Atulya was born in India and grew up in Dubai and Toronto before moving to Texas. She has developed a career in tax services within public accounting in Dallas, though it was her husband's job that brought the family to Austin.  Atulya finds tax work rewarding because it allows her to build personal connections with her clients.

She holds a Master’s in Accounting from the University of Texas at Dallas and is a Certified Public Accountant.

In her spare time, Atulya enjoys cooking and traveling with her husband and two daughters.