Sharon Shafran

I am an executive operator with a track record of scaling technology businesses across AI infrastructure, SaaS, cloud, analytics, and industrial tech. Over the course of my career, I have led global teams and mission-critical functions spanning operations, customer success, renewals, services, GTM, product leadership, and finance. I have helped companies scale through major growth stages, operational transformation, and M&A, including leadership roles in two successful exits. My experience spans startups and global enterprises, including COO roles, executive leadership positions at Cisco, and VP-level leadership at NI / Emerson. I have built organizations from the ground up, led teams supporting 35,000 customers, managed large recurring-revenue businesses, and overseen large-scale SaaS and AI/ML deployments across 100+ factories and complex cloud and on-prem environments. These accomplishments are reflected across your NI, Cisco, and startup experience in the project documents. Today I serve as COO of ZutaCore, helping scale a company focused on waterless, direct-to-chip liquid cooling for AI factories and high-performance computing. Before that, I advised Direct Supply on transformation initiatives spanning technology, operating model, and business execution, and spent a sabbatical year supporting Israeli startups on a pro bono basis. I am at my best in environments that need scale, clarity, disciplined execution, and strong cross-functional leadership.