With over 22 years of experience, including a decade in leadership roles, Uttam has expertise in project and program management, partnership building, and strategic leadership. A holder of a Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, complemented by certifications in project management and urban poverty reduction, Uttam is equipped to lead urban water, sanitation, waste management, and renewable energy initiatives. In addition, he has a good understanding of WASH governance and its context in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa.