Utsav Chatterjee is a distinguished engineering leader with over 11 years of experience spearheading innovative software solutions across a spectrum of large corporations and high-growth startups. Currently serving as the Global Team Leader at Commune Inc. [Japan site: https://commune.co.jp/, US site: https://commune.us/], Japan's pioneering Community-as-a-Service platform with a global presence, Utsav drives the seamless delivery of intricate features for an international clientele.

Throughout his career, Utsav has thrived in cross-cultural environments, leading diverse teams spanning Asia, South America, and the Middle East. His leadership style not only fosters loyalty but also ensures success in remote-first settings, culminating in the execution of pivotal projects. Notably, he spearheaded the development of Live Editor, a flagship product at Wovn Inc, revolutionizing website localization by translating 15 million pages across 18,000 websites into 45 languages.

Utsav's passion lies in crafting user-centric products and nurturing a culture of continuous improvement. A fervent advocate for blending established methodologies with innovative approaches, he has achieved recent success by seamlessly integrating The Toyota Way principles with residual architecture (from Residuality Theory by Barry O'Reilly), driving unparalleled customer success in the dynamic Japanese startup landscape.