Hardeep Gulati
PowerSchool
San Diego, CA USA
"Our job as educators and technologists is to challenge the status quo. We can make a difference. We can make an impact."
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Hardeep's work combines: Education, Technology, and Problem Solving
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Computer Science
Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
Graduate Degree
Computer Science
Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology
Graduate Degree
Strategy and General Management
The Wharton School
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a CEO:
Bachelor's Degree: Computer Science
Graduate Degree: Computer Science
Graduate Degree: Strategy and General Management
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
I grew up in India.
2.
Having always had an interest in math and science, I initially thought I’d become an engineer but ended up pursuing a degree in computer science instead.
3.
I went on to explore the field further by pursuing a master’s degree.
4.
I built my career working in various roles throughout the technology industry before transitioning into education.
5.
I’ve spent the last 10 years working in education, first in corporate education and higher ed, and now for K-12 students.
6.
I currently work as CEO for PowerSchool, with the goal of providing tools to empower educators to create a more equitable learning environment for students.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
You're a good technologist but do you have the capabilities to create a larger impact?
How I responded:
This wasn't necessarily discouragement but rather motivation for me to better develop my skills and gear myself more towards impact and problem-solving. It's not enough to just be a good technologist—if you want to solve big problems with technology, you need to have an impact-driven mindset and work on the skills that support that.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
People notice my turban and beard first. As a minority, I've received unkind looks and comments. When facing negativity, I remember that society is also good. I lean on the confidence and support I've received from my parents, teachers, and others.