David Vyravipillai
Mentone,Australia
Summary
Strategic Technology and People Leader with over 20 years of experience delivering large-scale digital, ICT, and service transformation initiatives. A proven executive with a track record of aligning complex technology programs with business and policy outcomes across enterprise and government domains. Demonstrated leadership in building and scaling high-performing, multidisciplinary teams, driving human-centred design, and leading technology modernisation and service excellence agendas. Experienced in navigating regulatory and compliance frameworks and fostering cross-agency and public-private partnerships. Committed to values-based leadership and delivering measurable outcomes that improve citizen and customer experiences.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Architecture General Manager, Connectivity & Collaboration Solutions
Telstra
08.2021 - Current
- Led strategic architecture and technology delivery for digital networking platforms generating $2B+ annual revenue
- Directed 14 architects supporting business-critical initiatives in Small-to-Medium and Enterprise markets
- Spearheaded a digital transformation program for 20+ high-value enterprise clients, delivering improved time-to-market and service agility
- Delivered $300K in organisational savings through design optimisation and digital enablement
- Drove inclusive culture with sustained employee engagement scores of 80%+, including a bespoke Reward & Recognition program
Senior Solution Architect, Media Data & IP
Telstra
03.2020 - 08.2021
- Designed and implemented innovative fixed connectivity solutions, contributing to $1.4B in revenue
- Enabled digital ordering through existing infrastructure, increasing customer accessibility and generating an estimated $50–100M in incremental revenue
Architecture General Manager, Managed Services & Security
Telstra
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Led a team of 30 engineers supporting secure managed services and delivering $600M+ in revenue
- Uplifted engagement and retention through rapid response to staff feedback and people initiatives
Architecture General Manager, Small & Medium Business
Telstra
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Guided the transition to Agile operating models for national SMB architecture practice
- Rescued a stalled NBN delivery program, enabling on-time national rollout
Technology Team Manager, Connectivity Solutions
Telstra
09.2016 - 08.2019
- Led engineering team supporting national NBN implementation and infrastructure transformation
- Managed large-scale funding proposals and business cases aligned with Telstra's strategic roadmap
Technology Team Manager, Industry Solutions Engineering
Telstra
06.2015 - 09.2016
- Delivered Smart Water Meter solutions for government utilities, advancing sustainability and digitisation in public infrastructure
Technology Team Manager, Wireless Technologies
Telstra
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Managed lifecycle delivery of wireless solutions and critical customer infrastructure programs
Education
Bachelor of Computer Science & Electrical Engineering (Honours) -
Monash University
01.1999
Skills
- Strategic Technology Leadership & Governance
- Digital Transformation & Service Delivery
- Human-Centred Design & Customer Experience
- Agile at Scale & Product Operating Models
- Enterprise & Solution Architecture (TOGAF 90)
- ICT & Cloud Platforms (AWS Certified, Cyber Security Fundamentals)
- Inclusive Leadership, Talent Uplift & Culture Change
- Government & Industry Stakeholder Collaboration
- Cybersecurity & Risk Management (CISSP, Security Clearance Eligible)
- Financial Stewardship & Budget Accountability
Certification
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- CISSP Cyber Security Fundamentals (In Progress)
- Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
- ITIL V3 Foundation
- TOGAF 9.0 Certified
- CCNA, CCNP, Software Defined Networking
Citizenship
Australian Citizen
Security Clearance
Eligible for Australian Government Security Clearance
Key Capabilities
- Strategic Technology Leadership & Governance
- Digital Transformation & Service Delivery
- Human-Centred Design & Customer Experience
- Agile at Scale & Product Operating Models
- Enterprise & Solution Architecture (TOGAF 9.0)
- ICT & Cloud Platforms (AWS Certified, Cyber Security Fundamentals)
- Inclusive Leadership, Talent Uplift & Culture Change
- Government & Industry Stakeholder Collaboration
- Cybersecurity & Risk Management (CISSP, Security Clearance Eligible)
- Financial Stewardship & Budget Accountability
Hobbies and Interests
- Passionate about ethical leadership, continuous learning, and public value delivery
- Committed to advancing inclusive, digitally enabled services for all Australians
Timeline
Architecture General Manager, Connectivity & Collaboration Solutions
Telstra
08.2021 - Current
Architecture General Manager, Managed Services & Security
Telstra
01.2021 - 04.2021
Senior Solution Architect, Media Data & IP
Telstra
03.2020 - 08.2021
Architecture General Manager, Small & Medium Business
Telstra
08.2019 - 03.2020
Technology Team Manager, Connectivity Solutions
Telstra
09.2016 - 08.2019
Technology Team Manager, Industry Solutions Engineering
Telstra
06.2015 - 09.2016
Technology Team Manager, Wireless Technologies
Telstra
01.2014 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Computer Science & Electrical Engineering (Honours) -
Monash University
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