Varun Sharma
About Varun Sharma
Varun Sharma is the Senior Director of IT Business Systems at the National Basketball Association (NBA) with over 18 years of experience in SAP technologies and IT leadership.
Position at National Basketball Association (NBA)
Varun Sharma holds the position of Senior Director - IT Business Systems at the National Basketball Association (NBA) as of 2023. Previously, he served as Director - IT Business Systems from 2019 to 2022, spending three years in the New York City Metropolitan Area. Prior to that, he worked as a Senior Manager from 2016 to 2018. His tenure at the NBA has seen him advance through various roles, underlining his expertise in managing IT systems and infrastructure.
Professional Experience
Varun Sharma has amassed over 18 years of professional experience, specializing in SAP technologies. His previous roles include Team Lead at Chevron (2015-2016) in Houston, SAP Technical Architect at Tokio Marine North America, Inc. (2013-2015) in Bala Cynwyd, and SAP Technical Lead at Volvo Group (2010-2013). His early career roles were as SAP Senior ABAP Consultant at Crystal Crop Protection Pvt. Ltd., SAP ABAP Consultant at RFCL LIMITED and Samsung Electronics, and ABAP Consultant at Optima Global Solutions Inc.
SAP Expertise and Certifications
Varun Sharma holds multiple global certifications in SAP domains, including HANA Analytics, ABAP, and S4/HANA finance. His in-depth knowledge spans various SAP technologies such as S/4HANA Enterprise Management, SAP BOBJ, SAP FIORI, SAP Netweaver BW, and Embedded BW on HANA. Sharma’s expertise also includes SAP ECC R/3 and SAP Business Suite on HANA, showcasing his proficiency in advanced SAP solutions and their applications.
Educational Background
Varun Sharma achieved a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) at Motivational Pathway. Despite some discrepancies in the dates, his technical education has laid a solid foundation for his career in IT and SAP systems. Sharma's formal education is complemented by extensive professional certifications, reinforcing his technical skills and capabilities.
Skills in IT Leadership
In addition to his technical expertise, Varun Sharma possesses significant skills in IT Leadership, Change Management, and IT Infrastructure Management. His roles at various multinational corporations have equipped him with the ability to lead IT teams, manage large-scale changes, and oversee IT infrastructure efficiently.