Pratyus Patnaik
Pratyus Patnaik
Pratyus Patnaik is a highly accomplished engineer, entrepreneur, angel investor, startup advisor, options trader, and photographer. With over a decade of experience in the tech industry, he has worked for several reputable organizations, including Google, Okta, and Zynga. Patnaik earned a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology from the Indian Institute of Information Technology and a Master's degree in Computer Science from Stanford University.
As a Co-Founder and CTO of atSpoke, which was later acquired by Okta, and Co-Founder and Vice President, Product & Engineering of Appurify, acquired by Google, Patnaik is no stranger to entrepreneurship. He has helped many startups as an angel investor and advisor, offering valuable insights and strategies to help them succeed. Additionally, his expertise as an options trader has given him a unique perspective on financial markets.
In addition to his successful career in tech, Patnaik is also a talented photographer who founded Pratyus Photography.
Currently a Senior Director of Engineering at Okta, Patnaik has also held various positions as a Software Engineer, Applications Engineer, and Research Assistant, among others, at several other organizations.
Overall, Pratyus Patnaik's diverse background and extensive experience make him a highly skilled and valuable member of the tech community, and his passions extend far beyond the industry.