Vijay Gopal

Vijay Gopal is a seasoned technology executive with extensive experience in architecture, engineering, and IT leadership. Currently serving as Vice President of Architecture and Engineering at Discover Financial Services since February 2021, Vijay previously held senior roles at Magellan Health, where responsibilities included overseeing IT Infrastructure, Corporate Applications, and technology transformation initiatives. Vijay's tenure at Nationwide included pivotal positions such as Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, where significant contributions were made in establishing enterprise architecture practices and optimizing shared technology platforms. Throughout a career spanning over three decades, Vijay has successfully managed teams, budgets, and complex technology solutions, driving innovation and delivering substantial cost efficiencies. Educational credentials include an M.B.A. in Strategy and Finance from The Ohio State University and a Master's degree in Computer Applications from VJTI, University of Mumbai.