Sharlik Shah
About Sharlik Shah
Sharlik Shah is a Senior Director of Technical Program Management at Motional, with over 15 years of experience in autonomous systems and robotics. He has held various roles in prominent companies, including Google, Waymo, and Amazon Lab126, and holds a Master's in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan.
Current Role at Motional
Sharlik Shah serves as the Senior Director of Technical Program Management at Motional, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing technical program management initiatives, focusing on the development and deployment of autonomous vehicle technologies. His current work is based in Milpitas, California.
Previous Experience in Technical Program Management
Prior to joining Motional, Sharlik Shah held several significant roles in technical program management. He worked at Cruise as Principal Technical Program and Product Management from 2021 to 2023. He also spent four years at Waymo, where he led program and product management for multiple vehicle platforms, managing the execution of hardware and software teams. His experience includes a tenure at Google, where he managed complex programs such as Android Auto and Google Glass.
Educational Background
Sharlik Shah holds a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan. He also completed his Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering at G H Patel College of Engineering & Technology. Additionally, he studied Organizational Leadership at Stanford University Graduate School of Business, where he achieved a credential in Corporate Innovation.
Professional Certifications
Sharlik Shah is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and holds a Six Sigma Green Belt certification. These credentials reflect his expertise in project management and process improvement, which are critical in his roles within the technology and engineering sectors.
Industry Experience and Contributions
With over 15 years of experience in the technology industry, Sharlik Shah has contributed to the development of advanced products and technologies in autonomous systems and robotics. His career includes significant roles at major companies such as Intel Corporation, Amazon Lab126, and Motorola, where he focused on hardware engineering and technical program management.