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Dr. Sharon Nunes, Ph.D
Vice President, Smarter Cities Strategy & Solutions, IBM
Date: Wednesday, March 7
Time: 12:15 pm – 1:30 pm
Location: The Schuman Auditorium in the Tagliatela College of Engineering, Room B120
Dr. Nunes will present IBM's view of global technology directions, including integrating intelligent technology into transport infrastructure, public safety systems, power grids and utilities. The aims are to create ‘smart’ cities, where real-time information enables effective allocation of resources and strategic planning. In addition, Dr. Nunes will address the role of innovation and how it is changing the nature of research.
Biographical Sketch
Dr. Sharon Nunes is currently Vice President, Smarter Cities Strategy & Solutions, IBM Corporation, building smarter cities in collaboration with clients and partners.
Prior to this role, Sharon was Vice President Big Green Innovations, creating new businesses for IBM using its information technology expertise, and materials & processing expertise to solve critical problems around environmental issues. In 2009, Sharon launched IBM’s program in Advanced Water Management as part of IBM’s Smarter Planet initiative. Sharon led the creation of IBM's water management product and service line, focused on creating solutions for the better management of water resources and water infrastructures around the world.
Sharon has held numerous executive positions leading new growth initiatives in IBM. She spent one year on special assignment in CHQ as Vice President of Technology, working with IBM’s Chairman and the senior executive team to set the technical agenda for the company. Sharon launched and led IBM’s Computational Biology Center, and was one of the executive leaders of the Life Sciences business unit in its start-up phase.
Sharon received her PhD in Materials Science in 1983 from the University of Connecticut. She has held numerous academic advisory board positions, and is currently a member of the Engineering Advisory Committee at the University of Connecticut, a member of the Board of Directors for the University of Connecticut Foundation, and the Advisory Board for the Polytechnic Institute of New York University's Cleantech Executive Development program. Sharon was a National Academy of Engineering “Frontiers of Engineering” fellow and was a member of the National Academy of Engineering “Engineer of 2020” advisory board. She was also elected to the University of Connecticut’s Academy of Engineering for distinguished engineers.
Sharon is a strong advocate for women in technology, and is a recipient of several awards, recognizing her leadership in this area. In 2004 Sharon was awarded IBM’s Fran Allen Mentoring Award and in 2006, Sharon was named a NAFE “Women of Excellence” national award winner for her impact in mentoring technical women. In 2009, she was recognized as a Women’s History Month Honoree as one of the “Women Taking the Lead to Save our Planet” and was also inducted into the WITI (Women in Technology International) Hall of Fame.
Sharon is a leader in IBM Global Women’s Council and co-chair of the global “Women in Technology” committee at IBM.
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