Career
Born in Helsinki, Finland, he moved to Switzerland when he was eight years old and became a dual citizen. After winning the silver medal at the 2009 Swiss Championships, he was sent to the 2009 European Championships, where he placed 33rd. He also competed at two World Junior Championships for Switzerland.
In 2013, Pulkkinen began representing Finland and joined the Finnish club Järvenpään Taitoluistelijat (JTL).
