Arts graduate with over 25 years of hands-on experience in organic farming, animal husbandry, poultry, and fisheries. Hailing from the scenic Golaghat district of Upper Assam, Chandan has dedicated his career to building sustainable, eco-friendly, and community-centered agricultural initiatives. As the Founder and COO of Agrostay, he oversees all operations and drives the strategic expansion of the business, ensuring innovation and impact across every vertical.

A multidisciplinary Creative Professional, Advertising Strategist, Designer, Product Developer and Digital Marketing Specialist with a strong academic foundation in Computer Applications and extensive experience combining creativity, technology and communication. With qualifications in Science and Computer Applications, along with an advanced diploma in Computer Applications and Software Technology, the professional possesses diverse expertise in graphic design, 2D & 3D design, web development, software applications, digital marketing, product development, cartooning, filmmaking and journalism. Professional certifications include programmes from Google, Facebook, eMarketing Institute, University of London, University of Virginia – Darden School of Business, Amazon, Eduonix, Alison, Udemy and other institutions. With around 10 years of professional experience in advertising and designing, including serving as a Creative Head of an advertising company, the professional has handled diverse assignments involving brand building, creative strategy, campaign development, BTL activities, event communication, outdoor advertising, retail branding, exhibition and stall design, product launches and visual communication. The portfolio includes work associated with prominent organisations and brands such as Assam Tourism, State Bank of India, Vodafone, Aircel, Maruti, Nokia, LG, vivo, Star Cement, Guwahati Jal Board, Exim Bank and FIFA U-17 World Cup-related creative planning. The professional journey also has a distinguished foundation in cartooning, illustration and visual storytelling. Beginning as a newspaper cartoonist in the 1990s, the professional has received awards in cartoon and drawing competitions, created illustrated and written works, and participated in numerous international cartoon competitions and exhibitions across Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the Americas. Several works have also been selected in international competitions, demonstrating sustained creative engagement at an international level. Alongside creative and commercial work, the professional has contributed to social development and public-awareness initiatives, particularly through HIV/AIDS prevention, counselling, communication, community intervention and health-related projects. These initiatives involved support and collaboration with national and international organisations and funding agencies. Extensive participation in workshops, training programmes, consultations and field studies has further strengthened expertise in communication, media, project management, community mobilisation, public health awareness and social-sector initiatives. Exposure includes programmes involving organisations and institutions such as UNAIDS, UNICEF, IAVI, NACO, Assam State AIDS Control Society, Catholic Relief Services, DFID and international academic institutions. Overall, the profile represents a rare combination of creative thinking, technological capability, advertising expertise, digital communication, product innovation and social engagement. This multidisciplinary experience enables the professional to approach challenges from both creative and strategic perspectives, transforming ideas into meaningful brands, campaigns, products and communication solutions.