Gaurav Sharma
About Gaurav Sharma
Gaurav Sharma is a Sr. Director at Mavenir with extensive experience in wireless technologies and global team management.
Current Role at Mavenir
Gaurav Sharma has been serving as the Sr. Director at Mavenir since 2019. He is based in Bangalore and is responsible for overseeing strategic initiatives and managing large technical teams. His role involves significant responsibility in managing complex multisite programs and technologies. He specializes in wireless embedded systems, 2/3/4/5G radio access networks and modems, and connectivity technologies such as Bluetooth, WLAN, and GPS.
Past Experience in MediaTek
Prior to his current role, Gaurav Sharma worked at MediaTek from 2013 to 2019. During his tenure, he contributed to delivering world-class products in a fast-changing market. His role was centered in Bangalore, where he utilized his expertise in managing large teams and complex projects. This experience further honed his skills in technology and roadmap management, outsource and vendor management, and building advanced labs.
Career at ST-Ericsson
Gaurav Sharma's career at ST-Ericsson spanned from 2009 to 2013. Initially, he worked as a Project Manager for one year, before being promoted to Program Manager, a role he held for three years. During this period, he managed resources spread across more than five countries, showcasing his ability to handle diverse and geographically dispersed teams.
Technical Specialist at Cambridge Silicon Radio (CSR)
From 2005 to 2009, Gaurav Sharma served as a Technical Specialist at Cambridge Silicon Radio (CSR) in India. In this role, he utilized his deep knowledge in wireless technologies and connectivity solutions. This experience solidified his foundational expertise in Bluetooth, WLAN, and GPS technologies, and further developed his ability to manage technical projects and teams.
Early Career and Lead Engineer Roles
Gaurav Sharma began his career as a Software Engineer at Sasken Communication Tech Ltd from 2000 to 2001. He then moved to Samsung India, working as a Lead Engineer from 2001 to 2005. These early roles were crucial in developing his technical skills and understanding of embedded systems. His work at Samsung involved leading engineering projects and contributing to the company's technology advancements.
Leadership and Team-Building Skills
Throughout his career, Gaurav Sharma has created and led technical teams of up to 200 people. His leadership skills are evident in his ability to build teams from the ground up, manage large and complex projects, and handle diverse teams across various geographical locations. His experience spans multiple countries, including Europe, the USA, and Asia, indicating a broad cultural awareness and adaptability.
Interests and Expertise Areas
Gaurav Sharma has a keen interest in wireless technologies, cloud-based platforms, human psychology, and performance management. His broad range of interests indicates a multifaceted approach to both technical and managerial aspects of his roles. He specializes in OpenRAN (vRAN) technologies and has a significant amount of experience working with embedded wireless systems and various connectivity technologies.