Gopal Wunnava

About Gopal Wunnava

I am a technology leader and Managing Director at XiPhi.ai, focused on advancing AI Governance, Cybersecurity, and Risk Management for the next generation of intelligent systems. My work spans the intersection of AI innovation and enterprise governance, helping organizations adopt AI securely, ethically, and at scale.Over the years, I have led transformative initiatives across media, financial services, and technology sectors — aligning data, cloud, and AI strategies with robust compliance and risk controls.In parallel, I am leading a stealth venture focused on Responsible AI and Compliance Automation, developing frameworks and tools that help executives operationalize AI governance-by-design — from model transparency and privacy controls to regulatory readiness. I hold the certified AI Governance professional (AIGP) designation from IAPP.My current focus includes:Building AI security architectures aligned with NIST AI RMF and ISO 42001 standards.Embedding governance frameworks throughout the AI lifecycle.Advising CxO and CIO leaders on AI readiness, security, and digital trust.Advancing thought leadership through articles such as “The 7 Essential Layers of AI Security & Governance,” “Responsible AI in Practice,” and “GDPR in the Age of Generative AI.”Experience Highlights:Enterprise Leadership: Delivering large-scale data and AI initiatives at industry leaders such as Amazon and Disney, driving innovation through governance and secure architecture.Consulting Expertise: Bringing a strong foundation from Big Four consulting, advising global clients on data transformation, analytics strategy, and cloud modernization.Cross-Industry Exposure: Partnering with organizations across healthcare, finance, retail, and media & entertainment, translating regulatory and operational complexity into scalable data solutions.Data & Analytics Strategy: Designing and implementing enterprise data platforms, cloud migrations, and data-warehousing solutions that power business intelligence and AI enablement.AI & ML Leadership: Showcasing domain thought leadership through blogs, white papers, and executive articles exploring AI ethics, model risk, and governance frameworks.My mission is to ensure that the age of intelligent systems is also the age of secure, governed, and ethical AI.Tools & TechnologiesGenerative AI • LLMs • Data Architecture • Cloud Platforms (AWS, Snowflake) • AI Governance & Risk • Python • SQL • Machine Learning • Data Analytics • Agile Delivery

Experience

1. Managing Director

   Xiphi.Ai

   Oct 2025 — Present · US

   As Managing Director at XiPhi.ai, I am leading strategic initiatives focused on AI Governance, AI Design & Development, Cybersecurity, and Risk Management — ensuring that every innovation in AI is guided by trust, compliance, and responsible oversight. I am bridging the gap between advanced AI capabilities and enterprise-grade governance frameworks to help organizations adopt AI securely, ethically, and at scale.Key Areas of Focus:Defining and advancing AI Governance Frameworks based on NIST AI RMF, ISO 42001, and Responsible AI principles to guide product design, development, and deployment.Embedding security, compliance, and ethical controls throughout the AI lifecycle — from data sourcing and model development to operational monitoring and audit readiness.Driving risk management strategy for Agentic AI systems and generative workflows by integrating safeguards for data privacy, bias mitigation, and model transparency.Engaging with CxO and CIO communities through executive advisory sessions and outreach programs that translate complex governance challenges into actionable strategies.Showcasing thought leadership through original frameworks and articles such as “The 7 Essential Layers of AI Security & Governance,” “Responsible AI in Practice,” and “GDPR in the Age of Generative AI,” along with ongoing works focused on AI ethics, compliance automation, and model risk management.

Education

• Virginia Tech

  Master's degree, Information Technology

• Savitribai Phule Pune University

  BE, Computer Engineering

Skills

• Elastic Map Reduce
• Big Data
• Rstudio
• Master Data Management
• Dimensional Modeling
• Machine Learning
• In Memory Databases
• Data Warehousing
• Hadoop
• Vertica
• Data Integration
• Distributed Systems
• Python
• Mapreduce
• Data Standards
• Predictive Analytics
• Data Science
• Analytics
• Etl Tools
• Salesforce.com Certified Service Cloud Consultant
• Spark
• Integration
• IT Strategy
• Informatica
• Etl
• Salesforce.com Certified Administrator
• Data Modeling
• Rapidminer
• Business Intelligence
• Clinical Informatics
• Rhadoop
• Salesforce.com Certified Developer
• Data Warehouse Architecture
• Db2
• Medical Information Systems
• Data Architecture
• Business Analytics
• Business Analysis
• Complex Event Processing
• Microsoft Sql Server