About
Engineering leader, cloud architect, and mentor building products at the intersection of technology and creativity.
Profile
Strategic Engineering Leader and Director with extensive experience bridging the gap between cutting-edge technology and business growth. Proven expertise in defining product vision, managing cross-functional teams, and driving large-scale cloud transformations.
Accomplished in collaborating with C-suite stakeholders and key industry partners to define roadmaps, optimize operational efficiency, and deliver innovative solutions that enhance competitive advantage. Currently leading multiple engineering teams at Blackmagic Design, building cloud services that power professional media workflows for Hollywood studios, broadcasters, and content creators worldwide.
Expertise
Domains I Operate In
Cloud Architecture & AWS
Serverless, event-driven design, microservices, scalability strategy
Video & Media Technology
Streaming, media transfer, content delivery, video ingest, bitrate optimization
Engineering Leadership
Building high-performing teams, mentoring, engineering culture
AI & Innovation
AI-native solution design, LLM-powered development, workflow optimization
DevOps & Reliability
CI/CD automation, observability, incident management, operational excellence
Product Strategy
Roadmap definition, customer engagement, go-to-market planning
Technical Depth
Golang, Python, NodeJS, C#, Frontend Frameworks, Data Platforms
Journey
Career Timeline
Jan 2026 – Present
Director of Cloud Software Engineering
Blackmagic Design
Oct 2021 – Dec 2025
Head of Blackmagic Cloud
Blackmagic Design — Built and led the cloud platform from the ground up
Mar 2021 – Oct 2021
Cloud & Software Engineering Lead
Blackmagic Design
Jul 2019 – Feb 2021
Lead Software Engineer
Latitude Financial Services — Buy Now Pay Later platform on AWS
Aug 2020 – Apr 2021
Instructor & Owner
GolangLambda.com — Teaching Go and serverless development
Jan 2018 – Jul 2019
Consultant
Servian — Cloud architecture for Telstra, ANZ Bank, Illion
Apr 2014 – Jan 2018
Senior Project Engineer
Wipro Technologies — ANZ Bank engagement, DevOps & infrastructure
Apr 2009 – Apr 2014
Software Developer & Freelancer
Early career — Building software from the ground up
What Others Say
Testimonials
"Gourav is a very bright and dedicated full stack developer. He has a passion for learning and takes initiative in the interests of improving his colleagues and the project. If you are looking for a smart person, with an inquisitive mind and great growth potential then I recommend Gourav."
CEO at FLAIM Systems
"Gourav is a bright and highly motivated member of our team. He always looks for creative ways to make things better, and is quick to absorb advice and pick up new ideas. It has been highly gratifying to see his work on dashboards come to fruition and attract positive attention from an audience beyond our project."
Chapter Lead at ANZ Bank
"Gourav is among the most efficient people I ever had the pleasure of working with. His pragmatic approach to problem-solving is widely recognised by clients and peers, which makes him seen as a trusted partner by all."
Senior Consultant at Servian
"Gourav supported the team a lot before and during DevOps Talks Conference 2019 in Melbourne. He is a great team player and always happy to help others. One of the most important skills for work in a high-performance team is reliability and Gourav is a very reliable person."
Founder at DevOps Talks Conference
"Gourav is someone who has an incredible mind for engineering. He drove the design and development of the very successful financial platform that we built at Latitude, especially in the distributed nature of how it was architected. Gourav's deep technical understanding of distributed systems and related topics meant that he was ideal in thinking through how we implemented a comprehensive decisioning process and customer journey in the platform. Additionally, Gourav always brought a unique perspective to problem-solving and was seen as a thought leader within the group. He manages to combine theory with practical execution to quickly bring technically sound solutions to life. Gourav will be an asset to every company that will hire him."
Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at iD4me
"I had the pleasure of working with Gourav for a short stint. The knowledge and experience he brings to the table is truly remarkable! The approach he took to handle stakeholders, manage various pieces of work, and mentor teammates was outstanding. Gourav is a star!"
Head of Engineering at Atlassian
"Gourav is one person who can be called a 'whiz-kid' and a technocrat. He is extremely tech-savvy and has solutions for almost any problem. His innovative approach to solving problems is very appreciable. A very reliable person and an asset for any team."
Project Manager at Wipro Technologies
Credentials
Patent
Method and system for optimizing a test suite comprising plurality of test cases
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Science), 2013
Certification
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (2020 – 2023)