Goutam Sarkar
@goutamsarkar
UX consultant at HARMAN who introduced Ellucian’s mobile-first design system, reducing front-end development effort by 25%.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
At Harman Connected Services Corporation India Pvt. Ltd., I define UX strategy and delivery governance for global engagements. I introduced a mobile-first enterprise design system for Ellucian's higher education platform, unifying fragmented user journeys and reducing front-end development effort by 25% through a scalable Atomic Design System.
At Cognizant Technology Solutions, I led UX delivery for global clients, including a six-member team creating a responsive web platform and native applications for American Express UK. I also designed and delivered interactive UX training programs and webcasts for more than 500 professionals across Cognizant locations in India.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Principal UX Design Consultant
Mar 2015 - Present (11 years 7 months)
Defining UX strategy and delivery governance for global engagements, aligning design vision with business objectives. Leading experience transformation and mentoring high-performing UX teams.
Managed UX delivery for Fortune 500 clients, leading distributed design teams and directing project estimation and delivery governance. Led a 6-member UX team to deliver responsive web and native applications for American Express UK.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode
Advanced Strategic Management Program, Strategic Management
Pursuing the Advanced Strategic Management Program (ASMP) at Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode, expected completion in 2026.
The Interaction Design Foundation
UX Management: Strategy and Tactics, UX Adoption, AI for UX, UX Management
Completed coursework in UX Management: Strategy and Tactics, UX Adoption, and AI for UX in 2026.
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Specialized Certification: Human Computer Interaction (HCI), Human Computer Interaction
Completed a specialized certification in Human Computer Interaction (HCI) in 2016.
Vinayaka Missions University
Master of Computer Applications (MCA), Computer Applications
2003 - 2005
Master of Computer Applications (MCA) degree from Vinayaka Missions University, completed in 2005.
Arena Animation Academy
Triple Certificate Program in Multimedia, Animation & Graphics, Multimedia, Animation & Graphics
2001 - 2003
Triple Certificate Program in Multimedia, Animation & Graphics from Arena Animation Academy, completed in 2003.
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
Executive Program: Design Thinking for Competitive Advantage, Design Thinking
Completed the Executive Program in Design Thinking for Competitive Advantage in 2026.
University of North Bengal
B.Com. (Hons.), Commerce
1996 - 1999
Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.) degree from University of North Bengal, completed in 1999.
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