A seasoned scientific, technical and computing professional, Sharan has spent over 25+ years implementing many new and pioneering technologies, high performance computing, engineering applications (CAE/CFD simulation software), optimization, networking (TCP/IP), operations (ITIL, ITSM), scientific domains as well as engineering project management. An inspiring speaker and author, Sharan looks to raise the professional approach of every individual he interacts with. He has worked in many diverse areas and is a sought after speaker at many conferences and seminars.

He enjoys teaching, contributing to STEM activities and publishing. He is a senior member of IEEE, ACM, Emeritus member of Michigan!/usr/group (mug.org), and leads the SEMCO.ORG. He has published one book and is now working on his second text. He has been the Chair of the IEEE Southeastern Michigan Section since January 2022 and has held various officer roles in different chapters of the Southeastern Michigan IEEE. He also serves as one of the writers/editors of the Sections monthly newsletter - Wavelengths. He has also served as Vice-Chair of IEEE Sustech 2022, IEEE SusTech 2021 Global Conferences. He is the recipient of:

* 2018 IEEE MGA Achievement award,
* 2021 IEEE Region 4 Jack Sherman award
* 2022 Robert Neff Section award
* 2023 IEEE Region 4 Outstanding Service Award
* 2024 Engineering Society of Detroit (ESD) Anne O. Fletcher Award

for his contributions towards IEEE activities.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
HPC/Simulation/Training Specialist.