Rahul Shah

About Rahul Shah

With 15 years of experience across multiple industries, including energy, banking, services, pharma, telecommunication and manufacturing I bring cutting-edge thinking and a passion for innovation. My diverse roles in IT, operations, engineering, supply chain, business strategy, finance, and accounting across five continents provide a unique global perspective. I excel in evaluating and improving business strategies and processes, using a blend of strategy, experience, and creative thinking to guide companies through transitions and transformations.Specialties: Agile / Waterfall Project Management Methodologies ~ Leader Software Development/ImplementationStrategic / Tactical Planning ~ Communication ~ Budgets ~ Resource Management ~ Problem Resolution Negotiations Client / Vendor Relationship Management ~ Data GovernanceProcess Development / Improvement ~ Technology Evaluation ~ Team Building ~ Product DevelopmentData Research & Analysis ~ Training ~ Solutions Management ~ Hands-onHighly self-motivated and driven leader with history of IT development and program management in finance, HR, government and corporate applications.

Experience

1. Sr Manager, Business Application and Development

   Clean Energy

   Dec 2023 — Present · Newport Beach, CA, US

   Owned enterprise application and SaaS portfolio strategy (including Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O), aligning technology investments with strategic growth and operational KPIs.• Led cross-functional product delivery across Engineering, Data, and Operations to ship AI-enabled forecasting, automation, and decision-intelligence capabilities.• Implemented predictive inventory and supply optimization models that reduced stockouts and improved service uptime across distributed operations.• Automated end-to-end procurement workflows, increasing spend transparency and accelerating supplier onboarding and cycle times.• Drove a 20%+ improvement in system efficiency through performance optimization, platform modernization, and technical debt reduction.• Established portfolio governance frameworks with KPI dashboards, risk visibility, and executive reporting to support data-driven decision making.• Delivered measurable TCO reductions across technology, hardware, and service categories through analytics-driven sourcing strategies.• Championed AI adoption by deploying anomaly detection, workflow prioritization, and intelligent reporting solutions embedded in core business processes.• Built and scaled high-performing, cross-functional teams, fostering accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement in fast-paced environments.• Advised executive leadership on AI strategy, SaaS roadmap prioritization, and enterprise digital transformation to drive operational leverage and long-term value creation.

Education

• San Francisco Bay University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Information Technology