Shiva Rajaraman
About Shiva Rajaraman
Shiva Rajaraman serves as the Chief Operating Officer at OpenSea, where he focuses on product development and growth strategies. He has extensive experience in technology and product management, having held key roles at companies such as Google, Apple, and Meta.
Current Role at OpenSea
Shiva Rajaraman serves as the Chief Operating Officer at OpenSea, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on overseeing operations and driving strategic initiatives within the company. His responsibilities include engaging in merchandising product development and leveraging generative AI to enhance creative workflows. Rajaraman is also involved in building partnerships and growth strategies to expand OpenSea's market presence.
Previous Experience at OpenSea
Before becoming Chief Operating Officer, Shiva Rajaraman worked at OpenSea as Vice President of Product from 2021 to 2023. During his tenure, he played a significant role in product management and development, contributing to the platform's growth and user engagement. His experience in this position laid the groundwork for his current leadership role.
Professional Background
Shiva Rajaraman has a diverse professional background with experience at several leading technology companies. He worked at Google as Senior Director of Product Management from 2006 to 2014, followed by a role as VP Product at Spotify from 2014 to 2016. He also served as Chief Technology Officer at WeWork from 2017 to 2020 and as VP Commerce at Meta from 2020 to 2021. His extensive experience spans various aspects of product management and technology.
Education and Expertise
Shiva Rajaraman holds a Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology from the University of California, Berkeley. He furthered his education by earning an MBA with Honors from The Wharton School. His academic background, combined with his professional experience, equips him with a strong foundation in both technical and business aspects of the technology industry.
Board Membership at Pear Therapeutics
From 2022 to 2024, Shiva Rajaraman served as a Member of the Board of Directors at Pear Therapeutics. In this role, he contributed to the strategic direction and governance of the organization, leveraging his expertise in technology and product development to support the company's mission.