Gautam had joined SAHAY in 1992. With a rich experience of 33 years, he is well equipped in financial planning, budgeting, data analysis and reporting. He had the privilege to work with children and youth in various villages of West Bengal. This experience has given him a deeper understanding of community needs. He had worked with CINI (a not-for-profit) in his earlier career. Gautam completed his Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (with Honours), from Calcutta University.