Vipul Kumar

Global Practice Director at Birlasoft Solution Inc.

(VK) Vipul Kumar is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in the technology industry. He currently serves as the Global Practice Director at Birlasoft Solution Inc., based in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area.1

Career Highlights

Experience:: Vipul Kumar has a diverse career spanning 22 years, during which he has weathered various industry challenges, including the Y2K hype, the internet bubble, and the great recession.1

Leadership Roles::

Global Practice Director at Birlasoft Solution Inc. (Current position)
Founder Director at Prejas Soft Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (2009-2012)
Founder Director at Centhrix Technologies (2011-2012)
Sr. Vice President & CTO at GEPL Capital Pvt. Ltd. (2007-2009)
Sr. Vice President & CTO at Anand Rathi Securities Ltd. (2006-2007)

Key Achievements

At Prejas Soft Solutions, he built and sold the company for US $500,000.1
Developed products for Core Banking Systems, Financial Inclusion, and Micro Finance solutions.1
At GEPL Capital, he achieved a 30%+ technology cost reduction and 100% team retention.1
At Anand Rathi Securities, he oversaw 300%+ technology growth and developed over 40 applications/platforms.1

Personal Traits

Vipul Kumar describes himself as an achiever with a persistent attitude, especially during challenging times. He has traveled to eleven countries for work and leisure. His self-proclaimed strengths include technology, product development, go-to-market strategies, sales, motivation, and driving results.1

Professional Focus

His primary professional DNA is described as "Builder," with strengths in:

Strategic planning and problem-solving
Designing systems for scalable growth
Recruiting investors, partners, employees, and customers1

His secondary DNA is "Innovator," which contributes to his ability to generate breakthrough ideas and products.1

Vipul Kumar's LinkedIn profile (username: vipulk) provides a comprehensive overview of his professional journey and personal philosophy in the technology and business sectors.

Experience

Global Practice Director at Birlasoft Solution Inc. (January 2021 - Present)

Business Leader - AR VR & Wearables at Birlasoft (January 2019 - January 2021), Owner at VKDesignLabs (February 2014 - Present), Mentor at Softbridge Solutions (July 2012 - February 2014)

Education

MBA in International Business from SYMBIOSIS INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY (2004 - 2006); Engineering in Electrical & Electronics from Bangalore University (1992 - 1996)