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Tanmai Gopal
CEO, co-founder at Hasura
Tanmai Gopal is the CEO and co-founder of Hasura, a company known for its open-source GraphQL engine that simplifies data access and application development. Founded in 2017, Hasura has gained significant traction among developers and enterprises, providing tools to streamline the creation of APIs and manage data efficiently.16
Background and Education
Tanmai Gopal graduated from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, where he earned both his bachelor's and master's degrees in computer science.27 Before founding Hasura, he operated a consulting firm that assisted tech-forward enterprises in migrating to cloud-native architectures. He also played a pivotal role in creating India's largest MOOC (Massive Open Online Course), IMAD (Introduction to Modern Application Development), which attracted over 250,000 students.23
Career at Hasura
Under Tanmai's leadership, Hasura has become a vital resource for developers by offering real-time GraphQL APIs for new or existing databases. This innovation allows developers to integrate business logic seamlessly and build applications more rapidly.46 His vision for Hasura emphasizes making it easier for developers to create robust applications without the complexities typically associated with backend development.1
Contributions and Interests
Tanmai is recognized as a polyglot developer with expertise in various technologies including React, Node.js, Python, and Kubernetes. He is passionate about simplifying the development process and enhancing data security.25 His insights into the evolution of GraphQL and its implications for application development have been shared through various platforms, including podcasts and conferences.15
Current Role
As of now, Tanmai Gopal continues to lead Hasura while actively engaging with the developer community to foster innovation and collaboration within the tech ecosystem.68
