Biography
From a young age, Pulkit Khatri demonstrated an insatiable curiosity about how things worked, often dismantling his toys to understand their mechanics and repurposing the parts to create new inventions. His first notable creation was at the age of seven when he engineered a waterproof, shockproof torch for use during his evening walks on rainy days.
As he matured, his passion for product improvement and solving practical problems became more pronounced. "I believe in the power of products to transform and improve the lives of people around the world," he says.
To develop his technical skills, he pursued an undergraduate degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering from Panjab University in his native India, immersing himself in hands-on projects. This field introduced him to coding, which proved invaluable for his innovative spirit, allowing him to spend countless hours building and deploying software products.
Observing the difficulties people faced when making online purchase decisions, he channeled his entrepreneurial drive to launch PriceGrapple, a startup in the e-commerce industry. "As a solo founder, the experience of building a team of 14 and launching a product in the market helped me grow my leadership and problem-solving skills," Pulkit explains. "In the journey, I discovered my purpose to positively impact people’s lives and create long-term value through my work and service to society."
He later joined Dell EMC Corporation as a project manager in the Professional Services division to help Fortune 500 companies setup and transform their data centers. He is passionate about creating products and solutions that ease the lives of users and enhance customer experience with the brand. He decided to pursue his MBA at Goizueta to expand his expertise the fields of product management, digital transformation, and strategy.
Over the years, his customer-centric and data-driven approach has significantly benefited his clients and workplace. His experience as a program manager, handling multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, has refined his cross-functional leadership and prioritization abilities. He has developed the skill to view the bigger picture while also diving into technical details and getting hands-on when necessary.