Ranjana Sharma

Co-Founder

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States27 yrs 10 mos experience
Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

  • 25 years of experience in AI and automation.
  • Expert in transforming chaos into streamlined workflows.
  • Proven track record of scaling businesses and teams.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and eCommerce expert with a strong focus on AI-driven business transformation.

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Skills

Core Skills

Ai StrategyBusiness StrategyDigital StrategyBusiness PlanningClient RelationsCreative Problem SolvingStrategic PartnershipsUsability EngineeringB2c E-commerceProblem SolvingMarketing Strategy

Other Skills

FundraisingEarly-Stage StartupsAgile LeadershipEntrepreneurshipTeam LeadershipSoftware as a Service (SaaS)AIProject DeliveryProduct DevelopmentExecutive ManagementBusiness ProcessE-Commerce ConsultingBigCommerceResource ManagementAgency Development

About

Every conversation about AI sounds exciting - until you try to make it work inside a real business. Most leaders see the potential. What they don’t see is a clear starting point. So they stay stuck - not because they’re doing nothing, but because they’re doing too many things that don’t move the needle. → Teams wasting hours on repetitive work that should’ve been automated months ago → Customer support drowning in simple questions while real issues wait in line → Sales reps managing CRM chaos instead of relationships → Marketing pushing out content that doesn’t convert → Projects that “pilot forever” but never scale → Systems that don’t talk to each other - so people become the integration layer → Leaders flooded with vendor pitches, buzzwords, and no clear playbook The result? Rising costs. Missed opportunities. And that quiet, uncomfortable feeling that competitors are moving faster. It doesn’t have to be this way. With the right AI and automation strategy, you can: Pinpoint the highest-impact areas to automate Reclaim hundreds of hours across teams Scale without adding headcount That’s where my work begins - with an AI Automation Audit. A hands-on, practical look at your workflows, tech stack, and decision loops to uncover what’s possible right now. No jargon. No hype. Just a clear starting point and a roadmap that actually works. Because AI only matters if it improves judgment, strengthens teams, and removes friction from work. That’s been my practice for over 25 years - scaling businesses, repairing broken processes, and delivering change that lasts. Here’s what that looks like in real life: 👉 Replacing fragile systems that can’t support growth 👉 Scaling untapped opportunities hiding in plain sight 👉 Applying AI and data to sharpen decisions, not decorate dashboards 👉 Leading transformations that make daily work simpler for the people who actually use the systems I’ve done this across the spectrum - from shoestring budgets to million-dollar programs. What I bring: ✅ Calm and clarity when things grow complex ✅ A focus on value, not features ✅ Data that informs, never dictates ✅ Teams that perform - without burning out If you’re done with the AI noise and ready for results that stick, let’s talk.

Experience

27 yrs 10 mos
Total Experience
4 yrs 4 mos
Average Tenure
1 yr 10 mos
Current Experience

Nxt humans

AI Retail Advisor

Jul 2024Present · 1 yr 10 mos · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · Hybrid

  • NXT Humans is an AI consulting firm founded by leaders with over 25 years of experience in Digital Strategy, Customer Experience, and Innovation. The firm helps organizations turn complex business problems into practical AI solutions - from intelligent automation to generative AI and agent-based systems.
  • NXT Humans mission is simple: use AI to make business work better - enhancing efficiency, customer satisfaction, and overall performance.
  • My role:
  • I act as a consulting advisor on commerce and AI projects, helping clients bridge strategy with execution.
  • I focus on:
  • 👉 Pre-sales discovery and client workshops
  • 👉 Workflow audits and data assessments
  • 👉 Solution design and prototyping
  • 👉 Validation and adoption planning
  • 👉 Identifying AI opportunities that create measurable business value
  • The goal: to help organizations move from experimentation to implementation - building systems that scale intelligently, not just technically.
AI Strategy

Weidenhammer

Managing Director Commerce

Jul 2020Oct 2023 · 3 yrs 3 mos

  • Led the Hammer Commerce division with full P&L ownership across operations, delivery, and strategy.
  • Increased annual revenue by 24% through diversification and enterprise expansion.
  • Built a high-performing commerce team; launched a PMO model now used company-wide.
  • Recognized on the BigCommerce Advisory Board (Elite Status) for digital leadership.
Digital StrategyBusiness PlanningE-Commerce ConsultingBigCommerceEntrepreneurshipResource Management+8

Capgemini

Senior Account Executive

Mar 2018Jun 2019 · 1 yr 3 mos · Greater Chicago Area

  • Managed enterprise clients delivering digital commerce and transformation solutions.
  • Delivered $9M in sales, aligning technology solutions to measurable business outcomes.
  • Accelerated adoption through ROI-driven proof-of-concept demos.
Digital StrategyClient RelationsSales OperationsAnalytical SkillsProject Delivery

Sweft

Co-Founder

Jan 2017Present · 9 yrs 4 mos · Greater Philadelphia

  • Product data fuels sales but it’s notoriously painful to manage. Sweft bridges the gap between chaos and clarity. Most teams spend countless hours pulling together product info, creative copy, and attributes before anything can go live. Full automation isn’t realistic but combining AI with human judgment is.
  • The solution:
  • It weaves automation directly into the parts of the catalog workflow where teams already collaborate - not by replacing people, but by streamlining the grind.
  • With AI plugged in at the right points, data flows faster, content gets smarter, and teams stay in sync instead of stuck in spreadsheets.
  • The result?
  • Work that feels lighter. Launches that happen sooner. And teams that can focus on creativity instead of coordination.
  • Impact:
  • 👉 60% faster time-to-market for new products
  • 👉 30% reduction in headcount for product setup
  • 👉 130% increase in product line scalability
  • 👉 67% lift in conversion through enriched product attributes
  • Outcome:
  • AI didn’t replace the team - it amplified them. Sweft turned catalog chaos into a repeatable, intelligent system that scaled growth without scaling cost.
Business StrategyFundraisingEarly-Stage StartupsAgile LeadershipAI StrategyEntrepreneurship+7

Echidna, inc.

VP of eCommerce Strategy and Digital Marketing

Jun 2012Feb 2018 · 5 yrs 8 mos · Philadelphia

  • Built Echidna’s digital commerce practice from inception to seven-figure revenue in its first year.
  • Delivered 110% YoY growth through innovation and delivery excellence.
  • Scaled global delivery teams across the U.S., EMEA, and APAC.
  • Boosted client conversions by 40–70% through data-driven design.
Creative Problem SolvingStrategic PartnershipsSales ManagementBusiness ProcessEntrepreneurshipCustomer Satisfaction+4

Empathy lab

VP Ecommerce

May 2008May 2012 · 4 yrs · Conshohocken

  • Transformed a marketing agency into a digital commerce leader.
  • Captured major clients including Clarins USA and American Red Cross.
  • Directed UX and creative strategy to improve customer experience and conversion.
Usability EngineeringSalesInformation ArchitectureUX ResearchAgency DevelopmentB2C e-commerce+1

Anthropologie - urban outfitters

Ecommerce Director

Feb 2002Jun 2008 · 6 yrs 4 mos · Greater Philadelphia

  • Pioneered Anthropologie’s digital business and scaled it into a flagship channel.
  • Drove daily revenue from $300K to $1M; achieved 70% conversion lift and 26% AOV growth.
  • Introduced international fulfillment and loyalty programs.
  • Led cross-functional teams across UX, marketing, and merchandising.
Problem Solvingecommerce P&LCreative StrategyMarketing StrategyExecutive Management

Sure fit

Senior Ecommerce Manager

Jan 1999Jan 2002 · 3 yrs

Premier mortgage

Ecommerce Manager

May 1998Sep 2000 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Education

The University of Texas at Austin

Post-Graduate Program in AI & Machine Learning — AI & Machine Learning

Jun 2024Jan 2025

MIT Professional Education

Executive Certification — AI & Machine Learning

Apr 2024Aug 2024

Columbia Business School

Certificate — Python for Business

Nov 2020Feb 2021

Stanford University

Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

Jan 2020Jan 2020

University of West London

MBA — Ecommerce

Jan 1996Jan 1998

Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee

Master of Science - MS — Physical Chemistry

Jan 1994Jan 1996

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