Ashok Gopala is a seasoned technology professional with extensive experience in IT and engineering leadership. Currently serving as the Founder of a Stealth Startup since March 2023, Ashok specializes in AI, analytics, and stock markets. Prior to this role, Ashok spent 15 years at Cisco Systems in various capacities, including IT/Engineering Customer Success - Strategy and Operations, where responsibilities included leading teams to strategize project deployments, overseeing business process re-engineering, and managing data center integration. Earlier roles at Cisco included Engineering Manager, responsible for a complex VOIP and Video network deployment, and Customer Advocacy Lead, providing support for high-profile enterprise clients. Ashok's career began at UUNET as a Senior Telecommunications Specialist focusing on WAN and VPN performance. Educational credentials include an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, and advanced degrees in engineering.