Gaurav Kataria

Gaurav Kataria is the Vice President and Head of Product at Trello, a popular project management application under Atlassian. He has held this position since October 2020 and has been instrumental in overseeing product development and innovation at Trello, which is recognized for its user-friendly and visual interface.13

Professional Background

• Trello (Atlassian): VP/Head of Product (October 2020 - Present)
• BetterUp: VP of Product (June 2019 - September 2020)
• Entelo: VP of Product (November 2017 - June 2019)
• Booz Allen Hamilton: Senior Manager, Engineered Products and Services (October 2007 - January 2011)
• Cylab, Carnegie Mellon University: Doctoral Researcher (August 2002 - September 2007)

In addition to his role at Trello, Gaurav also serves as a Guest Lecturer at Stanford University since January 2015, sharing his expertise in product management and technology.12

Education

Gaurav holds a doctoral degree from Carnegie Mellon University, which is renowned for its programs in technology and engineering.1

Contributions to Trello

Under his leadership, Trello has evolved significantly, integrating new features while maintaining its unique identity post-acquisition by Atlassian. Gaurav has emphasized the importance of adaptability in project management tools, especially in the context of hybrid work environments.34