Paul Sharratt is the Policy and Research Manager at the Sovereign Tech Fund, where he leads research on digital infrastructure and open-source ecosystems, contributing to broader conversations on technology development in the public interest. His work centers on assessing the impact of public investments in open-source digital infrastructure projects, with a focus on strengthening digital sovereignty for individuals, industries, and governments.

Before joining the Sovereign Tech Fund, Paul worked as a digitalization consultant and a product manager at several start-ups. He holds a Master of Science in Data Science for Public Policy from the Hertie School, where his studies emphasised the intersection of technology, governance, and public interest.