Gokul Sridharan

Gokul Sridharan is the Director of Solution Engineering - North America & Global at Katalon, a role he has held since December 2021. In this position, he focuses on building and leading a high-performing solution engineering team that drives revenue growth and adapts to organizational changes effectively. His leadership has been instrumental in expanding the team significantly within a short timeframe and enhancing the company's technical sales capabilities.13

Professional Background

• Katalon: Gokul has been with Katalon since 2021, initially serving as Director of Solution Engineering before advancing to Senior Director of Global Solution Engineering in January 2023. His contributions include defining processes and driving changes that facilitate growth and revenue generation.
• Micro Focus: Prior to Katalon, he held various roles at Micro Focus from 2018 to 2021, including Director of Global Customer Experience for Fortify AppSec, where he worked on improving customer interactions throughout their journey with the product.
• CA Technologies: Earlier in his career, Gokul worked at CA Technologies from 2014 to 2018, where he served as a Presales Team Lead and Consultant, focusing on DevOps solutions.13

Education

Gokul holds a Master's degree in Information Technology Management from The University of Texas at Dallas (2012-2014) and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the College of Engineering Guindy, Chennai (2007-2011) .13

Certifications

He is certified in various areas including:

• AWS Cloud Practitioner
• Certified Scrum Master
• ITIL Foundation
• SaFe for Leaders
• Google Cloud Platform Fundamentals .13

Personal Attributes

Gokul is described as passionate, enthusiastic, and innovative. He aims to be a thought-provoking leader in all his endeavors. He is also involved in community initiatives aimed at advancing the Quality Assurance (QA) field through local meetups and collaborative efforts.12

His diverse background spans multiple industries, showcasing his adaptability and commitment to driving digital transformation through technology.1