Gautam Kotwal is a seasoned technology professional with extensive experience across various leadership roles in renowned companies. Currently serving as a Startup Advisor at Stealth Mode, Gautam specializes in Gen AI, sales productivity, and IoT. Previously, as Chief Technology Officer at Data Axle, Gautam enabled data-driven marketing through innovative cloud solutions. At Cisco, Gautam led teams in data science and engineering, delivering a significant financial impact through advanced analytics. In the role of Chief Data Officer at Gojek, Gautam oversaw a large, geographically distributed data team, driving impactful analytics initiatives. Gautam's past positions include executive roles at Albertsons Companies and Kohl's, where strategic data governance and analytics initiatives resulted in substantial cost savings and improved operational efficiencies. Early career experiences include key engineering roles at Netflix, ooma, and Tellme Networks, complemented by a solid academic foundation with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and a Master's in Industrial Engineering with Management Information Systems.