Sharad Bajaj is an experienced finance professional currently serving as the Global Corporate Controller at Icertis since August 2022. Prior to this role, Bajaj held several leadership positions at Upwork from April 2018 to July 2022, including Senior Director of Accounting Operations and Director of Accounting Operations. Previous experience includes roles such as Assistant Controller and Senior Manager of SEC and Accounting at Ocera Therapeutics, Inc. from April 2014 to April 2018, and Corporate Accounting Manager at Rocket Fuel Inc. from April 2012 to March 2014. Early career experience includes positions at Amyris Inc., Lautze and Lautze, and Patel and Associates, where Bajaj gained foundational skills in accounting and finance. Bajaj holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Finance from California State University - East Bay, earned between 2001 and 2003.