Sowmya Gopal

Senior Leader at HERE Technologies, a company that provides unmatched location data and platform driven solutions. My business unit serves as a vertical that integrates a global portfolio of map and content products, locations services and software into applications for the automotive industry supporting passenger and commercial vehicles, including EVs.

Not only are automotive applications extremely complex to build and maintain, they are subject to regional variations and varying customer as well as market expectations. Managing the life cycle of such a product requires a motivated team, far-reaching vision, rapidly evolving strategy and cost-effective execution. That I believe is my strength.

Career highlights:
– Multiple years of experience in implementing solutions with major automotive OEMs
– Expertise in 2D and 3D maps industry, in building maps, and enabling a broad range of B2B (for example, insurance) and B2C solutions (for example, indoor navigation)
– Intricate knowledge of a product lifecycle: Requirements Analysis, Product Prototyping, Building a Business case, Product Launch, Customer Messaging and Support for Implementation
– Exposed to markets and work cultures in Europe, North America and Asia
– Skilled at leading projects with virtual and multi-cultural teams across multiple continents
– Successful in navigating matrix organizations