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Dr. Satarupa Bhattacharjee Kapoor

Industry expert, Consultant, Mentor and Coach and External supervisor to working Ph.D pursuant

25+ Years Speaks Hindi, English, Bengali
Data & Analytics AI & Machine Learning Technical Program Management Executive Leadership Startup & Early Stage High-Growth Scale-ups Hiring & Interview Panels Communication & Executive Presence

About

With more than 20 years of experience across global technology firms, consulting, research institutions, & entrepreneurship, Dr. Kapoor has consistently worked at the intersection of technology innovation, public infrastructure development, and international policy frameworks. In her leadership roles, she has helped expand technology adoption across infrastructure sectors by building strategic partnerships with governments, infrastructure developers, and multilateral development banks. Her experience provides organizations with strategic insight into infrastructure technology markets, emerging economies, government-driven transformation programs, particularly across South Asia & other high-growth regions. She brings deep insight into integrating global technologies within national infrastructure ecosystems and navigating government and development-financed programs. Dr. Kapoor also brings valuable innovation and entrepreneurial perspective, having founded and led a geospatial technology company that developed enterprise analytics platforms for infrastructure monitoring and resource management. This experience allows her to guide organizations on product strategy, market entry, commercialization and scaling innovation-led businesses. In addition to her corporate leadership experience, Dr. Kapoor contributes to global thought leadership in geospatial and infrastructure technologies, participating in global forums as speakers and panelist. She is a recognized mentor and career coach for academic and research institutions. Her academic background as a PhD in Geology, combined with certifications in Six Sigma, artificial intelligence, and data science, enables her to bridge scientific insight with practical technology implementation and data-driven decision-making. As an advisor, and key leadership team member, Dr. Kapoor offers organizations the ability to: Navigate complex government and institutional ecosystems; Identify new growth opportunities in infrastructure and emerging markets; Guide digital transformation and technology adoption strategies; Build strategic partnerships with global stakeholders; Integrate data, geospatial intelligence, and digital engineering into business strategy. Her multidisciplinary perspective, global industry network, and experience working across technology companies, public-sector ecosystems, and international development initiatives position her to provide organizations with informed guidance on long-term strategy, innovation, and sustainable growth in a rapidly evolving infrastructure and technology landscape. With years of corporate experience, I have been doing career coaching for management Institute like IIM, IGDTUW, O.P Jindal university etc also mentoring and supervising mid-level professionals for Pershing higher degrees to better align with senior level jobs.

Available Services

Behavioral Interview Practice STAR-format answers for leadership principles, culture fit, conflict resolution, and collaboration scenarios - tailored to the specific values of the company you're targeting.

Technical Leadership Round Prepare for the leadership and vision rounds in Staff+, Principal, and EM interview loops. Cover technical strategy, cross-team influence, mentoring, and driving org-wide impact.

LinkedIn Profile Optimization Optimize your LinkedIn headline, summary, experience, and skills to rank in recruiter searches. Build a profile that attracts inbound opportunities from top companies.

Job Search Strategy Build a structured plan for your job search - which companies to target, when to apply, how to handle timelines across multiple interview pipelines, and how to maximize your chances.

Referral & Networking Strategy Learn how to build genuine connections, request referrals without being awkward, and leverage your network to get interviews at companies that rarely post on job boards.

Promotion Guidance Get a clear roadmap to your next level. Understand what the promotion committee actually evaluates, build your case with the right artifacts, and learn how to make your impact visible.

Salary Negotiation Learn to negotiate base, equity, sign-on bonuses, and counter-offers with confidence. Get strategies specific to how top tech companies structure and approve compensation packages.

Performance Review Preparation Prepare for your upcoming performance review cycle. Learn to write strong self-assessments, quantify impact, collect peer feedback strategically, and handle calibration conversations.

Career Roadmap Planning Map out your 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year career plan. Identify skill gaps, align your growth direction, and make intentional choices about specialization vs. generalization.

Skills Gap Analysis Identify exactly what skills, experiences, and knowledge you're missing for your target role or level. Get a prioritized learning plan with concrete resources and milestones.

Building Visibility & Executive Presence Learn how to make your work visible to leadership, build influence beyond your team, communicate in senior forums, and develop the executive presence needed for Staff+ and Director+ roles.

Switching to AI/ML Plan your transition from a traditional SWE or other tech role into AI/ML. Get a roadmap for skills to learn, projects to build, and how to position yourself for ML roles at top companies.

Domain / Tech Stack Switch Moving from backend to frontend, mobile to infra, or any other domain switch? Get guidance on bridging your skill gaps, framing your experience, and targeting the right roles.

Career Break Re-entry Returning after a career break for parenting, health, personal reasons, or sabbatical? Get a step-by-step plan to re-enter the workforce, rebuild confidence, and target the right opportunities.

PIP Support Placed on a Performance Improvement Plan? Get confidential, judgment-free guidance from senior professionals on how to navigate it - fight back, negotiate an exit, or plan your next move.

Toxic Workplace Navigation Dealing with a difficult manager, office politics, or a toxic culture? Get practical strategies to protect yourself, document issues, and decide when and how to move on.

Workplace Conflict Resolution Navigate disagreements with colleagues, cross-team friction, or difficult stakeholder relationships. Learn frameworks to resolve conflicts professionally without damaging your reputation.

Burnout & Stress Management Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or disconnected from your work? Talk to experienced professionals who have navigated burnout and come out stronger - get actionable strategies, not just sympathy.

Work-Life Balance Struggling to set boundaries between work and life? Get advice on managing energy, setting realistic expectations, and building sustainable habits from people who have figured it out at demanding companies.

Layoff Recovery & Next Steps Recently laid off? Get immediate clarity on severance negotiation, unemployment benefits, and how to pivot fast - from professionals who have both managed and survived layoffs at top companies.

First-Time Manager Coaching Just became a manager or about to? Learn the fundamentals of 1:1s, feedback delivery, delegation, performance management, and building trust - from experienced engineering leaders.

Engineering Manager Coaching Level up as an EM. Get guidance on team scaling, hiring, performance calibration, managing up, cross-org influence, and navigating the unique challenges of engineering management.

Director / VP Track Aiming for Director, VP, or CTO? Work with senior leaders who have made it. Cover organizational strategy, executive communication, multi-team management, and building a leadership brand.

Building & Scaling Teams Learn how to build a team from scratch, scale it 2x-10x, set culture, define hiring bars, create onboarding processes, and maintain quality as you grow - lessons from leaders at top companies.

Idea Validation & Market Fit Test your startup idea with experienced founders and operators. Get honest feedback on market opportunity, competitive landscape, and whether the problem is worth solving before you commit.

Fundraising & Pitch Prep Prepare for investor conversations. Get your pitch deck reviewed, practice your narrative, understand term sheets, and learn what VCs and angels actually evaluate at different stages.

Experience

Freelance Independent AEC Industry Expert

Business Development Consultant

Mar 2026 — Present Current

Head of Business Development-South Asia

Autodesk inc

May 2024 — Mar 2026

Industry Consultant-Telematics & Digital Construction

Dialectica

Mar 2024 — May 2024

Institutional Business Development Head, South Asia

Trimble Inc

Dec 2020 — Mar 2024

Founder and CEO

Pristdel Private Ltd

Dec 2016 — Nov 2020

Director Market Research and Consulting

Geospatial World

Feb 2019 — Mar 2020

Manager

RMSI Pvt Ltd

Jan 2010 — Nov 2016

Sr. Engineer

Rolta India Ltd

Mar 2007 — Jan 2010

Research Associate

Agharkar Research Institute

Oct 2001 — Dec 2006