Bikram Gupta Sarma
About Bikram Gupta Sarma
Bikram Gupta Sarma is the Head of Product Programs and Operations at Bugcrowd, with a strong background in technology and business leadership. He has held various senior roles at companies like Straxium Corporation, Oracle, and Actian, and possesses advanced degrees in engineering and mathematics.
Current Role at Bugcrowd
Bikram Gupta Sarma serves as the Head of Product Programs and Operations at Bugcrowd. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's focus on crowdsourced security solutions. In this role, he oversees product development and operational strategies, aligning them with the company's goals and client needs.
Previous Experience at Straxium Corporation
Prior to his current role, Bikram Gupta Sarma was the President and Founder of Straxium Corporation from 2009 to 2013. During his tenure, he operated in both Austin and Bangalore, where he transitioned business models from traditional software licensing to recurring revenue subscriptions, adapting to the evolving technology landscape.
Education and Expertise
Bikram Gupta Sarma holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and a Master of Science in Mathematics, both from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, completed between 1980 and 1985. He also studied at Delhi Public School - R. K. Puram from 1976 to 1980. Additionally, he has completed certificate courses in Leading with Finance, Disruptive Strategy, Negotiation Mastery, and Business Analytics from Harvard Business School Online between 2017 and 2020.
Career Background
Bikram Gupta Sarma has a diverse career in technology and management. He worked at Oracle in various roles, including Vice President of Global Center Operations and Vice President of Systems/Platform Engineering, from 1995 to 2009. He also held the position of Vice President of Product and Operations at Actian from 2013 to 2021. His earlier experience includes roles at Martek Inc and Applied Electro-Magnetics Pvt Ltd.
Certifications and Professional Development
Bikram Gupta Sarma is a Certified Emotional Intelligence Practitioner from Genos International, focusing on emotional intelligence and leadership development. He is also certified as an Advanced Project/Program Manager, showcasing his expertise in managing complex projects and programs. Since 2021, he has been studying at Harvard Business School Online, specializing in Entrepreneurship and Innovation.