Gopal Kaul
Co-Founder & Managing Partner. at Scalare Technologies Pte Ltd.- Claim this Profile
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Sherrill Craig
I worked with Gopal at Syntel, Inc and found him to be one of the most thoroughly professional and affable employees at the company. He was a delight to work with, and I learned a lot from him.
Bidhan Roy
Very methodical and detailed & pragmatic in his approach, at the same time enough agression. Good balance between both. Provides really good insights on how to manage difficult sitiuations in your work life.
Sherrill Craig
I worked with Gopal at Syntel, Inc and found him to be one of the most thoroughly professional and affable employees at the company. He was a delight to work with, and I learned a lot from him.
Bidhan Roy
Very methodical and detailed & pragmatic in his approach, at the same time enough agression. Good balance between both. Provides really good insights on how to manage difficult sitiuations in your work life.
Sherrill Craig
I worked with Gopal at Syntel, Inc and found him to be one of the most thoroughly professional and affable employees at the company. He was a delight to work with, and I learned a lot from him.
Bidhan Roy
Very methodical and detailed & pragmatic in his approach, at the same time enough agression. Good balance between both. Provides really good insights on how to manage difficult sitiuations in your work life.
Sherrill Craig
I worked with Gopal at Syntel, Inc and found him to be one of the most thoroughly professional and affable employees at the company. He was a delight to work with, and I learned a lot from him.
Bidhan Roy
Very methodical and detailed & pragmatic in his approach, at the same time enough agression. Good balance between both. Provides really good insights on how to manage difficult sitiuations in your work life.
Credentials
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Virtual Selling - Foundation
IBMMar, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
IBM Design Thinking Practitioner
IBMJan, 2016- Sep, 2024 -
Cognitive Practitioner
IBM
Experience
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Scalare Technologies Pte Ltd.
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Singapore
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Technology, Information and Media
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder & Managing Partner.
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Feb 2022 - Present
Singapore based boutique angel investing firm, focused on Seed and Pre-Series A funding. The firm works in select market categories for technology based Product, Platform and Cloud services startups. We invest in ventures with a role of an "investor cum coach". Singapore based boutique angel investing firm, focused on Seed and Pre-Series A funding. The firm works in select market categories for technology based Product, Platform and Cloud services startups. We invest in ventures with a role of an "investor cum coach".
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IBM
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Hybrid Cloud Transformation Service Line Leader - Industrial Sector, US
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Jul 2021 - Oct 2021
Hybrid Cloud Transformation Service Line Leader for Industrial Sector. Industries supported in the sector include Electronics & Hi Tech, Chemical Petroleum & Industrial Products, Automotive, Aerospace, Defense. It’s a North America SLT role for Hybrid Cloud Transformation Practice and for the Industrial sector. Responsibility includes Cloud Advisory, Cloud Application Development, Complex SI & Architecture, Migration Factory, Security & Privacy, Hyperscaler alliances (AWS, Azure, GCP, IBM Cloud) and to enable & support large enterprise digital transformations pursuits with enterprise solutions and deal engineering.
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Strategic Sales leader - North America (Hybrid Cloud Services- Origination)
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Jan 2021 - Jun 2021
Leadership role in Strategic Sales and responsible for developing IBM’s Hybrid Cloud Services Origination strategy & execution for North America commercial clients. North America GTM is by industries, and they are grouped in sectors – it is a cross sector responsibility.
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Associate Partner - Communication & Distribution Sector,North America
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Feb 2007 - Dec 2020
Performed roles with increasing responsibility and complexity. Started as a Global Delivery Specialist in Application Managed Services and then as Associated Partner in Communication Sector (Telecom, Media & Entertainment, Energy & Utility industries) and Distribution Sector (Travel & Transportation, Retail & Consumer Products industries), responsible for digital transformation deals leveraging Cognitive (Watson & AI Platform) and Cloud (Private, Public & Hybrid) solutions. Key member of IBM’s “Pathfinder” mentoring program with North Carolina State University (NCSU) and part of IBM’s core hiring team for the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, Duke University, and North Carolina State University.
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Syntel Inc
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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100 - 200 Employee
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Account Partner IT Services, AND Divisional Manager (National Sales);BPO-Mortgage
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Oct 2001 - Jan 2007
Syntel, Inc. is a US $ 1 Billion provider of integrated technology and business services, headquartered in Troy, Michigan. I was an Account Partner responsible for US $ 10 Million revenue/year Financial Services client and was also responsible for account management and development of large Fortune 500 customers for both IT and BPO. I also had the role to develop and define market strategy with the JV partner (ZC Sterling Inc.) for the North America and to lead & support Syntel sales teams for BPO opportunities in Financial Services (Mortgage) vertical in the US. Signed the largest BPO deal for Syntel in 2006 - $75M
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National Sales Manager - Enterprise & Consumer business
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Jun 2000 - Oct 2001
Bharti BT ( British Telecom) Internet Ltd was a joint venture between Bharti and British Telecom to provide Internet Services in India under the brand name Mantraonline. In addition to the consumer products for internet access, enterprise products included ISDN, Leased Lines, Co-location, and Web Hosting & Corporate Mail. My team included Customer Call Center Manager, Product Managers & Regional Managers. I was the member of the Executive Committee of the CEO to evaluate, review & implements the processes, systems & the business operations.
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Redington India Ltd
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India
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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200 - 300 Employee
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Business Manager (Consumer PCs)
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1995 - 2000
Currently Redington is about US $4.8 billion in revenue and one of the top IT distribution company in Asia,Middle East & Africa.I joined the company when it was US$ 25 Million and was part of the CORE Leadership team which established and grew the company in India. • Reported directly to the Board Director/CEO at Singapore and I had P&L responsibility throughout my tenure. Key achievements: • Eastern India operations were startup operations for the company .Under my leadership the region won Best Region's Award twice (1995-96 & 1996-97). • Expanded business and established branches in North India and grew business from $ 10 million in 1996-97 to about $ 45 million in 1999-2000. Won "Battle Mountaintop Award" from Compaq • Maintained a high motivation level in the team, resulting in tremendous growth in business & negligible employee turnover.
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Godrej & Boyce Mfg Co Ltd
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India
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Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Branch Manager
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1990 - 1995
Godrej & Boyce is currently a US $1.5 Billion company and it was the first manufacturer of Dot Matrix printers and indigenously developed CAD/CAM software solutions in India. in India. It also was one of the first HP, Compaq, Epson distribution in India The division was sold to Tech Pacific & subsequently to Ingram Micro, which currently is the largest IT distribution company in India. I managed roles of increasing responsibility and was Branch Manager of Chandigarh ( in Punjab/Haryana, India) with a team of around 8 and revenue responsibility of around US $ 2 Million.
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Education
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Indian Institute Of Management Ahmedabad
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Apeejay School,Jalandar Punjab,India
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BIRLA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY (BIMTECH)
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