Kanags ('Gowshi') Gowsalan Email Address

Chief Technology Officer

Grand Circle Travel is an entertainment company which located in Boston, MA.

Technology Leader – Strategic Roadmaps, Digital Transformation, IT Operations, Apps, Web Improvements ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ As an IT leader dedicated to strategic roadmap implementation, digital transformation of customer journey, promoting operational excellence in IT and development teams, I’ve worked closely with business stakeholders to create projects aligned with company mission. I enjoy structuring best practices in application development, managing millions in project authority, realizing the benefits of agile methodologies, and deploying solutions that help build revenue streams and create efficiency. Together with my teams, we support eCommerce, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, ERP (finance &HR), data warehouse, BI/analytics, asset management, mobile apps, CRM, and other functions... with a strong record of cost savings and quality. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Examples of productivity-focused, cost-saving projects and IT leadership: ● New IaaS and managed hosting integration that decreased OPEX and met stringent systems performance standards ● Close collaboration with CIO and executive team to prioritize and deliver web, database, ERP, HR, data warehouse, and Transit apps ● Real-time data streams allowing customers to instantly view transportation vehicle locations ● Improvements across IT culture with mentoring, technology training, and heightened expectations ● Stakeholder buy-in won with business case for IT improvements, plus 2015 NASCIO Data Analytics nomination and awards for Improving Services on 360, Real-Time Information/Open Data, and other projects ● Multimillion-dollar projects (ERP, eCommerce, managed hosting, data warehouse/ BI)