Pravin Paratey
About Pravin Paratey
Pravin Paratey is the Co-founder and CTO of Kaizan, where he has worked since 2021. He has previously held engineering leadership positions at companies such as OVO, Facebook, and Hybrid Theory, and has co-founded three award-winning startups.
Work at Kaizan
Pravin Paratey serves as the Co-founder and CTO of Kaizan, a position he has held since 2021. Under his leadership, Kaizan has raised £1.5 million in venture capital funding. He has been instrumental in developing an AI tool aimed at enhancing client success by improving client satisfaction and increasing revenue. Additionally, he has contributed to the company's documentation by writing the Cookie and Privacy Policies, as well as authoring multiple articles for the Kaizan Help Center.
Previous Experience at OVO
Prior to his role at Kaizan, Pravin Paratey worked at OVO as the Head of Engineering and CTO from 2018 to 2020. During his two-year tenure in London, he was responsible for overseeing engineering operations and driving technological advancements within the company.
Background in Software Development
Pravin Paratey has a solid background in software development, having worked as a Senior Developer at Skimlinks from 2010 to 2011. He also co-founded Hybrid Theory, where he served as CTO from 2011 to 2015. His early career included roles as a Software Engineer at Webaroo and as a Sr. Product Engineer at Rediff.com, where he gained extensive experience in the tech industry.
Education and Expertise
Pravin Paratey earned a BTech in Computer Science from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, where he studied from 1999 to 2003. His academic background laid the foundation for his expertise in technology and engineering management. Additionally, he worked as a Research Assistant at IIT Bombay in 2007, further enhancing his knowledge and skills in the field.
Achievements in Startups
Throughout his career, Pravin Paratey has co-founded three startups that have received awards and successfully exited. He has demonstrated a strong ability to manage over 100 distributed multi-functional teams in private equity and venture capital-backed businesses, showcasing his leadership and operational skills in the startup ecosystem.