Praphull Purohit
About Praphull Purohit
Praphull Purohit is a Staff Software Engineer at Truecaller in Stockholm, Sweden, where he has worked since 2023. He has a diverse background in software engineering, having held various roles at companies such as Infosys, Oracle, and Zilingo, with expertise in backend development and multiple programming languages.
Work at Truecaller
Praphull Purohit has been employed at Truecaller as a Staff Software Engineer since 2023. In this role, he is based in Stockholm, Sweden, and has contributed to the development of backend platform components that support services for millions of users. Prior to his current position, he held multiple roles at Truecaller, including Senior Backend Engineer and Team Lead from 2021 to 2022, and Staff Engineer & Team Lead from 2022 to 2023, both based in Bengaluru, India.
Previous Experience
Before joining Truecaller, Praphull Purohit worked at several notable companies. He served as a Senior Applications Engineer at Oracle from 2014 to 2016 and as a Tech Lead - Logistics Development at Zilingo from 2016 to 2019. Additionally, he held the position of Junior Vice President, Logistics Tech at Zilingo from 2019 to 2020. His early career included roles at Infosys Limited, where he worked as a Senior Systems Engineer and Systems Engineer from 2011 to 2012 and 2009 to 2011, respectively.
Education and Expertise
Praphull Purohit completed his Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering at Jaypee University of Information Technology from 2005 to 2009. He also attended Him Academy Public School for his non-medical studies from 2003 to 2005 and Bhartiya Public High School from 1991 to 2003. He possesses expertise in various programming languages and frameworks, including Scala, Akka, Play Framework, and Golang, among others. His skills extend to modern web technologies and Android application development.
Technical Skills and Domains
Praphull Purohit has developed a wide range of technical skills throughout his career. He is proficient in backend development and has experience with technologies such as Node.js, AngularJS, and BackboneJS. His work spans multiple domains, including Logistics, Communications, Supply Chain, Aircraft maintenance, and Energy. He also has experience in Enterprise Content Management using Documentum, showcasing his ability to manage large-scale content systems.