Gopal Sharma

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DISC Type : C

VP - Server Engineering | CISO at MobiKwik

Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India

Overview

Gopal Sharma is a technology leader with over 20 years of experience in SRE, DevOps, and cloud infrastructure. Currently the VP of Server Engineering and CISO at MobiKwik, he specializes in building secure, scalable solutions on AWS and Azure, focusing on cybersecurity, GRC, and stringent SLA standards.

He is a recognized tech speaker, frequently sharing his expertise on DevOps, cloud observability, and gaming infrastructure at industry conferences and on podcasts.

Personality Overview

ROI Driven

Critic

Negotiator

They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data.  They choose to analyze logically and value facts to emotions. They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms.

Topics They Care About

DevOps Culture
As a speaker at DevOps conferences, he discusses cultural transitions and best practices for implementation, drawing from his leadership experience at Junglee Games and MobiKwik.
Cloud Observability
He has spoken publicly about the importance of observability in gaming, including strategies for managing costs at scale and centralizing data.
Cybersecurity & GRC
His current role as CISO at MobiKwik involves leading cybersecurity strategy, information security, and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) planning.

Media Appearances

Gopal has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2025
VP - Server Engineering | CISO at MobiKwik
8-2021 - 10-2025
AVP - Engineering at Junglee Games
7-2017 - 10-2025
Head of DevOps & Cloud Services at Junglee Games
6-2013 - 10-2025
Assistant General Manager - Technology at Getit Infoservices Private Limited
7-2009 - 6-2013
Sr. Manager - Technology at Network18 Media & Investments Limited

Education

1996 - 1997
PG Diploma from UPTRON ACL
1995 - 1997
BA from Meerut collage

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Insights For Selling To Gopal

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Keep some extra margin while sharing pricing, they are likely to negotiate later
  • Be ready to answer many clarity-seeking questions and requests for information
  • Leverage facts and figures wherever possible; use percentages, numbers etc.

DONT's

  • Make extra effort to not seem pushy or confrontational
  • Avoid pushing them too much to involve other stakeholders unless it is critical
  • Don’t try too hard to build a relationship with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Gopal is

  • Proven ROI, pricing and objective proof points are the factors that sway their decision.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Gopal

  • They are comfortable saying no if they are convinced that it is the correct decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Gopal move?

  • They are neither the fastest nor the slowest decision makers, they are somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Gopal take some risk or not?

  • They can bear some risk if their analysis backs the decision.

You And Gopal

Personality Compatibility


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