Hitesh Khatri

CTO

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India27 yrs 2 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Proven track record in engineering leadership.
  • Expertise in building high-performing teams.
  • Passionate about product-engineering collaboration.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS expert with strong capabilities in engineering leadership and product development.

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Skills

Core Skills

Engineering LeadershipProduct EngineeringEngineering ManagementProduct Development

Other Skills

Analytical SkillsBusiness AnalysisBusiness IntelligenceBusiness OwnershipCommunicationConfiguration ManagementCreative IdeationCreative Problem SolvingCross-functional Team LeadershipData MiningData ModelingData Warehouse ArchitectureDebuggingDelivery ManagementEnterprise Messaging

About

As an engineering leader with decades of experience, I’ve had the opportunity to build and scale high-performing teams that deliver real business value. I enjoy the intersection of technology, product thinking, and people leadership — creating environments where engineers thrive and where engineering drives impact. My approach is rooted in calm execution, clarity in decision-making, and developing leaders at every level. I've led organizations through growth, restructuring, and transformation — and I've learned that culture, communication, and resilience matter as much as code. I’m passionate about product-engineering collaboration, pragmatic design, and helping teams connect their work to the “why” behind it. While I don’t chase the spotlight, I care deeply about continuous learning and creating space for others to grow. Always open to thoughtful conversations around leadership, org design, and building sustainable teams.

Experience

Gupshup

2 roles

Vice President of Engineering

Promoted

Oct 2025Present · 5 mos

  • Heading CPaaS Platform that supports WhatsApp, RCS, SMS and Email channels.
  • The platform handles over 4.5 billion messages per month enabling over 36,900 businesses to send messages to nearly a billion users.
Product DevelopmentCreative Problem SolvingProblem SolvingTechnical DirectionEngineering LeadershipTeam Building+13

Senior Director Of Engineering

Mar 2014Sep 2025 · 11 yrs 6 mos

  • Heading CPaaS Platform that supports WhatsApp, RCS, SMS and Email channels.
  • The platform handles over 4.5 billion messages per month enabling over 36,900 businesses to send messages to nearly a billion users.
Product DevelopmentCreative Problem SolvingProduct DeliveryProblem SolvingTechnical DirectionEngineering Leadership+21

Nexvisionix

Director - Architecture

Jul 2003Feb 2014 · 10 yrs 7 mos

  • Design and development of the Retail BI and Analytics products
Product DevelopmentSQLCreative Problem SolvingProduct DeliveryProblem SolvingTechnical Direction+17

Siemens information systems ltd

Consultant

Jan 2003Jun 2003 · 5 mos

  • Technical Consulting, including onsite travel & release management.
SQLDebuggingProblem SolvingSoftware DevelopmentSoftware DesignAnalytical Skills+2

Techspan

Sr. Consultant

Mar 2000Jul 2002 · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • Design and development of Order Management System and Human Resource Management using Microsoft technologies.
SQLDebuggingProblem SolvingSoftware DevelopmentSoftware DesignAnalytical Skills+2

Aptech ltd

Software Engineer

Nov 1998Feb 2000 · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Worked on time management and payroll systems for client Saudi Aramco (onsite)
SQLDebuggingProblem SolvingSoftware DevelopmentSoftware DesignAnalytical Skills+2

Future thought technology private limited

Web Developer

Apr 1998Nov 1998 · 7 mos

  • Worked on development of websites using CGI Perl, ASP, Javascript etc. for multiple customers
SQLDebuggingProblem SolvingSoftware DevelopmentSoftware DesignAnalytical Skills

Education

University of Mumbai

Bachelor of Commerce - BCom

Apr 1995Present

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