Dr. Himani Sharma

Dr. Himani Sharma

Biography:

Dr. Himani Sharma has a PhD in Knowledge Management, an MBA and several other professional certifications including Project Management Professional, ITIL4 and International Scrum Master.

She is currently a sessional faculty member at University Canada West teaching Digital Transformation.

Dr. Sharma has a passion for teaching and is dedicated to providing students with a meaningful and engaging learning experience. Her teaching philosophy centers on creating a collaborative environment that encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

She gives her students the opportunity for participative learning and systematic assessments for meeting the course learning outcomes.

Expertise and Experience

Dr. Sharma has more than 18 years of experience in industry and academia, including leadership roles in various industries such as higher education and information technology. She has also taught at several institutions, including Sheridan College, Campbell College and CIMT College in Canada, and she spent over 14 years at Amity University in India. Her expertise includes digital transformation, strategic management, business environment, ethics and CSR, leadership, project management and marketing courses.

Dr. Sharma is a distinguished academic who has achieved several accomplishments throughout her career. She has held leadership positions such as Head of the Student Learning Outcome Assessment Cell, Head of the Department for Faculty of Marketing & Sales, and Stream Coordinator for Marketing Stream for Management Domain at the University Level. Dr. Sharma has also served as Head of the Case Study Development Center and Club and Committee Cell of Amity Business School, Amity University for multiple academic sessions.

In addition to her administrative roles, Dr. Sharma has also contributed to faculty recruitment and development as chairperson on several boards for conducting GD and interviews for faculty appointments. She has served as a member of the Doctoral Research Committee at Amity University for Management Domain and the Board of Studies and Area Advisory Boards at Amity Business School.

Dr. Sharma's expertise in course development and assessment is evident through her role as a member of the Common Course Coding Team for Management courses and her involvement in assignment development, paper setting and moderation of various courses across different MBA programs at Amity University. She has also worked extensively on the International Accreditation Projects.

Dr. Sharma's achievements have been recognized by various institutions, and her contributions to the field of education are exemplary. Her leadership, experience and expertise make her a valuable asset to any academic institution. She is currently a part of PAC (Program Advisory Committee) with Seneca College and is pursuing teaching assignments with Campbell College and Dorset College in Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia respectively.

Publications and Scholarly Activity

Dr. Sharma has a significant number of publications in academic journals and books. Her publications in academic journals include topics like brand consultancy, brand loyalty, knowledge management, innovation strategies, leveraging technology, retail industry, food processing sector, celebrity endorsement and consumer perception.

Some of the journals where her work is published include The Journal of Indian Management & Strategy, Comdex Times, Journal of Institute of Environment & Management and Asia-Pacific Journal of Management Research and Innovation.

Dr. Sharma has also published several books and chapters, including Strategic Marketing, Cases on Marketing, and Case Studies on Management Practices and Principles. Her work has been published by Galgotia Publishing Company, Excel books and Amity University Press, among others.

Her research covers a wide range of topics that can help students and researchers in marketing and management.

Certifications

Dr. Sharma has several additional certifications:

  • Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing Fundamentals, Microsoft, 2021
  • CyberArk PAM (Privileged Access Management) Administration, Cyberark, 2021
  • Certified Project Management Professional, Project Management Institute, 2020
  • ITIL4 Foundation, AXELOS Global Best Practice, 2020
  • International Scrum Master, Scrum Assembly, 2020
  • Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification, 6Sigma Study, 2020
  • International Diploma in Teaching and Training, TESOL Canada, 2018

Volunteer Activity

Dr. Sharma has made significant contributions to the business analyst community through her volunteer work as Vice President Events for the IIBA (International Institute of Business Analysis) Edmonton Chapter. In this role, she organized and managed events and workshops focused on advancing the practice of business analysis in the region. Her dedication to professional development and her willingness to give back to the community demonstrate her commitment to excellence in all aspects of her work.

Contact her through LinkedIn.