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2024’s Top 10 Under 40: Pinky Solanki, WrightPlan
November 22, 2024 By Jack Burton
Pinky Solanki, software developer at WrightPlan. (Photo credit: WrightPlan) Software developer, WrightPlan
Waterloo, Ont.
Much like her Top Under 40 cohort, Pinky Solanki excels in building things – but what sets her apart is what she builds. As a software developer for WrightPlan, Solanki has spent the last four years creating tools to support the crane and rigging industry in getting the job done.
“Pinky is constantly pushing our software forward, making it more intuitive and easier for heavy-lift professionals to use,” said Adam Gall, sales and marketing manager at WrightPlan. “From improving the design and logic of the company’s flagship operations management software to spearheading Field Solutions, the next evolution of our native time tracking app, Pinky has proven herself a versatile leader who can deliver on big projects.”
Solanki sees her role in developing the aforementioned Field Solutions product as a major career achievement, with her sense of accomplishment coming from how the end-product and the work she put in reflects what she values about working to support the heavy lifting industry.
“I’m passionate about problem-solving and love that each day is a new opportunity to make a difference in how our customers do business,” she said. “My role in developing Field Solutions is directly tied to supporting those working on-site in the heavy lift industry – their problems are my problems.”
The solutions demanded by the construction and heavy lifting industries look much different than those provided by teams in other software development fields, with special attention required by this technology’s interaction with dynamic, real-world environments through variables such as mobility and site conditions.
“This demands a focus on creating dependable tools that are intuitive for users without a tech background, yet powerful enough to deliver efficiency in fast-paced, on-the-go environments,” said Solanki. “Our senior development team constantly reinforces the importance of adaptability, attention to detail, and continuous improvement – lessons that have greatly shaped my problem-solving approach and ability to deliver effective, user-centric solutions.”
Click here to check out the profiles for all of 2024’s Top 10 Under 40 winners.
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