Gokul Panda

About Gokul Panda

Innovative AI-First Technology Executive & Enterprise Solutions Architect with over 25 years of experience designing, modernizing, and delivering scalable, secure, and compliant SaaS and AI-enabled platforms across highly regulated industries. Proven leader in legacy modernization, AI adoption, and cloud-native enterprise architecture. Expert in aligning technology strategy with business outcomes to drive measurable ROI and long-term digital transformation.Specialized in Agentic AI solutions and intelligent product design, integrating LLMs, autonomous agents, orchestration frameworks, and enterprise workflows to build next-generation intelligent products and platforms. Recognized for successfully embedding AI/ML, MLOps, LLMOps, and agentic architectures into mission-critical enterprise systems.Experienced in leading global, cross-functional engineering teams, driving innovation while maintaining rigorous compliance, security, and risk management standards.CORE COMPETENCIES:Enterprise & AI Solution Architecture:Expert in Agentic AI architecture and design patterns, with deep hands-on experience across AI/ML, LLMOps, MLOps, and modern data engineering platforms. Specialized in building cloud-native and distributed enterprise systems using domain-driven design event-driven and microservices architectures. Strong expertise in MCP and A-to-A protocol integration, along with enterprise-grade hosting strategies including high availability, elastic scaling, and robust disaster recovery.Legacy Modernization & Full-Stack Technology Transformation:Specialist in modernizing legacy software products with deep expertise in AI-assisted software engineering, migration, re-architecture, cloud enablement, and SaaS transformation. Proven success in converting monolithic systems to microservices, migrating on-premises platforms to AWS, Azure, and GCP, and transforming thick-client applications into modern web experiences using Angular, React, Blazor, and Razor.Multi-Language & Platform Expertise:Extensive hands-on proficiency across Java Spring Boot.NET (C#, VB.NET), Python, React Angular JavaScript, TypeScript, PHP, Ruby, C++, Swift, Kotlin, and Google Go, enabling seamless technology transitions across enterprise ecosystems.Legacy Stack Modernization Experience:NET 4, Java, COBOL, Delphi, ROR, Progress ABL, PHP, VB6, PowerBuilder, 4GL, C C++ MFC, Java JWT Swing/JSP, Classic ASP, JQuery, and ASP.NET, JSP Servlet Governance, Security & Compliance: SOC 2, GxP, HIPAA, HL7, FHIR, AI governance, and enterprise security risk management.

Experience

1. Vice President, Technology Consulting, Hi-tech & Isvs

   Persistent Systems

   Jan 2026 — Present · Bridgewater, NJ, US

   I have conceived, architected, and am leading the enterprise-wide implementation of an Agentic AI platform for a Big technology company, transforming software engineering and quality operations through intelligent ML pipelines, advanced agentic design patterns, MCP Server and A-to-A protocol integration, and LLM-powered developer productivity accelerators. I have established a scalable, secure, and governable AI foundation that is improving delivery velocity, code quality, and enterprise AI adoption at scale.

Education

• St. Xavier's College (Autonomous), Kolkata

  Higher Secondary (10+2), Life Science, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English Language

• Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur

  Bachelor of Engineering, Mining Engineering, Computer Science (Minor)

• Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur

  Master of Engineering, Computer Application In Mining Engineering

Skills

• Agile Methodologies
• Javascript
• Uml
• Html 5
• .net Framework
• C#
• .net
• Soap
• Java Enterprise Edition
• Flex
• Sencha Extjs
• Kendo UI
• Sql
• Asp.net
• Service-Oriented Architecture (Soa)
• Mysql
• Wcf Services
• Oracle
• Requirements Analysis
• Software Development
• Ajax
• Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
• Windows Communication Foundation (Wcf)
• Kendo Charts
• Solution Architecture
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Spring Framework
• Databases
• Xml
• Html5
• Java
• Asp.net Mvc
• Actionscript
• Web Services
• Representational State Transfer (Rest)
• Jquery UI
• Pl/Sql
• Jquery
• Web Applications