Raj karan Gunukula🇺🇸
Group Technical Program Manager at Coinbase
About Raj karan Gunukula
Group Technical Program Manager at Coinbase
Raj Karan Gunukula is a seasoned technology leader with over 14 years of experience in technical program and product management across Gen AI, machine learning, blockchain. He currently serves as a Group Technical Program Manager at Coinbase, driving AI adoption and developer productivity across the full software development lifecycle.
Previously at Amazon, Raj rose to the role of Principal TPM, where he founded and led a TPM team managing 100+ engineers, scientists, and data specialists. He delivered flagship global programs in Generative AI, and data platforms that impacted over 5 million+ third-party sellers worldwide. He also spearheaded initiatives in grocery automation, fulfillment, and delivery optimization, generating multimillion-dollar operational savings.
At Ernst & Young, he advised leading power and utility companies on energy markets, trading, risk management, and large-scale transformation programs.
Raj holds a B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering from IIT Dhanbad, where he graduated as a silver medalist, and an MBA from Rice University.
His career uniquely blends deep technical expertise in electrical engineering and AI with proven leadership in scaling global technology programs.
Expertise
Sessions with Raj karan Gunukula
- Mentorship Session (30 min): Mentorship session
What mentees say
“We had to reschedule the session a few times however Raj was very understanding and professional. He was punctual and very humble throughout conversation. I had few questions regarding Program and Product Management titles which he clarified. He also gave me pointers on how to excel in the tough job market and make a lasting impression with the interviewer to land a role.”
“I’ve had two mentoring sessions with Raj so far, and both have been extremely valuable. He helped me stay motivated in a challenging job market and guided on how to stand out to hiring teams through in-depth, role-relevant research. In our most recent session, he walked me through the Senior TPM interview process, including evaluation criteria, leadership principles, and practical tips for…”
“Raj provided a masterclass on the 4 Pillars of TPM (Technology, Execution, Leadership, Stakeholder Management). The highlight for me was his advice on keeping my functional expertise constant while shifting industries to AI. He gave me a roadmap to bridge my technical gap by adopting a 'Builder Mindset' and validated that my cross-functional leadership is my strongest asset.”