Neel Bhat

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Director of Software Engineering at Tovala

Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States

Overview

Neel is the Director of Software Engineering at Tovala, where he focuses on building high-performance teams and setting AI strategy. With a background in backend engineering at early-stage and scale-up startups, he is a passionate software leader who holds a BS from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Outside of work, Neel is a father of two who enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and hiking. He has a deep passion for food, including cooking for others, exploring different cuisines, and even baking artisan bread as a dedicated hobby.

He has used his passion for baking to write detailed articles on using the Tovala smart oven to bake bread.

Personality Overview

Imaginative

Enthusiastic

Full Of Energy

They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.  They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections. They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt.

Topics They Care About

Engineering Management
Currently focused on building and running engineering teams at Tovala, drawing lessons from his experience as a father to manage people effectively.
AI Strategy
He is actively involved in learning, building, and defining the AI strategy for his current company, Tovala, indicating a forward-looking professional focus.
Food Technology
As a leader at Tovala and a passionate foodie and cook, he is deeply immersed in the intersection of technology and food.

Media Appearances

Neel has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2024
Director of Software Engineering at Tovala
7-2021 - 1-2024
Software Engineering Manager at Tovala
12-2017 - 7-2021
Backend Developer at Tovala
11-2016 - 12-2017
Lead Developer at TransparentCareer
8-2015 - 11-2016
Lead Developer at Factor 75

Education

2006 - 2010
BS from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Talk anecdotally about the customer experience that your product offers
  • Do some small talk, ask them how things are going on their side
  • Use adjectives like ‘amazing’, ‘coolest’, ‘unbelievable’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t push them to make a decision too fast, let them get comfortable first
  • Avoid cutting into their flow
  • Don’t be too formal, focus on building comfort and trust

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Neel is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Neel

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Neel move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Neel take some risk or not?

  • They can take certain risks that are unlikely to have personal consequences.

You And Neel

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