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In today’s fast-moving tech world, spotting real innovation — not just buzzwords — has never been more important. Among the trusted voices leading this effort is Gopinath Kathiresan, a Senior Quality Engineering Manager whose work in software quality, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies has made him a go-to judge for some of the world’s top awards programs.
Over the past two years, Kathiresan has been invited to judge several of the industry’s most respected competitions, including the Globee Awards, Business Intelligence Group Awards, Brandon Hall Group’s Excellence Awards, and the Digiday Technology Awards. For 2025, he’s once again been tapped to serve on their judging panels, a reflection of the trust he’s earned across industries in identifying the ideas and technologies shaping tomorrow.
Leading the way at the Globee Awards
Of all his judging roles, Kathiresan’s work with the Globee Awards stands out.
He has contributed across multiple programs, including:
- Globee Awards for Cybersecurity
- Globee Awards for Customer Excellence
- Globee Awards for Disruptors
- Globee Awards for Technology
Through these, he has evaluated a wide range of innovations, from cutting-edge cybersecurity tools to customer experience platforms transforming how businesses connect with people.
The Globee Awards are known for honoring true excellence across business and technology sectors. Judging at this level isn’t just about keeping up with trends; it’s about understanding what genuinely moves industries forward. Kathiresan views these awards as a platform for bold ideas — the kind that don’t just make noise, but actually change the future.
Supporting innovation at the Business Intelligence Group Awards
Kathiresan’s impact also extends to the Business Intelligence Group Awards, where he’s helped evaluate some of the brightest new solutions in business and technology.
Serving on the BIG judging panel, he has consistently focused on real-world results, not just flashy concepts. It’s a philosophy that runs through his entire career: true innovation isn’t measured by ideas alone, but by the value they create and sustain over time.
The Business Intelligence Group’s focus on measurable success aligns closely with Kathiresan’s belief that the best innovations are both visionary and executable.
Honoring excellence at the Brandon Hall Group Awards
Another highlight in Kathiresan’s judging career is his work with the Brandon Hall Group’s Excellence Awards — long considered the gold standard in corporate learning, leadership development, and technology innovation.
Judging here requires more than technical know-how. It demands a real understanding of how technology empowers people and transforms organizations. Through his evaluations, Kathiresan has helped set the standards that forward-thinking companies now strive to meet, combining deep technical insight with a clear view of human impact.
Evaluating breakthroughs at the Digiday Technology Awards
Rounding out his judging portfolio, Kathiresan has also contributed to the Digiday Technology Awards, which celebrate the platforms reshaping media, marketing, and commerce.
At Digiday, he evaluated technologies across AI, data solutions, programmatic advertising, and customer engagement — bringing a critical eye to what separates enduring platforms from passing fads. His background in scalable systems and quality engineering gave him the perspective needed to champion innovations built for the long haul.
Why strong judging matters in today’s innovation economy
Kathiresan’s journey offers important lessons for anyone building the next wave of technology.
In today’s crowded markets, earning recognition from respected judging panels can serve as more than a trophy — it’s a signal to investors, partners, and customers that a solution isn’t just exciting, but built to last.
Judges like Kathiresan consistently look for innovations that are:
- Impact-driven: Solving real-world problems, not just theoretical ones.
- Sustainable: Built to endure beyond fleeting hype cycles.
- Scalable: Designed to grow and adapt as industries evolve.
For companies and entrepreneurs, understanding these standards can offer a powerful edge — helping them shift focus from “what sounds good now” to “what will matter tomorrow.”
Reflecting the continued trust he’s earned, Kathiresan has once again been selected to judge the 2025 editions of the Globee Awards, Business Intelligence Group Awards, Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards, and the Digiday Technology Awards.
As technology continues to evolve, voices like Gopinath Kathiresan’s — grounded in quality, trust, and vision — will remain essential in steering innovation toward a smarter, safer, and more resilient future.
