Uttam Sarkar
About Uttam Sarkar
Uttam Sarkar is the General Manager of Business Excellence at Aditya Birla Group in Bombay, Maharashtra, India, with over 17 years of experience in various industries and recognized expertise in Lean Six Sigma.
Title and Current Role
Uttam Sarkar holds the title of General Manager of Business Excellence at Aditya Birla Group. Based in Bombay, Maharashtra, India, he is responsible for overseeing business excellence initiatives within the organization, ensuring high standards of performance and operational effectiveness.
Professional Experience
Uttam Sarkar has accumulated over 17 years of experience across various industries, including IT services, healthcare, banking, BPO, and manufacturing. His career began at Samtel as an Assistant Manager in Process Engineering. He then transitioned to Mahindra Satyam as a Six Sigma Consultant. Following this, he joined CSC (Computer Sciences Corporation), where he served in multiple roles, including Manager of Quality and India Region Lead for the Six Sigma Practice. Sarkar later joined Dell as a BPI Consultant, further honing his expertise in process improvement before his current role at Aditya Birla Group.
Education and Expertise
Uttam Sarkar's educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur, which he obtained from 1991 to 1995. He furthered his education with a Master of Science degree from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, and a Master of Business Administration from Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology. His expertise lies in Lean Six Sigma methodologies, complex process analysis, and management, making him a recognized expert in the field.
Lean Six Sigma Specialization
Recognized as a Lean Six Sigma expert, Uttam Sarkar has significantly impacted the field through the implementation and management of corporate Lean Six Sigma Programs. He has provided governance, guidance, and training to over 100 Black Belts and 1500 Green Belts worldwide. Sarkar’s work in Lean Six Sigma tools has been instrumental in the design and development of sustainable products and services, leading to more efficient and effective business processes globally.
Mentorship and Project Execution
Throughout his career, Uttam Sarkar has mentored and executed more than 300 Lean Six Sigma projects. His mentorship has helped professionals across the globe in achieving proficiency in Lean Six Sigma methodologies, contributing to improved operational performance and efficiency in various organizations. Sarkar's hands-on approach and deep understanding of process improvement have made him a valuable asset to his colleagues and industry.