upGrad bets big on tech, brings in new CPTO
upGrad has just brought on Deepesh Dhakad as its Chief Product and Technology Officer.
He'll be leading all things product, design, and tech for both learners and businesses.
The big goal? Make upGrad's platform smarter, more scalable, and user-friendly worldwide—showing just how much the company is betting on tech to fuel its growth.
Dhakad's mission? Make learning truly personal
Dhakad is set to drive upGrad's push into AI-powered learning.
He'll focus on building systems that personalize education journeys, helping users actually see results—whether they're learners or companies looking to skill up their teams.
With global expansion in sight, upGrad expects that his expertise in integrating AI will help shape the future of learning on the platform.
His experience spans across product development, engineering, and analytics
Dhakad comes with nearly 20 years at big names like Amazon, Flipkart, Unacademy, and Games24x7.
He's led major teams across product development, engineering, and analytics—always with a data-driven approach.
Basically: he knows how to build products that work for millions of users.