
Mr. Utkarsh Mittal


Achiever's Success Story
Shaping the Future of Retail: Trailblazing Artificial Intelligence to Redefine the Retail Experience
Mr. Utkarsh Mittal is a renowned expert in the field of retail analytics and automation, leading the charge in artificial intelligence innovation at Gap Inc. in the role of Manager of Machine Learning. By utilizing generative adversarial networks (GANs), he has been at the forefront of developing virtual try-on technology to enhance the shopping experience for customers.
An accomplished speaker, he has delivered guest lectures at premier institutes including IIMs and NITs on genres spanning generative AI, machine learning, cybersecurity, and supply chain. He has led conference talks and participated in high-level panel discussions as an industry leader. He is a Senior IEEE Member, exemplifying his technical prowess.
He introduced pivotal innovations at Gap Inc. like market basket analysis to uncover associations and direct mailing optimizations via reinforcement learning. He envisions an AI-powered future of tailored recommendations, predictive fulfillment, and elevated engagement.
His techniques for synthesizing novel deep architectures and industrial engineering concepts have achieved global recognizance. His LSTM forecasting methodology demonstrated over 90% precision, outperforming legacy models. An extensively published authority, his works are widely cited by reputed journals including IEEE Transactions.
As online disruption transforms traditional paradigms, he aims to recreate retail through emerging capabilities in generative AI, computer vision, virtual simulation, and mass personalization. He aspires to engineer the next-generation, bespoke retail experience.
Beyond innovations, he remains committed to nurturing future talent by judging global competitions, writing recommendation letters, and guiding aspirants through mentorships.
As retail continues its rapid metamorphosis, visionaries like him remain instrumental in shaping its technological integration. Blending ingenious innovation with empathetic leadership, he represents the archetype of the modern retail trailblazer. His inspiring journey persists in captivating professionals worldwide.