Dr. Sandipan Sarkar is a Partner and Distinguished Engineer at IBM with three decades of experience at the intersection of technology and enterprise strategy. A recognized authority in Data & AI, Hybrid Cloud, and emerging technologies, he has led transformative initiatives for global enterprises, driving large-scale adoption of AI, IoT, and hybrid cloud platforms. His contributions include impactful frameworks for data-centric transformation and enabling digital modernization across industries, including the public sector, consumer industry, and financial services. Sandipan is widely published, a frequent speaker at industry forums, and passionate about language, culture, and nature. His doctoral research focused on AI-driven processing of Indian languages. He co-founded tagoreweb.in, the leading digital archive of Tagore’s works, recognized by the Limca Book of Records. An avid naturalist, he authored ‘The Jungle Notebook’, a book exploring the delicate ties between nature, culture, and conservation.
