Prakhar Mittal’s journey from a small village in the Himalayan foothills to a global leader in digital transformation showcases his perseverance and innovation. With over 14 years of experience, he has worked with firms like Deloitte, driving digital initiatives for clients such as Cargill, Georgia Pacific, and Johnson & Johnson. His expertise in strategic change management, capability assessments, and technology implementation has delivered significant results across industries from consumer goods to healthcare.
Empowering Small Businesses Through SCORE and Design Thinking
Prakhar also mentors small businesses through SCORE, a platform supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Currently guiding four businesses, he shares his expertise in supply chain optimization, digital transformation, and product development with a design thinking approach. “Small businesses are the backbone of any economy,” he says, emphasizing how small, thoughtful changes can drive big impact and help entrepreneurs innovate and streamline operations.
Educating the Next Generation Through GlobalPLM.com
As Co-founder of GlobalPLM.com, Prakhar is dedicated to educating professionals entering Product Lifecycle Management (PLM). Through detailed blogs, he simplifies technical concepts, offers practical insights, and provides interview tips, helping newcomers navigate the field with confidence and fostering growth in the industry.
Transforming Industries Through Innovation
Prakhar’s consulting career has driven impactful projects across industries. At Deloitte, he led initiatives integrating PLM and ERP technologies to streamline operations, reduce costs, and improve product quality. These projects helped organizations overcome challenges like siloed processes and inefficiencies while managing global disruptions and regulations.
Inspired by the book Elephants & Cheetahs by Prof. Saral Mukherjee, Prakhar applies the framework of balancing stability (elephants) with agility (cheetahs) to evaluate business dynamics and guide his work, from mentoring small businesses to consulting at AtriCure and Deloitte.
Championing Digital Transformation
Prakhar’s approach to digital transformation focuses on technology, people, and processes. By ensuring seamless connectivity through the “digital thread,” he promotes collaboration and data-driven decision-making. His capability maturity assessments identify gaps, develop roadmaps, and benchmark against industry standards, leading to up to 30% faster time-to-market and optimized engineering cycles.
Prakhar’s principle, “Slow is smooth, smooth is fast,” highlights the importance of thoughtful transformation. His expertise in organizational change management ensures successful adoption and lasting impact.
Global Impact and Leadership
Prakhar excels in navigating diverse cultural and geographical contexts, leading global projects and uniting teams to solve complex problems. He actively contributes to professional organizations like RAPS and ASCM, sharing insights on AI in supply chains, sustainable innovation, and ROI-driven digital strategies.
Mentorship and Community Involvement
Prakhar is dedicated to empowering others through mentorship, working with SCORE, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and Matthew 25 Ministries. He believes success is not just about innovation but helping others realize their potential and build a brighter future.
A Vision for the Future
Prakhar’s vision focuses on driving innovation with purpose, combining cutting-edge technology and human-centered design for impactful solutions. His journey—from mentoring small businesses to leading large-scale transformations—shows the power of curiosity, resilience, and making a difference. By blending insights from Elephants & Cheetahs with real-world expertise and his work at GlobalPLM.com, he sets a benchmark for sustainable innovation.
For more on AtriCure’s cardiac care innovations, visit www.atricure.com, or explore Prakhar’s PLM work at www.globalplm.com.
Published by Kaye A.
