Vivekananda Gajjala

Vivekananda Gajjala

Chief Operating Officer @ YesGnome

About

I work across gaming, product, and technology, leading strategy, execution, and LiveOps for Free-to-Play, Subscription, Skill-based, Casino, and Premium titles. My work includes AI-driven features, system design, partner projects, and multi-title delivery. I focus on building clear processes, aligning cross-functional teams, and supporting predictable execution and long-term LiveOps. Most of my role is about keeping teams coordinated, unblocking delivery, and ensuring projects move with clarity. Open to conversations around gaming, LiveOps, AI-driven systems, and interactive experiences.

Country

India

City

Hyderabad

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Skill

Cross-functional Team Leadership, LiveOps + delivery systems, Scaling Teams & Operations, Video Game Production, Artificial Intelligence (AI), AI and ML, GEN AI, Marketing Strategy, Product Launch, Product Strategy, Go-to-Market Strategy, Coordination Skills, People Management, People Management, Problem Solving, Project Management, Business Analysis, Product Management, Market Research, SDLC

Experience

YesGnome

Chief Operating Officer

YesGnome

LinkedIn
2025-12 - Present · 10 mos

India

I drive studio-wide execution across Product, Engineering, Art and LiveOps. I own delivery, revenue predictability, and operational efficiency. My focus is on building scalable processes, strengthening leadership, optimising P&L, and ensuring our game portfolio ships on time with strong LiveOps performance. I align teams, remove blockers, elevate decision-making with data, and create a culture of high ownership and accountability across the studio.

YesGnome

Director - Products

YesGnome

LinkedIn
2015-10 - 2025-12 · 10 yrs 3 mos

Hyderabad

As a product management leader, I oversee the entire operations of the organization, with a primary focus on ensuring that Free-to-Play games are profitable. I specialize in game design centered around enhancing the player experience and delivering engaging products that resonate with the target audience. My role includes crafting a clear and compelling product vision that aligns with stakeholders and team members, ensuring that everyone understands and is committed to achieving our goals. I work closely with all disciplines—design, development, marketing, and more—to execute the product vision and deliver games of the highest quality. In addition to managing operations, I mentor game designers and product managers, oversee the engineering development pipeline, and lead the QA team. I collaborate extensively with cross-functional teams, conduct onsite visits, manage client relationships, and ensure effective stakeholder management. Skills: Product Launch · People Management · Marketing Strategy · Product Strategy · Go-to-Market Strategy · Product Management · Cross-Functional Collaboration · Mentorship · Client Management · Stakeholder Management

PurpleTalk

Game Producer

PurpleTalk

LinkedIn
2012-8 - 2015-10 · 3 yrs 3 mos

Hyderabad Area, India

Define and track schedules and milestones across design, art, feedback, and engineering teams to ensure seamless coordination and progress. Identify task interdependencies and strategically allocate resources to optimize workflow and ensure timely, accurate delivery of assets. Establish development milestones and track progress to ensure the final product meets its release deadlines while maintaining high quality.

PurpleTalk

Project Manager

PurpleTalk

LinkedIn
2011-7 - 2012-12 · 1 yr 6 mos

Hyderabad Area, India

Managed BlackBerry and Android app development teams, overseeing project plans and requirements documentation. Handled client communication while coordinating with engineering, graphics, and quality control teams to ensure timely project delivery. Conducted weekly audits to track project progress and maintain quality.

Vimukti Technologies

Product Manager

Vimukti Technologies

LinkedIn
2009-7 - 2011-6 · 2 yrs

Specialized in planning and developing mobile applications for platforms like BlackBerry, iPhone, Android, Mac, and web. I excel in gathering product requirements, conducting competitive analysis, and planning products aligned with market trends. I take on challenging, end-to-end projects, ensuring profitability and innovation. Key areas of expertise include: Internet marketing to drive product success Business ownership of web products, from implementation to monetization Collaborating with design teams for optimal UI Managing development teams and documenting product requirements Analyzing test results and tracking KPIs for continuous improvement I also contribute through technical writing, including case studies and blogs.

IHG Hotels & Resorts

Engineering department trainee

IHG Hotels & Resorts

LinkedIn
2008-3 - 2008-8 · 6 mos

New Delhi Area, India

To find out major areas of energy conservation, to study the operations in the engineering department of the hotel and to find out problems with existing operational system and to suggest improvements so as to make the daily operations in the engineering department better. The main improvements done: 1.Energy Auditing 2.SOP’s designing 3.Suggesting solution for sound proofing Carried out a detailed analysis of the energy consumption, action plan & different challenges in the engineering department Helped in the improvement of power factor which can save a lot of energy

Education

Indian School of Business

Indian School of Business

LinkedIn

Leadership with AI

2024-10 - 2025-3 · 6 mos

Vivekananda Gajjala's Contact Information

Email

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Phone

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