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
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