193 Millennium - Eighteenth Edition ENTREPRENEURS Sandesh F. Sharda is an entrepreneur and millionaire whose career began in information technology and government contract work. Born in India, he studied at the University of Mumbai, earning a bachelor’s degree in 1992. He relocated to the United Kingdom to continue his education and was awarded a Master of Business Administration in finance by Richmond American University London in 1994. After completing his studies, Mr. Shara moved to the United States to pursue an entrepreneurial venture. He created Miracle Systems, an information technology consulting firm, in 2003, beginning a 20-year career in leadership with the company. Upon his exit from the company in 2023, the company had grown to a full-time staff of more than 800. Miracle Systems has contracted with United States government agencies, including the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security, to become the top contract holder among small businesses in the region of Washington, DC. In 2020, Mr. Sharda formed The Sharda Family Foundation, a nonprofit Indian American business impact group that provides support to those in need in India. The foundation concentrates on issues of education, medicine and water management and contributes to programs benefiting orphaned children. When he stepped down from his position as president of Miracle Systems, he decided to take a more active role in running the foundation, which is dedicated to his father, Dr. Shri Harkishan Das Sharda. In recognition of his philanthropic work, he won the 2023 Global Achievers Award. Looking to the future, Mr. Sharda plans to spend his time mentoring the next generation of information technology leaders so that he can pass on his wisdom and experience. In his spare time, he enjoys volunteering with children’s programs and senior citizen initiatives. SANDESH F. SHARDA SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR The Sharda Family Foundation McLean, VA
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