Amit Sharan
About Amit Sharan
Amit Sharan serves as the Chief Information Officer and Head of Business Transformation at LiveRamp, where he has worked since 2021. He possesses a strong background in governance, risk, and compliance, and has extensive experience in enterprise transformation and scaling startups.
Work at LiveRamp
Amit Sharan currently serves as the Chief Information Officer and Head of Business Transformation at LiveRamp, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing strategic initiatives that drive business transformation and enhance operational efficiency. Prior to this, he worked as Vice President of Business Transformation and Head of Global Business Technology from 2020 to 2021, and as Vice President, Head of Global Business Technology from 2018 to 2020. His tenure at LiveRamp has been characterized by a focus on governance, risk, and compliance, as well as expertise in outsourcing and vendor management.
Education and Expertise
Amit Sharan holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Electronics and Communications Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Durgapur. He furthered his education by earning a Master of Science (MS) in Electrical Engineering from Texas Tech University. Additionally, he obtained an MBA from the University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School. His academic background complements his professional expertise in enterprise transformation, governance, risk, and compliance, as well as outsourcing and vendor management.
Background
Amit Sharan has a diverse professional background with extensive experience in technology and business transformation. He began his career as a Senior Consultant at Ernst & Young from 1996 to 1998. He then held various leadership roles, including Senior Director positions at Symantec and Silver Spring Networks. At Silver Spring Networks, he was involved in global renewals and enterprise applications. He also served as Head of Business Development for South East Asia at MetricStream from 2017 to 2018. His career spans over two decades, with a strong focus on scaling startups and implementing enterprise-wide initiatives.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Amit Sharan has demonstrated a proven track record in collaborating with executives and global stakeholders to drive business transformation. His leadership roles at LiveRamp, Symantec, and Silver Spring Networks highlight his ability to plan and execute enterprise transformation initiatives. His experience in setting up systems and processes for scaling startups has contributed to his reputation as an expert in the field. His work has consistently focused on enhancing operational efficiency and aligning technology with business objectives.