Gaurav Sharma

Gaurav Sharma serves as IT Director II - Enterprise Architecture at Western Alliance Bank since July 2021, focusing on enterprise infrastructure, strategic IT planning, cybersecurity, and cloud strategies. Prior roles include Director of Architecture at Western Alliance Bank, where responsibilities encompassed enterprise infrastructure, operations, and cybersecurity, as well as leading cloud architecture initiatives. Gaurav's extensive experience includes roles as Enterprise Cloud Architect/IT Manager, Cloud Architect/Delivery Manager, and senior consultant positions at various organizations like ProKarma, Neudesic, and Maricopa County. Academic qualifications include an MS in Software Engineering from Birla Institute of Technology and Science and a BE in Computer Science from Marathwada Institute of Technology. Gaurav's expertise spans across digital transformation, architecture design, and cybersecurity governance, contributing to both organizational and civic efforts as seen in volunteer work with Smile Donor.