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Girish Misra

Director of Operations, Fareportal
Delhi,India
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Girish Misra's Overview

Total Experience25 years
CompanyFareportal
CountryIndia

Girish Misra is a seasoned technology executive and distinguished engineer with extensive experience in building and scaling large-scale distributed systems, AI/ML platforms, and cloud services. He currently serves as a VP & Distinguished Engineer, AI Platform at Salesforce, where he leads the vision, strategy, and development of foundational AI infrastructure and services. His expertise spans across artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, cloud computing, and enterprise software. Girish is passionate about driving innovation, fostering engineering excellence, and leveraging technology to solve complex business challenges and deliver impactful customer experiences. Prior to Salesforce, he held significant engineering leadership roles at Microsoft, contributing to key products and services.

Professional Summary

Girish Misra's work history includes a series of influential roles in various companies. Here is a detailed list of his professional journey:

Fareportal - Director of Operations (2024 to Present)
Goibibo - Senior Manager - Customer Care Operations (2015 to 2019)
Amadeus India - Senior Manager (2012 to 2015)
Amadeus India Pvt Ltd. - Deputy Manager (2007 to 2009)
DishTv - Manager-OBG (2006 to 2007)
Spanco Telesystems - Assistant Manager (2004 to 2006)
IBM Daksh - Lead Customer Care (2000 to 2004)

Notable Achievements

Leadership in AI Platform Development at Salesforce

As VP & Distinguished Engineer, spearheads the development and strategy for Salesforce's core AI Platform (Einstein), enabling advanced AI/ML capabilities across its product suite, empowering millions of users with intelligent applications and insights.

Key Contributor to Microsoft's Cloud and Enterprise Services

During his tenure at Microsoft, made significant contributions to the architecture and development of various large-scale services and products, playing a vital role in their growth and success in the enterprise and cloud domains.

Innovator in AI/ML and Distributed Systems

Holds multiple patents and has consistently driven innovation in the fields of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and distributed systems, focusing on scalability, reliability, and performance of enterprise-grade platforms.

Champion of Engineering Culture and Mentorship

Known for fostering a strong engineering culture, mentoring emerging talent, and building high-performing teams capable of tackling complex technological challenges and delivering cutting-edge solutions.

Educational Background

PGDBA

Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies

IATA Foundation

India International Trade Center - Year 2011

B.Com, Accounts, Economics, English, Statistics, Business Studies

Delhi University - Year 1996

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Company Overview

Fareportal
Total employees3500
HeadquartersNew York
Founded2002

Fareportal is a global travel technology company that powers hybrid (online and offline) travel agencies. Its portfolio of consumer-facing brands, including CheapOair and OneTravel, enables travelers to search for and book a wide range of travel products such as airline tickets, hotel rooms, car rentals, and vacation packages. From an end-user perspective, Fareportal aims to provide affordable travel options and a convenient booking experience through its user-friendly websites and mobile apps, supported by 24/7 customer service.

Fareportal Funding Information
$22M - Total Funding Raised
$7M - Most recent funding amount
2 - Number of funding rounds
Sep 1, 2014 - Latest funding round
Lead Investors:
Auto Europe
Mistral Equity Partners

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