Gopal Bhat

Gopal Bhat is an experienced professional in client services and account management, currently serving as the Associate Vice President - Client Services at SLK, a position he has held since October 2021.1 Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, Gopal specializes in helping customers leverage innovative solutions to achieve cost reduction, operational efficiency, and business outcomes.1

Professional Experience

Gopal has an extensive background in the IT and business services industry:

• SLK: Associate Vice President - Client Services (October 2021 - Present)
• Capgemini: Principal (July 2019 - October 2021) and Client Partner (January 2016 - June 2019)
• IGATE: Client Engagement Manager (May 2014 - December 2015)
• Patni Computer Systems: Sr. Software Specialist (September 2002 - April 2013)1

In his roles, Gopal has been responsible for building and managing client relationships, including with CXOs and senior executives. He has driven business transformation through technology-led initiatives, including ERP implementations, CRM, cloud implementations, Internet of Things, business analytics, big data, and automation.1

Education

Gopal holds the following educational qualifications:

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Strategy, Operations, and Analytics from the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business (2014-2016)
• Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Karnataka (1998-2002)1

Language Skills

Gopal is proficient in multiple languages:

• English (native or bilingual proficiency)
• Hindi (native or bilingual proficiency)
• Kannada (native or bilingual proficiency)
• Tamil (professional working proficiency)1

Gopal Bhat is actively involved in the professional community, participating in panel discussions and industry events. For instance, he took part in a panel discussion at the C-Vision International Summit in November 2022.2