Gokulnath V

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Director, Platform Engineering at GE Power

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Overview

Gokulnath is the Director of Platform Engineering, RPA & Cognitive Automation at GE Gas Power, where he leads teams in building AI/ML and data analytics solutions. With over 16 years of experience, colleagues describe him as a skilled, passionate, and motivating leader with exemplary technical knowledge. He holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode.

Reflecting on his recent MBA, Gokulnath described it as an "exhilarating journey" of personal transformation and learning. He shows a passion for mentoring junior colleagues, sharing insights on navigating career aspirations and finding the right support within an organization.

He received GEs "Impact Award" for designing and implementing a digital cost-forecasting solution that saved the company over $30, 000 annually.

Personality Overview

Observative

Perfectionist

Logical And Quick

They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully.  They care equally about the product and its potential impact. They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value.

Topics They Care About

Cognitive Automation
As a core part of his current role at GE Gas Power, he leads teams in creating best-in-class solutions in AI, ML, and cognitive automation.
Enterprise Cloud Platforms
His career includes leading teams of platform engineers, managing the full lifecycle of cloud solutions, and building reusable products for enterprise-wide implementation.
Big Data Architecture
He has a proven history in this area, having conceptualized and implemented the first Big Data solution at Dell, which delivered significant monthly savings.

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Work History

11-2021
Director, Platform Engineering at GE Power
9-2019 - 10-2021
Sr. Manager - Cloud Platform Architecture at GE Power
3-2017 - 9-2019
Staff Data & Solutions Architect at GE at GE Power
6-2015 - 3-2017
Senior Advisor at Dell
3-2011 - 6-2015
Technology Specialist at Cognizant Technology Solutions

Education

12-2021 - 1-2024
Master of Business Administration from Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode
2002 - 2006
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) from Anna University Chennai

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Exp : 19 Location : Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director, Platform Engineering at GE Power
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Insights For Selling To Gokulnath

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Make sure that they have the necessary authority, they could present false stature sometimes
  • Tell them that you are there to help them create visible impact within their organization
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending too much time on pleasantries

DONT's

  • Don't try too hard to get friendly, let it happen with time
  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective
  • Avoid repeating yourself or making generalizations

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Gokulnath is

  • Belief in the product plays an important role, followed by objective proof and testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Gokulnath

  • They may hesitate slightly, but if they are not convinced, they will say no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Gokulnath move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Gokulnath take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks only after they have analyzed the advantages and disadvantages.

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