Gautham Arumilli

Gautham Arumilli is a prominent Product Manager at the Democratic National Committee (DNC), currently serving as the Head of Strategic Partnerships since October 2023. His role involves overseeing strategic initiatives that enhance the DNC's data and technology infrastructure to support electoral victories across various levels of government. Previously, he held the position of Director of Ecosystem Strategy and Partnerships at the DNC from April 2022 to October 2023, and before that, he was a Senior Product Manager from April 2019 to April 2022.1

Professional Background

Before joining the DNC, Gautham was the Director of Product at Flippable.org, where he focused on tools and strategies aimed at flipping state legislatures from Republican to Democratic control. His responsibilities included managing both internal and external software tools, conducting market research, and leading a design and engineering team.1

Gautham's career also includes significant experience in consulting; he worked at McKinsey & Company for nearly three years in their Operations Practice, helping clients in advanced industries improve product development processes. Additionally, he has a technical background as a design engineer in the semiconductor industry, specifically at Silicon Labs, where he designed integrated circuits for telecommunications.1

Education

Gautham holds an impressive academic background with degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), including both a Master’s and Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. He also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.1

Skills and Expertise

His expertise lies in product management, strategic partnerships, data infrastructure development, and technology solutions tailored for political campaigns. Gautham is recognized for his ability to bridge technical knowledge with practical applications in political strategy, making him a valuable asset in the DNC's mission to empower Democratic campaigns across the country.12