Francis Xavier Kalathoti
About Francis Xavier Kalathoti
Francis Xavier Kalathoti is a Program Manager at Taktile in Berlin, Germany, with a background in computer science and business administration. He has experience in product management and software engineering, and is currently researching the commoditization of large language models.
Work at Taktile
Francis Xavier Kalathoti has been serving as a Program Manager at Taktile since 2024. He is based in Berlin, Germany, and has been contributing to the company's operations for four months. His role involves overseeing program development and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Previous Experience
Prior to joining Taktile, Kalathoti worked as an Associate Product Owner Data at Equativ for five months in 2023, based in Paris, Île-de-France, France. He also held the position of Product Store Analyst at Homa Games from 2022 to 2023, where he focused on product analysis in the gaming sector. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Software Engineer I B at Bank of America in Hyderabad, India, from 2019 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
Kalathoti has a robust educational background. He studied at Sri Chaitanya College of Education, where he completed his Senior Secondary education from 2013 to 2015. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from Vasavi College of Engineering from 2015 to 2019. He further pursued a Master's degree in Business Administration and Management at ESCP Business School from 2021 to 2024. His master's studies emphasized internationalization, consumer behavior, and pricing strategies.
Current Research Focus
Currently, Kalathoti is writing a thesis on the commoditization of large language models (LLMs). His research examines this topic through the lens of transactional cost economics, particularly focusing on issues related to uncertainty, asset specificity, and vertical integration.
Location and Contributions
Kalathoti is based in the Berlin Metropolitan Area, where he actively contributes to the tech ecosystem in Germany. His diverse experience across various roles and sectors positions him as a knowledgeable figure in the industry.