With a professional background in Urban Design and Architecture, Gautami has over 3 years of experience in architectural planning and design across a spectrum of project typologies including residential, commercial, and urban design. Her previous collaboration with NIUA-MoHUA involved assisting a number of State Urban Development Departments in the implementation of the National Urban Digital Mission (NUDM). Gautami's passion lies in citizen-centric planning, and she is committed to fostering positive changes in the quality of urban living. Gautami holds a diploma in Housing Laws from ILS, an M.arch degree in Urban Design from Mumbai University and has completed her graduation in Architectural Design from Pune University. Beyond her professional pursuits, she is an avid traveller, always eager to explore new places, and she enjoys painting during her leisure time.