A seasoned scientific, technical and computing professional, Sharan has spent over 25+ years’ experience in high performance computing, engineering applications simulation, benchmarking, networking, operations and project management. He is a senior member of IEEE, ACM, SEMCO, ASEI. He has published a book on the topic: “UNIX and TCP/IP network security”; and is now working on his second text, about a new computer programming language. He also serves as one of the writers/editors of the IEEE Southeastern Michigan 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 various contributions towards IEEE activities.