Current Role and Company Overview
Sharad Agarwal is the Founder, CEO, and Chief Metaverse Officer of Cyber Gear, a pioneering digital agency established in 1996 and recognized as the first digital agency in the Middle East. Cyber Gear is headquartered in Dubai and operates as a leading web design, development, digital marketing, AI integration, social media marketing, and emerging technology solutions provider. The company will complete its 29th year in e-business in January 2025, reflecting its sustained presence and adaptability in the digital industry.
Professional Background and Expertise
Sharad Agarwal is a serial entrepreneur who has driven Cyber Gear's exponential growth, capitalizing on Dubai’s rapid development and diversifying the company’s services into advanced technology domains including Web 3.0, metaverse solutions, AI, NFTs, and cybersecurity. His leadership has positioned Cyber Gear as a significant player delivering innovative digital transformation strategies to multinational clients.
He also founded ONLYwebinars.com (launched in 2019), a platform hosting corporate and community webinars and podcasts globally, demonstrating his commitment to thought leadership and digital community engagement.
Industry Recognition and Contributions
Sharad Agarwal holds several prestigious professional distinctions:
- ACM Distinguished Engineer
- IEEE Senior Member
- Inventor on over 100 issued patents
- Author of over 45 academic publications with more than 9,000 citations
He is actively involved in keynotes and presentations at prominent international forums such as ACM/IRTF ANRW 2024 and IEEE MASS 2022.
Key Activities and Thought Leadership
Sharad actively promotes AI-driven innovation and cybersecurity solutions through Cyber Gear. The company recently launched detailed publications including:
- A 96-page AI case studies report cataloguing global AI use cases and AI Agent technologies.
- The “AI for Good” report, emphasizing AI’s potential to address global challenges.
- Thought Leadership Series showcasing cybersecurity case studies amid accelerating digital transformation.
Sharad often serves as a moderator and panelist at industry events, including:
- Moderating a panel introduction to the Metaverse at MetaMind 3.0 (2022).
- Leading discussions on women empowerment at the Women Leadership Summit (2021).
- Moderating panels on tech startup success journeys and AI content creation.
He has also been instrumental in forging partnerships and alliances, such as with ProxySec, to expand Cyber Gear’s cybersecurity offerings for private and public sectors.
Strategic Vision and Market Position
Sharad’s vision centers on leveraging advanced machine learning models, particularly large language models (LLMs) and AI agents, to simplify complex business tasks and create scalable digital ecosystems. Under his leadership, Cyber Gear is a certified AI Integrations Partner for the Dubai Centre for AI and continues to foster innovation in Web3 and Metaverse domains.
His role as Chief Metaverse Officer involves translating business cases into practical Web3 and metaverse applications, which is critical in positioning Cyber Gear at the forefront of emerging digital economies.
Educational and Location Details
- Education: MBA from University of Business and Social Sciences (UBS)
- Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Professional Affiliations and Additional Roles
- Founder of the Meta Shapers community, facilitating collaboration on Web3 and AI solutions.
- Consulting expert specializing in metaverse strategy and digital innovation.
- Sharad also holds an executive leadership role at Sify Infinit Spaces Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary of Sify Technologies Limited), reflecting cross-industry expertise.
This profile encapsulates Sharad Agarwal’s leadership of a long-established, innovative digital agency with a robust foothold in digital transformation services, emerging technologies, and thought leadership within the Middle East and globally. His extensive experience as a serial entrepreneur, patent holder, and recognized engineer underscores his technical and strategic depth, positioning Cyber Gear as a key partner for organizations seeking integrated AI, metaverse, and cybersecurity solutions.
