Utkal Sharma

Utkal thrives in collaborative environments, especially when surrounded by talented, technically-minded individuals. As natural problem-solvers, his teams often gather around whiteboards, brainstorming and crafting innovative technical solutions. When Utkal delegates tasks, he does so with confidence, knowing they’ll be executed both efficiently and accurately.

He holds a deep belief that location is fundamental to understanding our world. From tracking urban sprawl to identifying ideal habitats for endangered species, geographic information systems (GIS) empower exploration and discovery across new frontiers. Utkal has even shared his insights at the ESRI User Conference, where he presented a paper on Location Intelligence.

With extensive experience leading multidisciplinary geospatial teams, Utkal specializes in designing resilient, high-performance GIS methodologies and algorithms. He is adept at creating automated workflows that enhance both precision and productivity. Active in the fields of remote sensing, GIS, and mapping since 2000, Sharma also integrates artificial intelligence and machine learning to drive deeper insights through geospatial analytics.