Shantanu Som is an accomplished and intuitive entrepreneur and tech innovator. He is the Founder and CEO of Somnetics. Coming from electrical engineering background, Shantanu started his career with HCL and the Indian Railways before venturing into entrepreneurship in 1996.
Under his leadership, Somnetics has been instrumental in advancing digital transformation by accelerating innovation. Apart from this, Shantanu is actively involved in industry associations, holding positions such as Regional Council Member of NASSCOM and membership in the ICTE sub committee and also Startup and Innovation sub committee of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
Shantanu’s dedication to skill development is exemplary and it is evident through Somnetics’ participation in India’s national initiatives. He loves to coach and mentor startups. Shantanu expects to see India on the global map as a production powerhouse and just not as a service provider country, and he works towards that goal.
An avid photographer and collector, Shantanu has a passion for capturing nature and wildlife.. He is a passionate bird photographer with national and international publications and a member of National Geographic Society. Shantanu is also an alternative energy enthusiast. He has designed and executed multiple SPV projects as part of CSR activities. Shantanu is also a member of IEEE and SPIE.
Co-Founder & Director
Subrata Mukherjee
Coming from a Science background with Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing and Sales Management, Subrata Mukherjee cofounded this venture alongside his friend Shantanu Som in 1996. As a Director of Somnetics, he has played a pivotal role in business development, customer relations and operations management for a long time.
For Business Development Subrata was instrumental in acquiring new clients, maintaining customer base and expanding customer network through referrals.
As the company was into BIS business, customer relation has always been a priority. Procurement and vendor management was mostly his sole responsibility. During the past 15 years, Subrata’s areas of responsibility have expanded significantly to include overseeing Accounts, Finance, Legal, Administration and various regulatory compliances. He is currently looking after all commercial aspects as well as legal, compliance etc.
Outside of his work, Subrata is a keen reader. He loves to read books and magazines both print and online. He loves to watch movies and keep himself updated on current affairs.
Assistant Director, Operations
Tandra Dey
As the Assistant Director, Operations at Somnetics,Tandra Dey oversees seamless execution, management and business excellence. She streamlines processes, enhances efficiency, and ensures top-notch performance of the organisation along with business growth.
A competent professional with over 20 years of experience in Human Resource Operations, General Administration, Marketing Coordination and Secretarial Functions, Tandra possesses strong communication skills, interpersonal and problem solving ability. She has an excellent track record of efficiency in Process Operations and meeting of individual and group targets.
Tandra has been associated with Canon India Pvt Ltd, Nokia India Sales Pvt Ltd and Gionee Mobiles (national distributor) before joining Somnetics.
Tandra is a specialist in complete HR functions, including talent acquisition, recruitment, payroll, policies, performance management systems, salary structuring, world class administrative support at an executive level. With a sound sense of judgement and ability to work independently, Tandra has been pivotal to Somnetic’s growth trajectory.
Tandra loves to explore new places and local cuisines. She travels around the world and loves the sea particularly. She loves music too.
Chief Technology Consultant
Nirmalya Sengupta
Nirmalya is a battle-hardened software technologist who’s been building, breaking, and rebuilding things for 35 years—and still loves every bit of it. He’s spent his entire career in Software Product Development, crafting solid backend stacks while watching programming trends come and go (and rolling his eyes at the overhyped ones). Hands-on coding isn’t a phase for him—it’s a way of life (C, Java, Scala and, for the last ~2 years, Rust; all on Unix and Linux).
But what truly keeps him going? Mentoring young, bright teams, passing on hard-earned wisdom, and ensuring they don’t reinvent the wheel (unless it’s a better wheel). A philomath at heart, he’s always hungry for learning new things, whether in tech, history, nature, society at large, or just about anything that sparks curiosity.
Beyond the code, he’s a sports enthusiast, an insatiable traveler, and a self-confessed Europhile who spent years in Ireland—working, exploring, and soaking in Europe’s geography, culture, and history. He’s roamed far and wide, savoring local food, walking ancient streets, and turning every trip into a time-traveling adventure.
Indian by birth, resident of Pune and Kolkata, a quintessential Bengali with a love for things Maharashtrian, and ultimately—a citizen of the world.
VP Sales & Marketing
Vaskar Bhattacharya
Vaskar spearheads the marketing and sales initiatives of Somnetics. He co-devises global sales strategies and identifies business opportunities across geographies and accounts. He extends Somnetics' global business development strategies into channels including strategic partnerships and affiliate programs. His strength lies in partnering and participating in customer growth journeys. He enjoys helping clients identify and mitigate business challenges related to scale, complexity and margins, through process transformation and adoption of appropriate technologies, enterprise-grade products and platforms.
During the course of three decades of his professional career, Vaskar has handled critical enterprise roles, including Business Operations & P/L Management, Marketing & Branding, Business Development, Sales, Partner Management & Customer Success Management. He has rich expertise in exploring and establishing new markets and leading cross-functional business and delivery teams. He has had stints with a plethora of engineering and information technology companies, including Thermax, Ramco Systems, PCS, Data Core, Ginesys and others, across various industry domains and global markets.
An engineer by training, he has done his business studies in marketing and brand management. He has been a guest faculty with private universities and training institutions. A published author and a lyricist, he takes active interest in sports, travel and philanthropy.
Visionary Solution Architect & Strategic Technical Leader
Sudipta Sarkar
Sudipta Sarkar is a dynamic and visionary Solution Architect and Technical Manager with nearly two decades of excellence in driving technology-led transformations across diverse domains including SaaS, ERP, Retail, Healthcare, Mortgage, and Construction. His expertise lies in designing scalable, resilient platforms that solve real-world business problems and accelerate digital growth.
With a perfect blend of strategic thinking and hands-on execution, Sudipta has consistently led high-impact product and platform initiatives from inception to production. He thrives in complex, fast-paced environments, navigating business needs and translating them into intelligent, future- ready solutions. His leadership style promotes innovation, collaboration, and delivery excellence.
Sudipta’s career is marked by successful transitions of legacy infrastructures to modern cloud ecosystems, building multi-tenant SaaS platforms, orchestrating end-to-end workflows, and transforming service-oriented architectures to meet evolving enterprise demands. He is known for empowering cross-functional teams, instilling agile best practices, and mentoring talent to achieve technical mastery and business alignment.
From healthcare innovations that detect life-threatening conditions early to enterprise-grade ERP solutions that streamline retail operations, his impact spans both technology and society. He brings deep domain knowledge, architectural foresight, and operational sharpness, ensuring every product delivers high performance, security, and business value.
A problem-solver at heart and a strategist by role, Sudipta is not just building systems—he’s building sustainable digital futures.
Assistant Director, IT & ITeS
Avik Ray
Technology leader with over 20 years of proven success in driving technical and business outcomes across global, cross-functional engineering teams. Offers a unique blend of strategic foresight, hands-on technical depth, and people leadership, consistently delivering innovative and scalable software solutions aligned with organizational goals.
With 15+ years of experience in building, managing, and delivering high-performing product and solution engineering teams from the ground up in both startup and enterprise environments. Successfully established offshore delivery centers, led product ideation, managed multiple releases, and owned end-to-end product engineering—from architecture and design to deployment and support.
Expertise spans E-commerce, Mobility, Cloud Infrastructure, DevOps, Cabinet & Vanity Manufacturing, Enterprise Content Management, and Supply Chain systems. Skilled in Microservices, SOA, and architecting systems for high scalability, resilience, and performance.
Growth-oriented with a strong track record of scaling teams of 60+ engineers and nurturing high-performance cultures. Deep experience in agile, scrum, and iterative product delivery methodologies. Drives end-to-end product lifecycle management—from customer engagement, roadmap planning, and user experience to development, QA, delivery, and customer satisfaction.
Passionate about building future-ready teams and leveraging emerging technologies to fuel digital transformation and long-term growth.
Employee Success Manager
Sarmishtha Goswami
As Somnetic’s Employee Success Manager, Sarmishtha plays a crucial role in fostering a positive workplace culture, enhancing employee engagement, and driving performance.
Starting in print journalism, Sarmishtha developed a strong foundation under tight deadlines. Her portfolio has grown to include communications, brand development and crisis management. Her work is marked by an ability to translate complex ideas into accessible, engaging narratives that resonate with diverse audiences.
Known for her collaborative spirit and sharp editorial instincts, Sarmishtha has led cross- functional teams, mentored emerging talent, and advised senior leadership on communication strategies that drive impact. Whether launching a brand, navigating a reputational challenge, or creating content that sparks conversation, she brings creativity, empathy, and professionalism to the table.
A Master’s in English, Sarmishtha is a published author and an avid reader. She takes active interest in international and current affairs. A nature enthusiast at heart, she finds solace in the mountains, especially the majestic Himalayas.
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