Gaurav Sharma
About Gaurav Sharma
Gaurav Sharma is a Senior Manager Program Management at Publicis Sapient with extensive experience in IT project management and digital transformation initiatives.
Professional Background
Gaurav Sharma currently holds the position of Senior Manager Program Management at Publicis Sapient, a role he has fulfilled since 2016. Prior to this, he has accumulated a wealth of experience through various managerial and technical roles. He worked as a Sr. Project Manager at CampusEAI for seven years, overseeing multiple projects in Gurgaon, Haryana, India. His earlier career includes roles such as Senior Engineer at Primus Telecomunication, Senior Technical Support Officer at BroadSoft, and Senior Associate System Support at GlobalLogic India. Gaurav's extensive experience laid a strong foundation in the IT and telecom sectors.
Educational Background
Gaurav Sharma has a solid educational foundation, starting with a Bachelor's degree in Business/Commerce from Delhi University, which he completed between 1999 and 2002. He further sharpened his technical expertise by earning a Diploma in Computer Hardware and Networking from ET&T in 2001. This combination of business acumen and technical mastery has allowed Gaurav to excel in various managerial roles within the IT and telecom sectors.
Projects and Clients
Throughout his career, Gaurav Sharma has managed and delivered over 150 IT and portal implementation projects. He has driven digital transformation initiatives for high-profile clients such as KIA Motors, TetraPak, Trelleborg, and ADDA (Abu Dhabi Digital Authority). His role at Publicis Sapient also involves organizing and participating in weekly stakeholder meetings, involving partners like ADEK (Abu Dhabi Education and Knowledge).
Skills and Expertise
Gaurav Sharma possesses extensive expertise in program management, focusing heavily on the integration of Agile and Traditional methodologies in software development processes. Additionally, he has been pivotal in establishing agile methodologies across several programs at Publicis Sapient. Gaurav also has significant experience in optimizing technology resources to reduce IT operations costs for clients, thereby increasing operational efficiency. His skills extend to administering program and project financials, performing revenue forecasts, and managing budgets effectively.
Career Milestones
One of the notable milestones in Gaurav Sharma's career includes successfully implementing a hybrid software development process that integrates both Agile and Traditional methodologies. Another highlight is his role in reducing IT operations costs for clients through re-engineering and technology optimization. These achievements have established him as a key player in the field of program management.