Sharon Gorikapudi

Sharon Gorikapudi serves as Assistant Professor of Information Technology Management and Program Director for the Master of Science in Information Technology Management (MSITM) program at Dallas Baptist University's Don and Linda Carter School of Business. She integrates Christian faith with academic instruction, challenging students to "disrupt the disruptors" through future-proof technological skills and industry foresight.

Her educational credentials include:

• M.S. in Information Technology & Management from University of Texas, Dallas
• M.B.A. in Marketing and Information Systems from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies
• B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

Professor Gorikapudi's expertise spans Information Systems, Technology Management, and Agile Methodologies, informed by 14+ years of industry experience across supply chain, e-commerce, energy, smart cities, and telecom sectors. She implements lean-agile systems and design thinking frameworks to address complex business challenges while emphasizing ethical technology leadership. Her scholarly focus examines innovation in technology management and strategic disruption within evolving digital landscapes.

A dedicated educator and practitioner, she maintains active industry engagement through her consulting background while cultivating student development through faith-integrated pedagogy. Her professional philosophy centers on preparing technologists to anticipate tectonic shifts in the industry through adaptive skill-building and strategic foresight.