Suman Sengupta is a 39-year-old Indian national who resides in Kanpur. She works as a freelance textile designer, lecturer in fashion and textile design, and fashion merchandising. She has over 15 years of experience in designing, merchandising, and sampling. She holds several qualifications including a B.Com degree, diplomas in textile design and product development, marketing management and merchandising, advertising and public relations, and classical and Rabindrasangeet vocal performance. Currently she teaches at several institutions and works as a consultant academic head and MBA lecturer. Her areas of expertise include forecasting, branding, retail marketing, international marketing, and business communication.