Alok Thatikunta — CEO
With the intent to drive transformative change through technology, I leverage my expertise in software development and data infrastructure to build scalable and reliable solutions. Holding a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad, and a Master's degree from Stony Brook University, I blend academic rigour with practical experience. My career journey includes enriching internships at PayPal and Microsoft, where I sharpened my skills in software engineering and gained insights into large-scale systems. At Confluent, I contributed to the Kafka Storage, Kafka Data Management, and Kora Storage Background Plane teams, focusing on enhancing data infrastructure and storage solutions for better scalability and reliability. In my current role as Co-founder and CTO at Pulse, I am building a Gen AI-powered platform to disrupt how product functions operate in digital-first companies. I am fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration, committed to developing cutting-edge solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients. Feel free to reach out if you'd like to discuss technology or explore potential collaborations!
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS-focused technical leader with expertise in data infrastructure and software engineering.
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Experience: 5 yrs 11 mos
Career Highlights
- Co-founder and CTO driving innovation at Pulse.
- Expertise in scalable data infrastructure and software development.
- Experience with leading tech companies like PayPal and Microsoft.
Work Experience
Pulse
Co-founder & CTO (1 yr 9 mos)
Confluent
Senior Software Engineer (4 mos)
Software Engineer II (2 yrs 2 mos)
Software Engineer (1 yr 5 mos)
Stony Brook University
Grader (4 mos)
PayPal
Graduate Intern (3 mos)
Microsoft
Intern (1 mo)
Education
Master's degree at Stony Brook University
Bachelor's degree at International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad (IIITH)