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ABOUT sharmila

  

Sharmila is a global business technologist, trusted executive, and empowering leadership coach with over 25 years of experience across Fortune 500 corporations, startups, and consulting firms. She currently serves as Technology Leader for the Healthcare and Life Sciences Industry Practice at Slalom, where she brings deep domain expertise, strategic foresight, and a people-centered approach to guiding clients in their business transformation.


Her career spans pivotal leadership roles at McKesson, Nortel Networks, IQVIA, and Microsoft, including her time as Chief Technology Officer at Javara Research. But her story begins earlier—as an international student from India pursuing computer science. That journey sparked a lifelong commitment to leading with clarity, staying true to her values, and helping others rise.


Beyond her executive roles, Sharmila is a sought-after coach and mentor who elevates women across sectors. Her coaching draws on lived experience and sharp business insight. She has served as a global advisor and mentor for organizations like CIO Development, Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association, T200, and Women Leaders of the World—offering women practical tools to thrive, advocate, and lead authentically. Her clients often describe her approach as both strategic and soulful—balancing empathy with evidence, candor with care, and always customizing support to the moment.


When not deep in strategic delivery or coaching sessions, Sharmila is out exploring nature, catching a game, or enjoying films. She recharges off the grid with her husband, two children, and their Australian Shepherd—proving that leadership and adventure go hand in hand.

TESTIMONIALS

Working with Sharmila has been transformative for my career as a woman in technology.  Her guidance has not only enhanced my leadership skills but also empowered me to navigate difficult conversations, pursue new career path opportunities, and find the courage to advocate for what I wanted and deserved.  Sharmila contributes to every conversation with thoughtful questions, insightful perspective, and empathy, including sharing stories of her own experiences, challenges, and learnings as a woman leader in Technology.  


With Sharmila’s support, I’ve grown professionally and personally, achieving goals I once thought were out of reach.  I am truly grateful for Sharmila’s coaching and mentorship and the profound impact she has had on my career over the past year.  I highly recommend her to any woman seeking to thrive in her career. 


- Sara Y., Senior Director, Portfolio and Operations Lead


Sharmila was an exceptional leadership coach during a pivotal phase in my career. She possesses an innate ability to ask the hard questions that prompted me to dig deeper into my aspirations and strengths. Her encouragement to be bold, empowered me to step out of my comfort zone and pursue new opportunities. 


With an astute understanding of the challenges that women professionals face, Sharmila helped create awareness of the barriers that were holding me back. Through our sessions, she provided strategic guidance, fostering a sense of confidence and purpose that was invaluable. Her expertise guided me to identify and take the necessary steps to transition successfully into a new role.


I am immensely grateful for Sharmila's support, dedication, and profound impact on my professional journey. Her coaching style is a perfect blend of empathy, insight, and practical guidance, making her a catalyst for positive change in any woman’s career and life.


- Caroline R., Chief Operating Officer, Digital Analytics


Working with Sharmila has been very rewarding. I have particularly appreciated being encouraged to step outside my comfort zone and really challenge myself on what my future career path might look like. I don’t have all of the answers yet, but I feel like I’m in a good place to figure them out. Sharmila has also provided a safe space to discuss specific issues I have faced during the time she has been coaching me, bringing in different perspectives and practical suggestions. I can highly recommend Sharmila’s coaching.


- Catherine M., Director of IT Quality, Compliance, and Cyber Security

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