Gurpreet Singh

Gurpreet Singh

Potomac, Maryland, United States
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In addition to TalkLocal, Gurpreet has started three other technology startups over the…

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Experience

  • Forbes Technology Council Graphic

    Forbes Technology Council

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    College Park, Md

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    Potomac, MD

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    Washington D.C. Metro Area

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    Silver Spring, MD

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    Mc Lean, VA

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    Columbia, MD

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    Gaithersburg, MD

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    Alexandria, VA

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    Burtonsville, MD

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    Gaithersburg, MD

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    Tysons Corner, VA

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    Laurel, MD

Education

  • The Johns Hopkins University Graphic

    The Johns Hopkins University

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    Focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Security while working full-time as a Software Developer for several national defense contractors including Lockheed Martin and AT&T.

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Volunteer Experience

  • IT Consultant

    Sikh Human Development Fund (SHDF)

    - Present 14 years 1 month

    Education

    • Worked directly with founding team to improve technology infrastructure
    • Helped with planning and designing of a completely new web presence
    • Implemented new website and integrated into existing hosting infrastructure
    • Setup and integrated payment solution for taking online donations
    • Setup and integrated Google maps and AddThis widget for social sharing
    • Recommended and setup social accounts including Facebook and Youtube

  • Director

    Lakan Foundation

    - Present 20 years 1 month

    Education

    The Lakan Foundation was created to promote religious, scientific, and educational causes. The foundation has raised over $200,000 for these causes. Over the years, The Lakan Foundation has supported a number of charitable causes and charities including: local universities (University of Pennsylvania and University of Maryland), United Way, local Gurdwaras (Guru Nanak Foundation of America, Guru Gobind Singh Foundation, and Manhattan Sikh Association), and Sikh charities (Sikh Helpline…

    The Lakan Foundation was created to promote religious, scientific, and educational causes. The foundation has raised over $200,000 for these causes. Over the years, The Lakan Foundation has supported a number of charitable causes and charities including: local universities (University of Pennsylvania and University of Maryland), United Way, local Gurdwaras (Guru Nanak Foundation of America, Guru Gobind Singh Foundation, and Manhattan Sikh Association), and Sikh charities (Sikh Helpline, SALDEF, Sikh Research Institute, The Sikh Coalition, and Eco Sikh).

Publications

  • Seven Strategies For A Stress-Free Tech Department

    Forbes

    Running a growing technology department is stressful. Every new developer thinks about code a bit differently, and no two people document their work the same way.

    But before you throw in the towel (or burn out entirely), consider addressing your most frustrating pain points one by one. Slowly changing the habits of your developers — whether that’s the time of day they’re working or having everyone use the same procedures — can have a huge impact not only on your product output, but also…

    Running a growing technology department is stressful. Every new developer thinks about code a bit differently, and no two people document their work the same way.

    But before you throw in the towel (or burn out entirely), consider addressing your most frustrating pain points one by one. Slowly changing the habits of your developers — whether that’s the time of day they’re working or having everyone use the same procedures — can have a huge impact not only on your product output, but also on your stress levels.

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  • Eight Critical Factors To Consider Before Investing In A Mobile App

    Forbes

    Thinking of building a mobile app for your business? With an increasing percentage of smartphone users opting to conduct business transactions on their mobile devices, a mobile app seems like a natural progression that will offer your customers a unique experience in an easy-to-use interface. But considering whether a mobile app is the right move for your business — and how your plan will be carried out if so — is critical.

    Below, eight technology executives share what factors your…

    Thinking of building a mobile app for your business? With an increasing percentage of smartphone users opting to conduct business transactions on their mobile devices, a mobile app seems like a natural progression that will offer your customers a unique experience in an easy-to-use interface. But considering whether a mobile app is the right move for your business — and how your plan will be carried out if so — is critical.

    Below, eight technology executives share what factors your technology team should consider before investing the time — and capital — into building a mobile app.

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  • Gurpreet Singh’s Secrets To Success: Winners Dare To Lose

    Washington Exec

    WashingtonExec reached out to area executives to gain insight and share local “secrets to success” stories. Today’s advice is from Gurpreet Singh, CEO and co-Founder of Seva Search, Inc.

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  • Helping People Find Service Providers

    Small Enterprise India

    Gurpreet Singh and Manpreet Singh are co-founders of an American Start-up Seva Search. Seva Search is focused on helping consumers find local service professionals. The company has raised $1.3 million in its series A funding from angel investors and is looking to grow exponentially in the coming years. Gurpreet Singh, in this interview talks to us about his latest venture Seva Search. Their website is sevacall.com.

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  • Business Rx: How to keep investors happy as you spend money to grow

    Washington Post

    Gurpreet Singh got the inspiration for his newest company, Seva Search, from an earlier venture, an IT services firm called Geeks On-Site that he launched in 2004. Callers to Geeks On-Site had a common complaint — when they needed computer help, they wanted immediate service. If Singh’s calendar was booked, they resorted to calling another firm. Singh recognized this need for consumers seeking all types of services — from plumbing to snow removal to auto repairs. With Singh’s Seva Search…

    Gurpreet Singh got the inspiration for his newest company, Seva Search, from an earlier venture, an IT services firm called Geeks On-Site that he launched in 2004. Callers to Geeks On-Site had a common complaint — when they needed computer help, they wanted immediate service. If Singh’s calendar was booked, they resorted to calling another firm. Singh recognized this need for consumers seeking all types of services — from plumbing to snow removal to auto repairs. With Singh’s Seva Search, founded with Manpreet Singh and Amandeep Bakshi, users can use the company’s Web site and mobile app to connect with local service providers who can meet their needs immediately.

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Patents

  • TalkLocal Request Alert System

    Filed US

    Methods and Apparatuses for Connecting Consumers to Local Service Providers

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Courses

  • Algorithms

    CMSC 251

  • Artificial Intelligenceca

    605.445

  • Business Law I

    BMGT 380

  • Computer Cryptology

    CMSC 456

  • Computer Organization

    CMSC 311

  • Computer Science II

    CMSC 214

  • Computer Systems Architecture

    CMSC 411

  • Cryptology

    695.701

  • Data Structures

    CMSC 420

  • Design and Analysis of Computer Algorithms

    CMSC 451

  • Foundations of Software Engineering

    EN.605.401

  • Information Retrieval

    605.744

  • International Finance

    BMGT 446

  • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

    CMSC 421

  • Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction

    CMSC 434

  • Network Security

    EN.605.731.71

  • New Technical Ventures

    EN.605.791.81

  • Organization of Programming Languages

    CMSC 330

  • Principles of Accounting I

    BMGT 220

  • Principles of Accounting II

    BMGT 221

  • Principles of Enterprise Security

    EN.605.431.71

  • Principles of Enterprise Web Development

    EN.605.481

  • Programming Robots

    CMSC 422

  • Reasoning Under Uncertainty

    605.745

Honors & Awards

  • DC's Leading CIOs and CTOs

    Bisnow Media

    Gurpreet doesn't hold a CTO or CIO title like everyone else on our list but he's the brains behind TalkLocal's technology. (The company connects consumers with consumer-rated service providers like plumbers and electricians through its mobile and desktop app.) Gurpreet co-launched the company in late 2011 and manages its tech infrastructure stack while setting the strategic vision. One of his most memorable projects was building the initial demo for TalkLocal. It took months of long…

    Gurpreet doesn't hold a CTO or CIO title like everyone else on our list but he's the brains behind TalkLocal's technology. (The company connects consumers with consumer-rated service providers like plumbers and electricians through its mobile and desktop app.) Gurpreet co-launched the company in late 2011 and manages its tech infrastructure stack while setting the strategic vision. One of his most memorable projects was building the initial demo for TalkLocal. It took months of long, eye-straining days but Gurpreet says it also gave him a personal sense of passion and fulfillment. He's now working on making the experience of real-time call-matching ubiquitous.

    Read more at: https://www.bisnow.com/washington-dc/news/tech/dcs-leading-cios-and-ctos-44806?single-page?utm_source=CopyShare&utm_medium=Browser

  • Nominee "Sikh Awards" for Entrepreneurship

    The Sikh Directory

    The world’s first Sikh Awards ceremony was held on the 10th October 2010(10-10-10) as a tribute to the skills, achievements and successes of the Sikh community. It was a historical and successful event organised by The Sikh Directory. The first edition was published in 2006 and has since been updated and published annually. It is currently the world’s largest and most comprehensive Sikh business directory. It is an established and trusted brand which educates the next generation, stimulates…

    The world’s first Sikh Awards ceremony was held on the 10th October 2010(10-10-10) as a tribute to the skills, achievements and successes of the Sikh community. It was a historical and successful event organised by The Sikh Directory. The first edition was published in 2006 and has since been updated and published annually. It is currently the world’s largest and most comprehensive Sikh business directory. It is an established and trusted brand which educates the next generation, stimulates community networking and connects buyers and sellers.

  • DC’s Hottest Showcasing Startup, Seva Call Makes Finding Local Service Providers A Breeze

    Tech Cocktail (Tech.co)

    Fnding local service providers -like dentists, computer repairmen, and movers- should be easy. Unfortunately, in many parts of the country it isn’t. Good news- for those who live in one of the nine cities covered by Seva Call (including DC, Boston, and Philadelphia), it is.

    Providing this convenience was enough to earn the DC-based marketplace the honor of DC’s Hottest Showcasing Startup at last night’s Tech Cocktail DC Mixer.

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    Fnding local service providers -like dentists, computer repairmen, and movers- should be easy. Unfortunately, in many parts of the country it isn’t. Good news- for those who live in one of the nine cities covered by Seva Call (including DC, Boston, and Philadelphia), it is.

    Providing this convenience was enough to earn the DC-based marketplace the honor of DC’s Hottest Showcasing Startup at last night’s Tech Cocktail DC Mixer.

    Read More: http://tech.co/dcs-hottest-showcasing-startup-seva-call-makes-finding-finding-local-service-providers-a-breeze-2013-03

  • Leading In Local Future Stars

    BIA/Kelsey

    At BIA/Kelsey, we continually seek innovation in the industry, and the LEADING IN LOCAL Future Stars program gives us a platform to introduce elite emerging companies to our interactive local media community. We’re very pleased to be able to share the energy and entrepreneurship of the most innovative startups in the space with our conference attendees and create an environment that can help nurture businesses that will shape our future.

Languages

  • Punjabi

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  • Hindi

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Organizations

  • Forbes Technology Councel

    Contributing Member

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    A group of CIO/CTO thought leadership contributors.

  • Summit Series

    Member

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    Engaging the world's dreamers & doers through a series of curated events, hosted by Summit.

  • Fortify.vc

    Limited Partner

    Founders funding and informing founders through investment and mentorship.

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