Akash Sharma is a visionary leader and strategist at the forefront of technology, data, and energy innovation. As Director of Product Innovation at Enverus' Ventures Division, he spearheads strategic initiatives that drive growth by leveraging his expertise in analytics, data science, and complex systems engineering for decision intelligence solutions.

Currently, Akash leads the strategy and development of Generative AI across Enverus' entire product portfolio, positioning the company at the vanguard of AI transformation in the energy sector. His work is instrumental in shaping how AI technologies are revolutionizing energy industry practices
and decision-making processes.

With over a decade of experience spanning petroleum engineering, data science, product management, and consulting, Akash has established himself as an internationally recognized thought leader and trusted advisor on digital transformation. His unique perspective is shaped by advanced degrees in petroleum engineering from the University of Houston and computational data analytics from Georgia Tech.

A prolific contributor to industry knowledge, Akash's research papers, which have amassed over 130 citations, reflect his significant impact in the field. He regularly shares insights through publications, conferences, podcasts, and committee work. As a published author with SPE and AAPG and an
active member of the Digital Energy Technical Section and Digital
Transformation Committee, he continues to push the boundaries of innovation in the energy sector.

With a comprehensive understanding of the global energy landscape, Akash excels at creating cutting-edge, technology-enabled solutions to address pressing real-world challenges. He leads key initiatives in AI and machine learning, knowledge mining, data modeling, and other innovations aimed at
optimizing costs, enhancing sustainability, and accelerating the energy transition.