Neeraj Gupta
About Neeraj Gupta
Neeraj Gupta serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Sift, where he has significantly transformed the company's cloud infrastructure and operations. With a background in engineering and management, he has held various leadership roles in technology companies, contributing to advancements in AI and machine learning.
Current Role at Sift
Neeraj Gupta serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Sift, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he has played a significant part in transforming Sift's cloud infrastructure and operations, achieving a 60% cost reduction while ensuring high uptime. He has also been instrumental in scaling the engineering, cloud operations, and security teams, increasing their size to over 150 members within two years. Gupta has contributed to the enhancement of Sift's machine learning and AI innovations, focusing on developing technologies for botnet detection and real-time threat mitigation.
Previous Experience in Technology Leadership
Before joining Sift, Neeraj Gupta held various leadership positions in technology companies. He worked at Castlight Health as EVP Engineering, Data, and Cloud Operations from 2016 to 2020. Prior to that, he served as SVP Product and Engineering at Apcera for one year. His earlier roles include Senior Software Development Manager at Oracle for 11 years and Director of Engineering at SpikeSource for two years. Gupta also has experience as a Senior Software Engineer at Informix Corporation and as a Software Engineer at Softek.
Educational Background
Neeraj Gupta earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley, where he studied from 2008 to 2011. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and Engineering from the Institute of Engineering and Technology, which he completed from 1989 to 1993. His educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in both technology and management.
Contributions to Sift's Innovations
At Sift, Neeraj Gupta has been involved in several key initiatives that enhance the company's product offerings. He played a crucial role in the technical due diligence, acquisition, and integration of Chargeback and Keyless companies. Gupta has also contributed to the development of Sift Workflows, a no-code engine for automating business processes, and introduced Workflow Simulation for risk teams to improve automation based on historical data. His efforts have been recognized through the company's 40 patents.
Collaboration with Industry Leaders
Neeraj Gupta has collaborated with the Google Cloud Platform's R&D team on the development of the next generation AI platform, Vertex AI. He also served on the GCP Customer Advisory Board, contributing insights and feedback to enhance cloud services. His involvement in these initiatives underscores his commitment to advancing technology and fostering partnerships within the industry.