Gopi Polavarapu

Gopinath Polavarapu is an experienced product management executive with a diverse background in technology and software solutions. He previously held the position of Senior Director of Product Management - Software and Solutions at Zebra Technologies.1

Career Progression

Gopinath's career has shown steady growth and progression in the field of product management:

Current Role: He is currently serving as the Chief Solutions Officer at Kore.ai, a position he has held since August 2022.1 In this role, he oversees an array of AI solutions and leads a team of 200 professionals.

Previous Positions:

• At Zebra Technologies, he held multiple roles:

  • Global Product Management Leader - Software solutions (January 2020 - August 2022)
  • Senior Director of Product Management (July 2015 - January 2020)

• Before Zebra, he was the VP Product Management & GM at Globecomm Systems Inc. from 2012 to 2015.1

Achievements and Responsibilities

During his tenure at Zebra Technologies, Gopinath:

• Led the product management team for software platforms, including Qualcomm Snapdragon and Android OS.1
• Launched new software solutions like Mobility DNA, LifeGuard, and Savanna.1
• Drove the software/solutions business from incubation to multi-million dollar Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) within four years.1

Education

Gopinath has a strong educational background:

• MBA in General Management from Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management
• Master of Science in Telecommunications Engineering from New York University
• BS in Electronics Engineering from National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur1

His combination of technical expertise and business acumen has likely contributed to his success in product management roles.