Ujjawal Bhattacharya, a distinguished metallurgical engineering graduate from the renowned Indian Institute of Technology Banaras Hindu University in 1984, has embarked on a new journey to revolutionize business processes across multiple sectors using artificial intelligence. With a career spanning over four decades, Bhattacharya has been a driving force behind some of India's most prominent steel and e-commerce companies, including Tata Steel, mjunction, and Theiss Steel. Now residing in Kolkata, he has turned his attention to leveraging his vast experience and intellect to help businesses streamline their operations through the power of AI.
Throughout his illustrious career, Bhattacharya has been at the forefront of technological advancements in the steel industry. His expertise in metallurgy and business operations proved invaluable as he spearheaded initiatives to improve efficiency in marketing, ultimately contributing to Tata Steel's position as one of the world's top steel producers.
After his tenure at Tata Steel, Bhattacharya ventured into the world of e-commerce with erstwhile mjunction.com, a joint venture between Tata Steel and Steel Authority of India Limited. As a key figure in the company's leadership, he helped establish mjunction as India's largest B2B e-commerce platform, facilitating transactions worth billions of dollars annually. His ability to blend traditional industry knowledge with cutting-edge technology set the stage for his current focus on AI-driven business solutions.
In recent years, Bhattacharya has turned his attention to the transformative potential of AI in various industries. Recognizing the power of machine learning and data analytics, he began exploring ways to integrate these technologies into business processes across sectors such as manufacturing, logistics, and retail. His approach involves analyzing vast amounts of data to identify patterns and inefficiencies, then developing AI-powered solutions to address these challenges.
Bhattacharya's consulting work now spans a wide range of industries, from heavy manufacturing to e-commerce startups.
As Bhattacharya continues to push the boundaries of what's possible with AI in business, he remains committed to sharing his knowledge and experience with the next generation of entrepreneurs and technologists.