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Shiv Gupta

Founder at U of Digital

Founding U of Digital and establishing it as the AdTech industry's premier education platform, training thousands of professionals on programmatic advertising and the digital advertising ecosystem.

Thought LeaderLinkedInNew York, New York, United States15+ years in industry

Last updated May 30, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team

Bio

Shiv Gupta is best known as the founder of U of Digital, the AdTech industry's leading education and training platform dedicated to demystifying programmatic advertising and the broader digital advertising ecosystem. Since founding U of Digital, he has become one of the most recognized educators in the space, helping agencies, brands, publishers, and technology vendors build foundational and advanced knowledge across the entire digital advertising value chain. His ability to translate complex technical and commercial concepts into accessible, practical learning has made him a trusted resource for thousands of industry professionals. Before launching U of Digital, Gupta held roles on both the buy and sell sides of the advertising industry, giving him a well-rounded perspective on how the ecosystem operates from multiple vantage points. This cross-functional experience informs the curriculum and training programs he has developed, which span programmatic fundamentals, advanced trading strategies, identity resolution, data privacy, and emerging technologies reshaping the industry. U of Digital has grown into a recognized institution within AdTech, offering courses, workshops, certifications, and bespoke corporate training programs. Gupta is a frequent speaker at industry events and contributes regularly to AdTech discourse through podcasts, webinars, and written content, reinforcing his reputation as a thought leader committed to elevating industry knowledge and professionalism.

Previous Roles

Senior Director, Programmatic

Undertone (prior to U of Digital)

Programmatic & Digital Media roles

Various agencies and ad tech companies (early career)

Expertise
Programmatic AdvertisingAdTech Education & TrainingDemand-Side Platforms (DSPs)Supply-Side Platforms (SSPs)Data Management Platforms (DMPs)Identity ResolutionHeader BiddingDigital Advertising Ecosystem
Notable Achievements
  • Founded U of Digital, which has trained thousands of AdTech and programmatic advertising professionals across agencies, brands, and technology companies
  • Built U of Digital into the industry's most recognized independent AdTech education and certification platform
  • Developed comprehensive curriculum covering the full digital advertising value chain, from fundamentals to advanced programmatic strategy
Speaking Topics
Programmatic Advertising FundamentalsThe AdTech Ecosystem and Value ChainIdentity Resolution and the Cookieless FutureData Privacy and Its Impact on Digital AdvertisingAdvanced Programmatic Trading StrategiesAdTech Education and Industry Upskilling
Publications
  • U of Digital Blog and Industry Explainers (uofdigital.com)
  • Regular contributor to AdTech industry podcasts and webinars
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