Sanjay Sarma

[1] As MIT's first Vice President for Open Learning (2012-2021), he spearheaded transformative digital initiatives, including edX, MicroMasters, and OpenCourseWare, which have expanded access to world-class education on a global scale.

[4] At ASB, his vision integrates sustainability, innovation, and business acumen, equipping future leaders to address the complexities of a rapidly changing world.

Sunny Siu and Dr. David Brock of MIT, and Kevin Ashton of P&G, with the objective of realizing the vision of standards-based RFID technology in commercial applications.

Under Sarma's leadership, in collaboration with Kevin Ashton, [9] the Auto-ID Center attracted 103 industry sponsors and established six research labs at major universities worldwide.

[10] The center’s efforts culminated in the creation of the Electronic Product Code (EPC) system, a suite of standards that revolutionized supply chain management and became a foundation for the Internet of Things (IoT).

Today, the standards developed under Sarma's guidance are utilized by thousands of companies across five continents, underscoring the lasting impact of his work in shaping modern supply chain systems.

Between 2004 and 2006, Sarma took a leave of absence from MIT to found OATSystems, a software company specializing in RFID solutions, which was acquired by Checkpoint Systems (NYSE: CKP) in 2008.

He has since served as a consultant and board member for various companies, including Rekor Systems (NASDAQ: REKR), and innovative startups such as Cleanlab (AI), Alsym (battery technology), IFM Investors, and Jimco.