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Shaurya Mehra

Melbourne

Summary

Dynamic and visionary IT Infrastructure Project Manager with over 17 years of experience architecting and delivering enterprise-scale transformation programs across banking, insurance, and logistics sectors. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams through complex migrations, datacentre exits, and hybrid cloud deployments. A trusted advisor to C-level stakeholders, known for translating business strategy into actionable technology roadmaps. Proven ability to manage portfolios exceeding $25M, drive operational excellence, and foster innovation in highly regulated environments.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Director / Portfolio Delivery Lead – ANZ Bank

Cognizant Technologies Ltd.
03.2025 - Current
  • Entrusted with leading a strategic portfolio of infrastructure programs supporting ANZ’s digital transformation goals
  • Designed and implemented governance frameworks to ensure consistent delivery across multiple workstreams
  • Facilitated executive steering committees, translating technical risks into business language for informed decision-making
  • Introduced Agile delivery models across legacy teams, improving velocity and stakeholder satisfaction
  • Mentored project managers and delivery leads, fostering a culture of ownership and innovation

Project Manager – Data Center Build & Modernisation

Willis Towers Watson
09.2022 - 01.2025
  • Directed the global refresh of legacy infrastructure, consolidating workloads and modernizing platforms across regions
  • Delivered a private cloud environment via Equinix DC, integrating CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks
  • Managed a globally distributed team of 20+ engineers, ensuring seamless collaboration across time zones
  • Partnered with cybersecurity and compliance teams to embed security controls into infrastructure design
  • Achieved 15% cost savings through strategic vendor renegotiation and resource optimization

Project Manager – Data Center Exit & Cloud Migration

NAB Australia
09.2021 - 09.2022
  • Led the decommissioning of legacy data centers and migration of critical workloads to cloud-native platforms
  • Ensured full compliance with APRA regulations and data residency requirements throughout the transition
  • Developed and executed risk mitigation strategies, achieving zero downtime during cutover
  • Coordinated with application owners, infrastructure teams, and third-party vendors to ensure seamless delivery
  • Delivered project outcomes ahead of schedule, with full audit clearance and stakeholder endorsement

Infrastructure Project Manager – Data Center Transformation

Toll Holdings (Infosys)
09.2017 - 09.2021
  • Spearheaded hybrid cloud transformation leveraging Cisco ACI, SD-WAN, and virtualization technologies
  • Managed the build and migration of new data centers, including network cutovers and system integrations
  • Collaborated with pre-sales teams to develop cloud POCs and solution architectures for enterprise clients
  • Oversaw infrastructure upgrades across 40+ sites, improving performance and reducing operational costs by 20%
  • Led vendor selection and contract negotiations, aligning delivery with strategic business goals

Delivery Lead – IT Infrastructure

National Australia Bank (Infosys)
10.2015 - 09.2017
  • Designed and implemented infrastructure integration models for enterprise-wide initiatives
  • Led disaster recovery drills and virtual computing deployments across Power8, RHEL, and VMware platforms
  • Provided L2/L3 support and technical leadership for critical systems, ensuring high availability and performance
  • Collaborated with business units to align infrastructure capabilities with evolving operational needs

Earlier Roles – India
01.2008 - 09.2015
  • Infosys – Unix & Network Lead: Managed Unix environments and network configurations for enterprise clients
  • Amdocs – Unix SME: Provided subject matter expertise in Unix systems and automation
  • HCL – Unix Sr Analyst: Led system upgrades and performance tuning initiatives
  • Patni Computers – Unix Analyst: Supported infrastructure operations and incident resolution

Education

MBA - Project Management

Bachelor of Engineering - undefined

Skills

  • Strategic Delivery Leadership: Portfolio oversight, program governance, KPI tracking, stakeholder alignment
  • Cloud & Infrastructure Expertise: AWS, Azure, Cisco ACI, SD-WAN, virtualization, hybrid cloud architecture
  • Risk & Compliance Management: APRA standards, ITIL V3, disaster recovery planning, data residency
  • Agile Transformation: Scrum, Lean, CI/CD pipelines, DevOps integration, continuous improvement
  • Team & Vendor Management: Global team leadership, vendor negotiations, cross-functional collaboration
  • Financial Acumen: Budgeting, cost optimization, contract management, ROI analysis

Websites

Certification

  • ITIL V3 Certified – Expertise in service management and operational excellence
  • AWS Solution Architect (Internal) – Proficient in cloud-native design and deployment
  • Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) – Skilled in Microsoft cloud ecosystem
  • RHEL Certified – Advanced Linux administration and infrastructure support
  • Agile Project Delivery – Practical experience in Agile frameworks and team enablement

Timeline

Associate Director / Portfolio Delivery Lead – ANZ Bank

Cognizant Technologies Ltd.
03.2025 - Current

Project Manager – Data Center Build & Modernisation

Willis Towers Watson
09.2022 - 01.2025

Project Manager – Data Center Exit & Cloud Migration

NAB Australia
09.2021 - 09.2022

Infrastructure Project Manager – Data Center Transformation

Toll Holdings (Infosys)
09.2017 - 09.2021

Delivery Lead – IT Infrastructure

National Australia Bank (Infosys)
10.2015 - 09.2017

Earlier Roles – India
01.2008 - 09.2015

Bachelor of Engineering - undefined

MBA - Project Management

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