Hardik Bhatt

Hardik Bhatt is the Chief Executive Officer of SDI Presence LLC, a position he assumed in March 2023.1 Here are some key details about his background and career:

Professional Experience

• Prior to becoming CEO, Bhatt served as SDI's President and Chief Growth Officer.1
• He previously led Amazon Web Services' (AWS) public sector startup business, launching startup accelerators and incubators globally.2
• At AWS, he also built and ran the Digital Government and Transportation verticals for State and Local Government businesses.2

Government Experience

• Bhatt served as the Chief Information Officer for the State of Illinois, where he centralized the state's $1.2 billion IT organization.2
• As Secretary of the newly formed Department of Innovation & Technology in Illinois, he implemented several key initiatives, including the state's first data analytics practice and comprehensive cybersecurity strategy.2
• Earlier in his career, he was the CIO and Commissioner of the Department of Innovation & Technology for the City of Chicago.2

Private Sector Experience

• Bhatt worked at Cisco as a Senior Director, leading global business development for Smart Cities and Internet of Everything initiatives.2
• He has also worked with Oracle Corporation in the US and Tata Consultancy Services in India.3

Education

• MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.3
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Computer Science) from India.3

Awards and Recognition

• Named to Crain's Tech 50 in July 2015.4
• Received the State Executive of the Year award from Statescoop in October 2015.4
• Won the Chicago CIO of the Year award in March 2017.4

Bhatt is known for his expertise in digital transformation, cloud technologies, and public sector innovation. He brings a unique combination of public and private sector experience to his role at SDI Presence.