Gopal Shivapuja

Partner – Product & Emerging Technology @ MOAR Advisory | GCC Strategy | Applied AI | Enterprise Execution | Ex: Oracle @ MOAR Advisory

About

Gopal is a Partner – Product & Emerging Technology with 20+ years of experience building and scaling enterprise-grade platforms across complex global environments. He previously led high-impact programs across the U.S. and JAPAC, owning large-scale delivery, operating model design, and technology-led transformation initiatives with multi-million-dollar accountability. Across his career, Gopal has operated at the intersection of product, platforms, and execution—where strategic intent meets real-world constraints. He is known for bringing structure to ambiguity, aligning diverse stakeholders, and translating technology ambition into systems that deliver in production. At MOAR Advisory, Gopal focuses on Global Capability Center (GCC) IT strategy, Applied AI, and execution frameworks that help enterprises move from experimentation to scale. His work centers on designing AI-native operating models, pragmatic product roadmaps, and governance structures that drive measurable, sustained business outcomes. In parallel, Gopal is an active angel investor, working closely with founders across early and growth-stage companies. This exposure sharpens his perspective on product-market fit, scaling challenges, and emerging technology patterns—insight he brings directly into advisory and enterprise decision-making.

Country

India

City

Bengaluru

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Skill

Information Technology Infrastructure, Account Management, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Engagement, Project Delivery, Project Management, Branding & Identity, PMO, Software Project Management, PMP, SDLC, Requirements Analysis, Oracle E-Business Suite, Project Portfolio Management, Program Management, Oracle Applications, Business Analysis, Team Management, Change Management, Software Development

Experience

Partner – Product & Emerging Technology

MOAR Advisory

2026-1 - Present · 8 mos

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Leading GCC IT strategy and Applied AI engagements, advising enterprise leaders on operating models, platform decisions, and execution roadmaps. Supports organizations from early design through scaled delivery, with a focus on outcomes, governance, and long-term viability.

Angel Investor

AngelList

2021-1 - Present · 5 yrs 8 mos

Angel investor in select early and growth-stage technology companies (e.g., Unbox Robotics, Newton School, Rupifi, NeoDocs, Hyperface) Actively investing in B2B businesses in Energy, Fintech and Retail building in India.

Director of Client Success | Driving Strategic Growth & Customer Retention at Oracle

Oracle

2009-12 - 2025-11 · 16 yrs

Singapore

As the Director of Client Success at Oracle's Energy and Water Business Unit, I have over 15 years of experience leading large-scale, high-impact implementations for major utilities such as Duquesne Light in Pittsburgh and Austin Energy in Texas. My role involved driving multi-million-dollar projects, while managing cross-functional teams of professionals to ensure successful delivery of Oracle's solutions. In addition to my U.S.-based work, I lead the delivery for Opower in the JAPAC region, focusing on enhancing customer engagement and operational efficiency through innovative technologies. My expertise lies in fostering strong client relationships, streamlining implementation processes, and ensuring that each project aligns with both client goals and Oracle’s strategic objectives.

Co-Founder

Satvik Labs

2007-3 - 2009-12 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Founded and led my first entrepreneurial venture in the energy vertical, delivering utility billing and IT implementations for electric OPCOs, including DEWA, and managing enterprise utility clients end to end.

Manager - Airloop

Softland Software Solutions P Ltd

2005-2 - 2007-2 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Started as a software developer and progressed to project manager, delivering Lucent’s CDMA Airloop solution across telecom implementations and owning end-to-end execution.