Gulshan Sharma

About Gulshan Sharma

In the dynamic world of satellite television services at DIRECTV, I lead with a strategic…

Experience

1. Senior Director of Technology

   DIRECTV

   Apr 2022 — Present

   At DIRECTV, my role is a strategic symphony of leading technology architecture with a vigilant emphasis on enterprise architecture, Generative AI, and software asset management. This trifecta of responsibility anchors our technological direction, ensuring a steadfast alignment with overarching business objectives. • Enterprise Architecture Leadership: Vigorously steer the enterprise architecture, crafting a robust framework that fosters innovation, efficiency, and strategic alignment across various technological realms. • Generative AI Pioneering: Champion the integration and leadership of Generative AI architecture, driving a culture of forward-thinking innovation and enhancing our technological prowess. • Software Asset Management: Navigate the complexities of software assets with a diligent focus on management and optimization, ensuring technological resources are leveraged effectively for maximal impact. • Strategic Implementation: Lead the orchestration of technology solutions that are not only scalable and efficient but also resonate with precision with our business strategies and objectives. • Team Guidance and Support: Foster a nurturing environment for a team of solution architects, providing the essential resources, tools, and support required to unveil high-quality, impactful solutions. • Innovation Collaboration: Build bridges of collaboration with business leaders and stakeholders, unlocking doors to innovation, optimization, and strategic enhancement opportunities. • Security and Reliability Assurance: Uphold the fortresses of security, scalability, and reliability within our enterprise technology solutions, safeguarding our organizational integrity and customer trust. • Budgetary Oversight: Skillfully manage the architecture department’s budget, ensuring that resources flow in harmony with our objectives and strategic targets.

Education

• Visvesvaraya Technological University

  BE, Electronics and Communication

  2001 — 2005

Skills

• Requirement Analysis
• User Acceptance Testing Planning, Management and Implementation
• Custom Dotnet Applications
• Oracle E-Business Suite
• Test Automation
• Product Backlog Management Using Microsoft Tfs
• Quality Assurance
• Test Strategy
• Performance Testing
• Business Analysis and Design
• Requirements Analysis
• Software Project Management
• Full Product Life Cycle
• Agile Methodologies
• Software Quality Assurance
• Qtp
• Analytics Using Omniture and Tealeaf
• Product Development
• Requirements Gathering
• Project Scoping and Estimation
• Test Management
• Soa
• Managing Product Development Teams
• User Training
• Business Intelligence
• Loadrunner
• Web Services
• Quality Center
• Usability Testing
• Sdlc
• Project Management Using Primavera
• Email Management System – Exact Target
• Content Management System – Teamsite
• Oracle