Shekhar Sharad

Shekhar Sharad has a robust background in product marketing and management, with significant experience in the academic sector. Starting as a Research Assistant at Virginia Tech from 2002 to 2004, Shekhar transitioned to National Instruments, where roles included Product Marketing Manager and Senior Marketing Group Manager from 2006 to 2013. Key achievements include launching multiple products such as NI myDAQ and NI myRIO, executing global marketing initiatives, and orchestrating major events like the Global Student Design Showcase. From 2015 to 2017, Shekhar served as a Product Manager and Senior Product Manager at Google, focusing on enhancing the content ecosystem and improving search functionality in challenging network conditions. Educational qualifications include an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech and executive education certificates from The University of Texas at Austin.