Gopal is an experienced research professional with extensive experience in evaluating large-scale learning assessments, teacher education, school leadership, and developing content for climate change education. He is an experienced quantitative researcher with expertise in Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs), program evaluations, and technical assistance for governments. Before joining Jigsaw, Gopal held key roles at Newcastle University, AC Nielsen, The World Bank, XSEED, and Educational Initiatives. He has lived and worked extensively in India and Bhutan and supported projects in many other countries across the world. Gopal holds a Doctorate in Education from Newcastle University, complemented by a Master’s in Education and an MBA from the Indian Institute of Rural Management (IIRM).