Gaurav Singal
About Gaurav Singal
Gaurav Singal serves as the Chief Technology Officer and CISO at Cantaloupe Inc, where he has been instrumental in launching innovative products and expanding the company's market presence since 2022. With a strong background in technology and engineering, he previously held key positions at Goldman Sachs, XPO Logistics, and Georgia Lottery Corporation.
Work at Cantaloupe
Gaurav Singal serves as the Chief Technology Officer and Chief Information Security Officer at Cantaloupe Inc since 2022. In this role, he has led several significant initiatives, including the launch of Smart Cafe, which employs dynamic computer vision and AI to create an Amazon Go-like consumer experience. He has also played a crucial role in integrating multiple acquisitions to enhance Cantaloupe's product portfolio internationally and accelerate the micro market business. His leadership has been instrumental in unveiling the Cantaloupe Go product line, which consolidates micro market and smart store technology under a unified brand.
Previous Experience
Before joining Cantaloupe, Gaurav Singal held various leadership positions in technology and product management. He worked at Goldman Sachs as Vice President of Technology from 2010 to 2017, where he contributed to significant technological advancements. He also served as Vice President and Chief Product Officer at XPO Logistics, Inc. from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, he was Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Georgia Lottery Corporation from 2019 to 2022. His earlier roles include Director of Software Engineering at Compuware and Software Engineer at SunGard Financial Systems.
Education and Expertise
Gaurav Singal holds a Master of Science in Computer Science and a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Illinois Chicago. He also earned a Bachelor of Technology from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both engineering and technology, equipping him with the skills necessary to lead complex projects and drive innovation in the tech industry.
Key Projects and Innovations
At Cantaloupe, Gaurav Singal has spearheaded multiple projects aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and leveraging technology for business growth. He led the migration of a high-velocity payment platform to AWS, ensuring a scalable infrastructure for over 1.5 million IoT devices and 1 billion transactions annually. He also developed Seed Analytics and Seed Intelligence, tools designed to help customers utilize data and AI effectively. Additionally, he launched mobile applications like Seed Driver and Warehouse, which improve route optimization for vending and micro market services.
Industry Contributions
Gaurav Singal has actively contributed to industry knowledge through publications such as the 2023 Micropayment Trends Report, which analyzes trends in micropayments. He has also announced the expansion of Seed software into European and South American markets, showcasing his commitment to driving growth and innovation in the technology sector. His participation in Cantaloupe Inc's first investor day at Nasdaq highlighted his strategic vision for the company's future.