Kulmani Gupta
Kulmani Gupta is a distinguished Engineer, Brand Strategist, and seasoned Entrepreneur with 24 years of experience in the IT sector. He is an avid learner, committed to continuous growth, with two decades of expertise in implementing new technologies, building innovative solutions, and delivering exceptional client servicing.
Professional Journey
Kulmani is currently the CEO of Skynetiks Technology (P) Ltd. He is also the Founder of Shrishti Softech Solutions (P) Ltd, a company he successfully scaled from a startup into a rapidly growing leader in India’s solution implementation landscape. Under his visionary leadership, the company established strategic partnerships with global technology giants such as Google, SAP, Microsoft, and TCS, delivering specialized solutions across multiple industries. Over time, Shrishti Softech Solutions evolved into Skynetiks Technology through international collaborations and a strong focus on innovation.
Industry Leadership and Associations
A highly regarded networker, Kulmani actively contributes to and holds influential positions in numerous industrial associations across India.
He currently serves as the National Vice President of the Association of Indian Manufacturers (AIM), an organization dedicated to fostering manufacturing excellence and promoting India as an exporting nation for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
His significant contributions also include:
- Founding member of the Indian Industries Association - Gautam Budh Nagar.
- Former Chairman of the Indian Industries Association (IIA) Noida Chapter, an association with over 10,000 members across diverse sectors like engineering, solar, IT, automobile, and energy.
- Active memberships in NASSCOM, the world's largest IT association, and FICCI, India's first industrial association.
Vision and Innovation
Kulmani is deeply engaged with emerging technology trends and their impact on human behavior, particularly how they create new experiences. He firmly believes that the next generation of industrial design, artificial intelligence, and embedded technologies will significantly transform the world, especially for marketers and growth teams. He is widely recognized for his dedication to new ideas, innovation, and solution development.
Entrepreneurial and Community Engagement
A strong advocate for continuous improvement, Kulmani actively participates in self-help groups and has established or joined various business groups:
- Startup Nexus: A group fostering innovation and implementation among young industry professionals.
- Tajurba - Lead-Learn-Connect: A group of 5000+ experienced entrepreneurs mentored by IPO Guru Mr. Suresh Mansharamani, who share ideas to overcome business challenges and provide valuable insights to achieve the next level of growth.
Furthermore, he is certified as "FIT for partnership with Germany" from the Indo-German Management Training Program and is an active alumnus of the Indo-German Business Development Association (IIGBDA).
Awards and Recognition
Kulmani's outstanding contributions to the industry have earned him numerous accolades, including:
- ASIA BRAND TOP 10 INNOVATORS (2016) in Beijing, China, for innovating technology solutions for SMEs in India.
- STARTUP ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARD 2016 for Entrepreneurship Excellence in promoting B2B startups, technology, and initiatives across SMEs in India.
- Recognitions from Asian Education Group and the SME Channel Award.
Personal Interests
Beyond his professional life, Kulmani is a music lover who enjoys playing instruments like the flute and harmonium. He also finds pleasure in reading inspirational books and articles.