Rohit Bakhshi
About Rohit Bakhshi
Rohit Bakhshi is an Advisor and Co-Founder at Prophecy.io, where he played a key role in acquiring the company's first Fortune 500 customer. With a background in product management at various tech companies, he has extensive experience in leading product teams and establishing strategic partnerships.
Current Role at Prophecy.io
Rohit Bakhshi serves as an Advisor and Co-Founder at Prophecy.io, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he has been instrumental in establishing strategic partnerships with global systems integrators. He played a key role in signing the first Fortune 500 customer for the company, demonstrating his impact on Prophecy.io's growth and market presence.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Rohit Bakhshi has extensive experience in product management across various organizations. He worked at Confluent from 2017 to 2018 and returned in 2020, where he has continued to focus on product management. Prior to Confluent, he spent four years at Hortonworks in a similar capacity from 2011 to 2015. His experience includes leading product teams responsible for hybrid deployments, showcasing his expertise in managing complex product strategies.
Educational Background
Rohit Bakhshi studied Computer Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 2003 to 2007. This educational foundation has contributed to his technical expertise and understanding of product development in the technology sector.
Mentorship and Leadership
Throughout his career, Rohit Bakhshi has mentored professionals across various functions, including engineering, product management, and sales engineering. His leadership extends beyond direct management, as he has been involved in establishing legal, accounting, finance, and HR operations for startups, indicating a broad understanding of business operations.
Early Career and Internships
Rohit Bakhshi began his career as an R&D Consultant at Accenture from 2007 to 2011. He also gained experience as a Software Development Intern at Cerner Corp. in 2006. Additionally, he served as the Web Chair on the VLAB Executive Team from 2009 to 2015, where he contributed to initiatives at the MIT/Stanford Venture Lab.