Gaurav Kansal
About Gaurav Kansal
Gaurav Kansal is an Associate Director of Software Engineering at Ribbon Communications, with extensive expertise in Session Border Controllers, IP Security, and cloud technologies. He has a solid background in software development and management, having held various roles in prominent companies over two decades.
Work at Ribbon Communications
Gaurav Kansal currently serves as Associate Director of Software Engineering at Ribbon Communications, a position he has held since 2021. Prior to this role, he was Senior Manager of Software Engineering at the same company from 2017 to 2021. His responsibilities include overseeing software engineering projects and collaborating with various teams to ensure successful software delivery. His extensive experience in the field contributes to the company's focus on innovative communication solutions.
Education and Expertise
Gaurav Kansal holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering from Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, which he completed from 1996 to 2000. He also earned a Master of Business Administration from the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore between 2010 and 2012. His educational background complements his technical expertise in Session Border Controllers (SBC), IMS/SIP technologies, and IP Security protocols.
Technical Skills and Experience
Gaurav possesses advanced skills in cloud technologies, including AWS and Azure, and has experience with OpenStack and Kubernetes. He is proficient in programming languages such as C, C++, and Python. His technical background includes implementing scalable architecture using microservices and DevOps practices. He is also experienced in using CI/CD tools like Jenkins and Terraform for software delivery.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Ribbon Communications, Gaurav held various positions in the software engineering field. He worked at Sonus in multiple roles, including Principal Software Engineer from 2012 to 2015, Manager of Software Engineering from 2015 to 2017, and Senior Technical Lead from 2009 to 2012. He also served as Technical Lead at Velankani Software Pvt Ltd from 2004 to 2009 and as a Software Engineer at Conexant from 2002 to 2004.
Professional Achievements
Gaurav Kansal has a proven track record of partnering with diverse stakeholders to achieve successful software delivery. His comprehensive understanding of various technologies, combined with his leadership experience, has enabled him to drive projects effectively. His expertise in cloud technologies and software engineering practices positions him as a valuable asset in the technology sector.