Gopal Hegde
About Gopal Hegde
Gopal Hegde serves as the Senior Vice President of Engineering and Operations at SiMa.ai, where he has worked since 2020. He has over three decades of experience in engineering and operations, with significant roles at companies such as Cavium Inc., Marvell Semiconductor, and Intel Corp.
Current Role at SiMa.ai
Gopal Hegde serves as the Senior Vice President of Engineering and Operations at SiMa.ai, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on advancing machine learning technologies, particularly in the embedded edge domain. His leadership is pivotal in driving the development of innovative solutions that enhance performance in computer vision applications.
Previous Experience at Cavium Inc and Marvell Semiconductor
Prior to his current role, Gopal Hegde worked at Cavium Inc, which was acquired by Marvell Semiconductor. He held the position of Vice President and General Manager of the Data Center Processor Group from 2014 to 2018, and later served as Vice President and General Manager of the Server Processor Business Unit until 2020. His tenure at Cavium was marked by significant contributions to server processor technologies.
Educational Background
Gopal Hegde has a solid educational foundation in engineering. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communications from the National Institute of Technology Karnataka from 1984 to 1988. He furthered his studies at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), obtaining a Master of Engineering in Computer Science and Engineering from 1988 to 1990. Additionally, he completed a Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst from 1991 to 1992.
Expertise in Machine Learning and Edge Computing
Gopal Hegde possesses extensive experience in machine learning deployment and scaling at the embedded edge. He has a particular focus on computer vision challenges, contributing to the development of SiMa.ai's MLSoC™ platform, which is recognized for its efficiency and performance. His expertise extends to AI/ML, edge computing, and cloud technologies, making him a sought-after speaker at industry conferences and events.
Career Progression and Key Roles
Throughout his career, Gopal Hegde has held various significant positions in the technology sector. He has worked at notable companies such as Cisco, Intel Corp, and Digi International. His roles have included Director of Software Engineering at Digi International, Sr. Director of Unified Computing Systems at Cisco, and various leadership positions at Intel Corp, where he contributed to server platform architecture and marketing.