Gaurav Pratap — Co-Founder
Entrepreneur | Strategic Leader | Technologist I specialize in building tech companies from the ground up— building tech products, setting up scalable delivery models, establishing strategic centers of excellence, and leading cross-functional teams through high-growth and transformation phases. With over two decades of experience, I’ve held leadership roles across global technology companies, including: • Senior Director & Head of Global Delivery Center - Blue Planet, Ciena • Principal & Managing Director, DonRiver India I bring a strong bias for structured problem-solving, disciplined execution, and people-first leadership. Before moving into leadership, I spent a decade in roles spanning product architecture, solution design, and enterprise architecture, including six years as a software developer. That foundation instilled a structured way of thinking—connecting moving parts, designing end-to-end solutions, and solving problems with clarity and intent. Currently building Calculative.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and Telecommunications expert with a focus on strategic leadership and technology development.
Location: Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Experience: 14 yrs 4 mos
Career Highlights
- Over two decades of leadership in global tech companies.
- Expert in building tech companies and scalable delivery models.
- Strong bias for structured problem-solving and people-first leadership.
Work Experience
Calculative AI
Founder & Principal (9 mos)
Ciena
Senior Director - Blue Planet Software (3 yrs 2 mos)
Brillio
Senior Director & Founding Member of Brillio and Blue Planet CoE (6 mos)
Ciena
Head of Global Delivery Center (GDC), Blue Planet Software (2 yrs)
Director - Blue Planet Software Delivery (11 mos)
DonRiver
Principal & Managing Director, DonRiver India Pvt Ltd ( acquired by Ciena ) (2 yrs 8 mos)
Comcast
Product Architect & Solutions Designer (3 yrs 10 mos)
Enterprise Architect (1 yr 5 mos)