Thirumalai is recognized for his contributions to technology innovation, holding three patents from Oracle. He established the first patent program at TVS SCS and is currently awaiting approval on seven additional patents. His work emphasizes realigning technological vision with strategic direction and implementing tactical product solutions at various levels of software development.