Gopalakrishna Bhat
About Gopalakrishna Bhat
Gopalakrishna Bhat is the Centre Manager at QuEST in Bangalore, with over 20 years of experience in sectors such as Power, Oil & Gas, Steel, and Industrial Products.
Current Position at QuEST
Gopalakrishna Bhat is currently serving as the Centre Manager at QuEST in Bangalore. In this role, he manages multidisciplinary and multi-geographic teams of over 150 members. Gopalakrishna is responsible for ensuring the overall business health of the centre, focusing on growth, profitability, financials, and satisfaction of both customers and stakeholders. He also lays out strategy roadmaps for future business growth and ensures business continuity without disruptions to operations.
Previous Experience at JSW Steel Ltd
From 2002 to 2007, Gopalakrishna Bhat worked at JSW Steel Ltd as a Project Manager. In this role, he was responsible for managing project-related activities. His work during these five years contributed significantly to the company and added to his extensive experience in the steel sector.
Earlier Roles at Jindal Vijayanagar Steel Limited and Fouress Engineering
Gopalakrishna Bhat served as an Assistant Manager-Engineering at Jindal Vijayanagar Steel Limited from 1996 to 2002. Before that, he worked at Fouress Engineering (I) Ltd. as a Design Engineer from 1994 to 1996. These roles provided him with invaluable experiences in engineering and project management.
Education and Specializations
Gopalakrishna Bhat studied BE-Mech and completed a Post Graduate Diploma (PGDip) in Management from 1989 to 1993. His educational background in mechanical engineering and management has provided him with a solid foundation for his career. He specializes in Engineering Operations Management, Project Management, and Engineering-Design. With over 20 years of experience in sectors including Power, Oil & Gas, Steel, and Industrial Products, his expertise is well-recognized in the industry.