Jyoti Shetty
About Jyoti Shetty
Jyoti Shetty is a Senior Director of Information Technology at Geron Corporation, with over two decades of experience in IT management across various biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Work at Geron
Jyoti Shetty has been serving as the Senior Director of Information Technology at Geron Corporation since 2021. In this role, she oversees IT strategies and initiatives, contributing to the company's technological advancements and operational efficiency. Her experience in the San Francisco Bay Area positions her well within the biotech industry, where she applies her extensive knowledge in IT management.
Previous Experience in IT Management
Prior to joining Geron Corporation, Jyoti Shetty held several key positions in the IT sector. She worked as an IT Project Manager at Genentech from 2012 to 2013, and as Senior Director of IT Applications at Nektar Therapeutics from 2018 to 2021. Additionally, she served as Associate Director of IT R&D Applications at Pharmacyclics from 2013 to 2018. Her career reflects a strong focus on IT management within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.
Education and Expertise
Jyoti Shetty holds a Master's degree in Computer Applications (MCA) from Indira Gandhi National Open University, which she completed from 2001 to 2003. She also earned a Master's in Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Healthcare Management from the University of Phoenix in 2010. Furthermore, she obtained a Bachelor's degree in Commerce (B.Com) from the University of Mumbai, specializing in Computers and Finance. Her educational background supports her expertise in IT and business management.
Achievements in IT Development
During her tenure at Nektar Therapeutics, Jyoti Shetty led significant IT initiatives, including the design and construction of a $6.9 million R&D portfolio. She played a crucial role in expanding the IT & Compliance department from 1 to 8 employees and successfully revised IT policies that contributed to the success of multiple global audits. Her work in developing a scalable IT Application infrastructure integrated cloud-based and on-premise solutions to enhance product development.
Career Progression in IT
Jyoti Shetty's career in IT began as a Software Programmer at Tata Infotech in India, followed by roles at Quintiles Inc as a Clinical Data Manager and at Theravance as a Sr. Business Analyst/Project Manager. She also worked as a Project Manager at Elan Pharmaceuticals and Cisco. This diverse experience across various organizations and roles has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of IT project management and development.