Full Name
Amit Sharma
Job Title
Director, ODT
Company
CMS
Speaker Bio
Mr. Amit Sharma is a dynamic IT Executive with over 25 years of expertise in transformative technology leadership across public and private sectors. As Director of the Division of Technology and Operations (DTO) at CMS’ Financial Management Systems Group, he oversees mission-critical systems like HIGLAS, ensuring seamless financial operations supporting Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries.

A visionary in Health IT, Mr. Sharma has spearheaded groundbreaking initiatives, including CMS's first financial systems month-long disaster recovery event, achieving zero data loss and exceeding recovery objectives. He leverages advanced technologies such as automation, cloud computing, devops, and predictive analytics, driving operational efficiencies and saving millions in costs.
Known for fostering high-performing teams, proactive leadership, and building stakeholder consensus, Mr. Sharma’s innovative approach consistently enhances scalability, security, and system reliability. His contributions, recognized with CMS Leadership and Honor Awards, and FedHealthIT100 Awards, reflect his commitment to advancing national healthcare priorities through robust and secure IT solutions.
Amit Sharma