Sumantra Naik
About Sumantra Naik
Sumantra Naik is the Chief Digital Officer at Total Environment, with extensive experience in emerging technologies and strategic business collaborations.
Current Role at Total Environment
Sumantra Naik currently serves as the Chief Digital Officer at Total Environment, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he is responsible for driving digital transformation initiatives within the organization. His focus includes leveraging technology to enhance operational efficiency and improve customer experiences.
Previous Experience at Blockchain Worx
Before joining Total Environment, Sumantra Naik co-founded Blockchain Worx, where he worked from 2017 to 2020 in Singapore. His role involved developing innovative solutions utilizing blockchain technology. This experience contributed to his expertise in emerging technologies and their applications in various sectors.
Education and Academic Background
Sumantra Naik has a diverse educational background. He studied at St. Xavier's College, University of Mumbai, where he earned a Master's degree in Science from 2001 to 2003. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Science from the same institution, completed between 1996 and 1999. Additionally, he pursued an MBA at Columbia Business School, participating as an International Exchange Student in 2007 for 11 months, and completed an MBA (PGPX) in General Management at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad in 2008.
Career Progression and Key Roles
Sumantra Naik has held various significant positions throughout his career. He worked as an Executive Advisor at Estim Group from 2015 to 2017 and served as General Manager at Reliance ADAG from 2008 to 2015. His earlier roles include Technical Lead at Aurovision Pvt. Ltd. and Technical Consultant at Autodesk Consulting. He also served as Assistant Vice President at MP Birla Group from 2020 to 2024.
Expertise in Emerging Technologies
Sumantra Naik possesses extensive knowledge in emerging technologies, particularly in geospatial technologies, IoT, AI/ML, and blockchain. He has co-founded a startup focused on these areas and has served as an advisor to multiple startups across Asia and Africa, helping them leverage technology for business growth.