Shuvdeep Bhattacharya
Lear Corporation
Global IT Director, Seating Engineering
Shuvdeep Bhattacharya Global IT Director – Seating Engineering | AI & Digital Transformation Leader (IT/OT) -- Shuvdeep Bhattacharya is an accomplished technology leader and an IT Executive for Seating Engineering at Lear Corporation, based in Southfield, Michigan.
He leads enterprise-scale digital transformation initiatives at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, and advanced information technology, with a strong focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and IT/OT convergence. At Lear, Shuvdeep has been at the forefront of driving AI-enabled innovation across both engineering and manufacturing domains.
His work includes advancing intelligent automation, enabling predictive analytics for engineering and plant operations, and integrating AI-driven insights into product lifecycle management (PLM) and digital engineering ecosystems. He plays a key role in bridging traditional IT systems with operational technologies (OT), helping create smarter, more connected, and data-driven manufacturing environments. Shuvdeep has been instrumental in shaping strategies around Industrial AI, leveraging cloud platforms, machine learning models, and real-time data integration to enhance decision-making, optimize production efficiency, and improve product quality. His leadership extends to deploying AI use cases such as anomaly detection in manufacturing processes, digital twins for engineering validation, and intelligent workflows that accelerate design-to-production cycles.
With extensive experience leading global teams and cross-functional programs, Shuvdeep is known for aligning AI and digital initiatives with business objectives, delivering measurable impact at scale. He actively contributes to discussions on the future of AI in engineering, Industry 4.0, and smart manufacturing, bringing a pragmatic perspective on how organizations can operationalize AI across IT and OT landscapes. Shuvdeep is passionate about driving innovation through emerging technologies and shaping the next generation of intelligent, connected product ecosystems.