Gaurav Sharma
About Gaurav Sharma
Gaurav Sharma is a Manager at McKinsey & Company with extensive experience in digital innovation, AI, and SAP advisory roles across various firms. He holds a Doctorate in Business Administration and has co-founded the 'AI and Analytics Innovation' Centre of Excellence at McKinsey Digital Labs and EY.
Work at McKinsey
Gaurav Sharma currently holds the position of Manager at McKinsey & Company, where he has been employed since 2020. In this role, he focuses on high-impact transformations by deploying Intelligent Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) projects. He has co-founded the 'AI and Analytics Innovation' Centre of Excellence at McKinsey Digital Labs, contributing to the firm's digital transformation initiatives. Prior to this role, he served as a Senior in Digital Innovation and AI at McKinsey from 2018 to 2020.
Previous Experience
Before joining McKinsey, Gaurav Sharma worked at EY as a Lead Consultant in SAP Advisory for a brief period in 2017. He also held the position of Senior Consultant in SAP Advisory at EY from 2015 to 2017. His career began at Infosys as a System Engineer from 2009 to 2012, followed by roles at DXC Technology as an SAP Consultant and at Birlasoft as a Software Engineer focusing on SAP Implementation. His experience spans over a decade in consulting and technology sectors.
Education and Expertise
Gaurav Sharma is pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration from BMU, expected to complete in 2025. He studied at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore, where he achieved a qualification in General Management in 2021. He holds a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Electronics from APEEJAY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, completed in 2009. Gaurav has also obtained various certifications in Artificial Intelligence, Robotic Process Automation, and SAP, enhancing his expertise in these fields.
Achievements in Digital Transformation
Gaurav Sharma has developed strategic partnerships with innovative startups and technology partners to enhance digital transformation initiatives. He focuses on implementing a people-first transformational approach that integrates change management processes with organizational considerations. His work emphasizes improving customer and employee experiences while reducing operational costs through intelligent automation and performance management.
Speaking Engagements and Interests
Gaurav Sharma is an active speaker on topics related to Artificial Intelligence, Intelligent Automation, Performance Management, and the Future of Work. He has a personal interest in off-road driving, which he has pursued for the last 10 years. His engagement in these areas reflects his commitment to staying at the forefront of technological advancements and their implications for the workforce.