Shuprotim has advised governments, developers, and investors on complex real estate projects and economic development strategies that transform communities worldwide.

Biography

He brings proven ability to unlock complex development opportunities and deliver financially viable solutions that create lasting value for communities and investors alike to clients across the United States and internationally. Shuprotim specializes in navigating the intersection of public policy and private investment, helping clients structure innovative financing approaches and public-private partnerships for large-scale infrastructure and development projects. His work spans from billion-dollar transit centers to neighborhood revitalization efforts, always focusing on creating sustainable economic opportunities and improving quality of life. Whether advising on the Hudson Yards Infrastructure Financing Strategy, leading climate adaptation projects in South Africa and Egypt, or crafting real estate development strategies in Tijuana, Mexico, Shuprotim helps clients turn ambitious visions into implementable strategies that deliver lasting impact. 

Shuprotim has guided some of the world’s most complex infrastructure and development projects. He advised in structuring a public-private partnership for the Salesforce Transit Center, a transformative transportation hub in San Francisco. His international work includes leading implementation of the first phase of Konza Technology City in Kenya, a ambitious smart city project designed to position Kenya as a regional technology leader. These projects demonstrate his ability to navigate complex regulatory environments while balancing public benefits with private sector viability. 

Shuprotim leads comprehensive economic development planning for cities and regions seeking to strengthen their economies and create opportunity for residents. He developed the Envision Cambridge citywide plan, guiding one of the nation’s most dynamic innovation economies. He created a Citywide Industrial Policy for Philadelphia that helps the city maintain and grow its manufacturing base. His neighborhood-scale work includes the North Omaha Innovation District Strategy, demonstrating his ability to foster economic opportunity in underinvested communities. He also leads blue economy initiatives across Rhode Island, Boston, and Long Island, helping coastal communities leverage maritime assets for sustainable economic growth. 

As a leader in transportation and transit-oriented development, Shuprotim has completed value capture projects that leverage infrastructure investments to generate sustainable financing and community benefits. His transportation work includes projects in Ankara, Turkey, Costa Rica, and Austin, Texas, demonstrating his ability to adapt value capture strategies to diverse regulatory environments and market conditions while maximizing public benefit from transit investments. 

Shuprotim’s international experience includes developing comprehensive real estate strategies across multiple continents. He contributed to the IDB Real Estate Development Playbook and has advised on urban development strategies in Colombia, Mexico, and Turkey, bringing global best practices to local market conditions..  

Prior to joining HR&A, he served as Senior Vice President at AECOM and taught as an Adjunct Professor in Columbia University’s Master of Science in Real Estate Development Program. Shuprotim holds a Master’s Degree in History from Columbia University and the London School of Economics, bringing historical perspective to contemporary urban challenges. 

Education

Shuprotim holds a Master’s Degree in History from Columbia University and the London School of Economics.

Previous Roles
  • Senior Vice President at AECOM 

     

  • Adjunct Professor, Master of Science in Real Estate Development Program, Columbia University  

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