About

Phani Marupaka is a versatile professional with over 10 years of experience in building teams, products, and solving critical consumer and enterprise challenges using technology. He is currently working at Zeta (Directi), where he is focused on building productive tools and in-house service modules. Phani is a true generalist who has worked in five industries and six functional domains, two of which gave him exposure to hundreds of startup ecosystem sectors. Phani has a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, and an MBA in Marketing from the University of Illinois - Urbana Champaign. He has held various job roles such as Sales Strategist, Product Marketer, DevRel, and Management Consultant for Fortune 500 clients across the US and India. Phani is a disciplined and persistent person who believes in the 'Jab Jab Hook Hook' style of selling. He is currently working to build a DevX community in the fintech ecosystem, from the engineer to the engineers. He has worked as an Associate Director - Developer Experience (DevX) & DevRel Strategy at Zeta and as a Consultant/Advisor for Chatbots, AI, NLP at GLG Gerson Lehrman Group. Phani is a prolific writer on technology and the future, and his articles can be found on his Medium page. He is currently an Investor at two early-stage startups and is always ready to make a difference wherever he is. Phani's education and relevant experience make him a valuable asset to any organization looking for a versatile professional with a strong background in technology, marketing, and innovation.