Sambit Dash
CEO | Enterprise Architect | IT Strategist | Founder | Mentor | Musician
C-level Enterprise Architect, Digital Strategist and Mentor, transforming technology into business growth - with 30+ years of scaling IT capabilities and advising CEOs on competitive advantage. As Entrepreneur founded and runs Three Startups in Skilling, AI and Music Making
About Me
As a C-level Enterprise Architect and Digital Strategist, Sambit bridge technology and business to drive growth - architecting scalable IT systems while advising CEOs on turning digital transformation into competitive advantage.
Sambit is an accomplished Enterprise Architect and Strategic Leader with 30+ years of executive experience, having held senior leadership roles at major organizations like AIG, Ford, Cognizant, and HCL.
Advises SMEs and startups on scaling IT infrastructure, AI governance frameworks, and cost-effective digital transformation strategies to drive business growth A visionary yet execution-focused leader who transforms complex challenges into scalable, market-leading solutions.
Sambit, currently runs three start-up in his areas of passion i.e. Enterprise Architecture and Strategy, Music Making and AI centric Product development.
Key Skills & Mentoring Areas
Key Statistics
Professional Experience
Founder/CEO & Chief Consultant
CognitusEA
Sambit Founded CognitusEA in 2016 to advise SMEs on digital transformation. He serves as an advisor and enterprise architect and currently has a multi-dimensional focus on:- Business Planning
- Sales & Growth
- Consulting & Training
- Business & IT Advisory: IT consulting for SMEs: Streamlining P&L management, process automation, and cloud migration strategies to improve operational efficiency.
- Strategic Planning: IT strategic planning, blueprinting, financial planning and digital capability building.
- Presales Support: Presales support with solutioning and solution pricing.
- Capacity & Capability Development
- Business Growth: Addition of 4 long-term customers in the space of EA training
- Partnership: CognitusEA registered as silver member of OpenGroup. Check the list of members of OpenGroup
- Deivery Focus: 35+ training engagements delivered [in last 3 years] with average rating of 4.8/5
- Business & IT Advisory: stabilizing delivery operations in a quick-time for a midsize company
- Capability Development: Training for more than 1200 architects in EA, TOGAF, EA Modelling & Advanced EA Areas delivered
- Branding & marketing: Enabled three companies in creating their branding strategy
- Product Development: Three AI products were built and sold to professional music software companies
Capacity & Capability Builder | Transformation Leader
Cognizant | Ford | AIG | HCL | Satyam
As a transformational leader, Sambit shaped digital futures for Fortune 500 companies while mentoring the next generation of architects. His unique blend of strategic vision and hands-on execution delivered measurable impact across enterprise IT, governance, and innovation.
Positions Held:
- Senior Director & Chief Architect at Cognizant
- Associate Professor at KIIT School of Management
- Director, Enterprise Architecture at Ford Motor Company
- Chief Architect - Office of CIOs at AIG
- Practice Manager & Lead Architect at HCL
- Lead Architect at Satyam
- Enterprise Transformations: Led 4 enterprise-scale and 25+ department-level transformations
- Strategic Impact:Developed 50+ strategic blueprints for Fortune 500 organizations
- Global Practice Building: Part of leadership of Ford's initiative for globalization of Enterprise Architecture practice
- Cost Optimization: Achieved $1.5M+/per year annual savings in licensing expanses at AIG
- Practice Development: Built HCL's SAP NetWeaver practice in Kolkata
- Solution Delivery: Architected GE Consumer Finance's credit card servicing backbone at Satyam
- Mentored 50+ architects who advanced to leadership roles
- Leadership & Talent Development
- IT Strategic Planning & Digital Roadmap Development
- Enterprise Architecture (Governance & Execution)
- Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
- General Management (P&L, Operations, Growth)
- Presales & Solution Architecture
Foundational Years: Building Technical Expertise
ESSPL | MN Dastur & Company | Heavy Engineering Corporation
During my formative years, I developed core competencies in process automation, solution design , and end-to-end system development through high-impact projects. These experiences laid the groundwork for my future as an enterprise architect and transformation leader.
Positions Held:
- Senior Consultant at ESSPL
- Senior Engineer at MN Dastur & Company
- Site Engineer at Heavy Engineering Corporation
- Industrial Automation: As a Implementation engineer, performed design modifications and oversaw the design implementation of a first of its kind fully automated systemfor a major steel plant at MN Dastur & Company located near Mumbai.
- Healthcare Technology Innovation: Conceptualized & developed a HIPAA-compliant health insurance platform at ESSPL that is geared toward adoption of HIPAA as a standard and enabling migration of existing paper-based claims to digital workflow.
These hands-on experiences with complex industrial systems and regulated healthcare technology forged my ability to:
- Bridge technical execution with strategic vision
- Navigate regulatory and operational challenges
- Design scalable solutions for mission-critical systems
I continue to apply these foundational skills in enterprise-scale digital transformations and architecture governance for global organizations.
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Creative Pursuits
As a composer, lyricist, and sound engineer, I founded samNsan Music Productions to preserve and modernize Odia music. What began as a passion project has evolved into a professional studio with two facilities, blending traditional Odia poetry with contemporary production techniques.
The venture collaborates with local artists and poets to create culturally rooted yet innovative music. Recently, we've incorporated AI tools to expand into corporate branding and government cultural projects, while maintaining our core mission of artist empowerment.
Creative Focus Areas
Featured Works
Tu Aau Mun
With Sasmal Manas & Sai Barnalini
Mitha Mitha Chita Chita
With Mohit & Neha Niharika
Nadi Ago Suna
With Mohit & Bibhu Kishore
Ahe Mahabahu
With Sasmal Manas
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Sambit Dash and what makes him unique?
Sambit Dash is a rare professional who masterfully bridges enterprise technology and music production. With 30+ years as an Enterprise Architect and CEO, he has mentored over 1500 architects while simultaneously producing 50+ songs across Odia and Hindi genres. In his career he has served various multinational corporates like AIG, Ford Motor Company, Cognizant,HCL and Satyam computers.
What are Sambit's key areas of expertise?
Sambit is a multifaceted personality and over the years has grown his sphere of specialization in Enterprise Architecture, Digital Transformation, AI Governance, IT Strategic Planning, Music Composition, Sound Engineering, and Odia Music Preservation - bringing 30+ years of cross-disciplinary expertise.
Is Sambit Dash also a writer and author?
Yes, Sambit is a prolific author across multiple platforms. He publishes professional insights on IT Strategy and Enterprise Architecture at cognitusea.com/insights, documents renowned poets and lyricists of Odisha at samNsan Music Productions, and shares industry perspectives on LinkedInand Medium.
What topics does Sambit Dash write about?
Sambit writes authoritatively on two distinct domains: Technology (IT Strategy, Enterprise Architecture, Digital Transformation) on his CognitusEA insightsplatform, and Odia cultural heritage (documenting poets, lyricists, and music traditions) on his samNsan Music Productions artist directory.
What is CognitusEA and what services does it offer?
CognitusEA is Sambit Dash's premier IT consulting firm specializing in enterprise architecture training and digital transformation. Visit cognitusea.comfor comprehensive services including TOGAF certification training, AI Governance and IT strategy consulting among others
What training programs does Sambit offer?
Through CognitusEA, Sambit provides enterprise architecture training, TOGAF certification preparation, and trainings related to IT Strategy, AI Governance among others. Explore programs at cognitusea.com. He also provides Enterprise Architecture consulting services to corporates.
What is samNsan Music Productions?
samNsan Music Productions is Sambit's music company dedicated to preserving Odia music while expanding into Hindi productions. Having produced 50+ songs, they blend traditional poetry with contemporary sounds at samnsanmusicproductions.com.
How are CognitusEA and samNsan Music Productions related?
Both CognitusEA (IT consulting/training) and samNsan Music Productions (music production) are founded and led by Sambit Dash, representing his dual expertise in technology leadership and cultural arts preservation.
How is this Sambit Dash different from others with the same name?
This Sambit Dash is uniquely identified by his ownership of CognitusEA and samNsan Music Productions, his 30+ years in enterprise architecture, mentoring of 1500+ architects, and production of 50+ songs - a combination no other professional shares.
He is the founder and CEO of:
- CognitusEA- A skilling/training company (cognitusea.com)
- samNsan Music Productions- A music production company (samnsanmusicproductions.com)
His technical and strategy publications are available at cognitusea.com/insightsand his musical authorship can be found at samnsanmusicproductions.com. He also writes on LinkedIn and Medium.
Get In Touch
Contact Information
sambit@cognitusea.com
+91 9884493641
For Consulting Engagements
support@cognitusea.com
+91 8338819641
For Training Enquiry
bemymentor@cognitusea.com
+91 8338819641