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    Gagan Goel, Ph.D.

    Director of Eng., Google | Ex-Entrepreneur | Ex-Accel

    Gagan Goel, Ph.D., is currently the Director of Engineering for the Search Ads Auction at Google, a position he has held since July 2019. In this role, he leads a mechanism design team focused on aligning user commercial intent with advertisers' goals, ultimately enhancing the long-term value for all market participants.1

    Professional Background

    • Google: Gagan has been instrumental in various capacities since joining in 2010, including serving as a Research Scientist where he contributed to significant revenue growth and innovation in Google's ad products. His efforts during this time led to over 10 patents and numerous research publications.1
    • FloCare: Before returning to Google, he co-founded and served as CEO of FloCare, a healthcare technology startup aimed at supporting field-based healthcare workers. The company was backed by Accel Partners but faced challenges in distribution, leading to its eventual acquisition by Walmart Labs.1
    • Accel Partners: He also worked as an Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) at Accel Partners, where he gained insights into various markets and business models.1

    Education

    Gagan earned his Ph.D. in Algorithms, Combinatorics, and Optimization from the Georgia Institute of Technology (2004-2009) and holds a B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (2000-2004).1

    Achievements

    • His work at Google has been recognized in influential publications, highlighting his contributions to research and product development within the advertising domain.1
    • He has a strong academic background complemented by practical experience in both startups and large tech companies.

    Gagan Goel's diverse experience in engineering, entrepreneurship, and academic research positions him as a leader in optimizing digital advertising strategies at Google.

    Highlights

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    Location

    San Francisco Bay Area