Sanjay Gorrela
About Sanjay Gorrela
Sanjay Gorrela serves as the Director of Engineering at Oportun, bringing over 23 years of experience in the Payments and Telecom sectors. He previously held various leadership roles at PayPal, where he built high-performance software development teams and drove product roadmaps.
Current Role at Oportun
Sanjay Gorrela serves as the Director of Engineering at Oportun, a position he has held since 2021. Based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, he focuses on overseeing engineering initiatives and driving the development of innovative financial products. His role involves managing teams and ensuring the successful implementation of engineering strategies that align with the company's objectives.
Previous Experience at PayPal
Sanjay Gorrela worked at PayPal for a total of seven years, from 2013 to 2021, in various capacities. He began as a Program Manager for the APAC region in Singapore for five months. He then transitioned to the role of Commerce Insights Manager in San Jose, CA, for another five months. Finally, he served as a Senior Engineering Leader in Chennai, where he built high-performance global software development teams.
Education and Expertise
Sanjay Gorrela holds a Master of Science degree in Artificial Intelligence and Neural Networks from Middlesex University, which he completed from 2001 to 2002. He also studied at Andhra University. With over 23 years of experience in the Payments and Telecom domains, he possesses expertise in design, development, solution architecting, and problem analysis.
Professional Background
Before his tenure at PayPal, Sanjay worked at Value Labs as a Project Manager from 2003 to 2004. His experience spans various roles that have contributed to his understanding of the complexities and scale of global business operations. He has a proven track record in driving the implementation of tactical and strategic product roadmaps, particularly in the Checkout vertical.
Skills and Innovations
Sanjay Gorrela is experienced in Agile scrum development and actively promotes innovation within his teams. His strong passion for creating innovative products aims to enhance customer engagement and satisfaction. He performs architecture, design, and implementation feasibility analysis for payment products, showcasing his commitment to delivering high-quality solutions.