Gopalakrishnan KL (He/Him)
Results-Oriented R&D Manager | Specializing in Product Development and Innovation | Passionate about Bringing Ideas to Life
About
Available Services
First-Time Manager Coaching Just became a manager or about to? Learn the fundamentals of 1:1s, feedback delivery, delegation, performance management, and building trust - from experienced engineering leaders.
Idea Validation & Market Fit Test your startup idea with experienced founders and operators. Get honest feedback on market opportunity, competitive landscape, and whether the problem is worth solving before you commit.
MVP & Technical Architecture Plan your MVP the right way. Get guidance on tech stack selection, architecture decisions, build vs. buy, and how to ship fast without creating debt you will regret in 6 months.
Fundraising & Pitch Prep Prepare for investor conversations. Get your pitch deck reviewed, practice your narrative, understand term sheets, and learn what VCs and angels actually evaluate at different stages.
Leaving Corporate for Startup Thinking about quitting your job to build something? Get clarity on financial planning, timing, co-founder dynamics, and how to de-risk the leap from professionals who have made it.
Experience
Director of Product Development
Stealth
Jan 2021 — Present Current
Founer
eJiffy Solutions
Sep 2020 — Present Current
Senior Technology Manager
Knitter
Aug 2019 — Aug 2020
Senior Architect
nSmiles
Jul 2017 — Jul 2019
Senior Software Analyst
eRx Solutions
Apr 2015 — Jun 2017
Team Lead
Reachwell Software
Nov 2010 — Feb 2015
Module Lead
XProtean, Inc.
Feb 2006 — Oct 2010