Rathish Dhayalan

About Rathish Dhayalan

Innovative leader with a proven track record of using Automation and data-based insights to drive organizational change and identify new business opportunities at scale.> Adept at using jargon-free language to educate influence executive colleagues on how data and automation can help advance organizational goals.> Was strategic advisor to >2 CEO & CIOs with experience of bridging the gap between digital transformation and what’s achievable.

Experience

1. Information Digital Technology Manager

   Shell

   Mar 2025 — Present

   As a leader of cross-functional teams, I drive the strategic management of AI and data initiatives aligned with enterprise goals. My responsibilities include architecting innovative data frameworks, Enterprise AI Lifecyle Strategy and delivering scalable AI/ML analytics solutions that empower Shell’s business units to make data-driven decisions.In alignment with The Open Group’s IT4IT Reference Architecture, I apply a value stream-based approach to manage the full lifecycle of digital products and services. I contribute to Portfolio Demand and Strategic Planning, ensuring that data, SaaS platforms, AI tools & Technology stack investments are prioritized based on business value, risk and strategic alignment.I champion the adoption of standardized, interoperable, and service-oriented architectures, fostering a culture of data-centric thinking across IT and business communities. This includes translating enterprise data strategies into actionable IT solutions, ensuring traceability from strategy to execution, and enabling continuous value delivery.By embedding governance, transparency, and lifecycle accountability into our data initiatives, I help ensure that our digital portfolio delivers measurable outcomes, supports innovation, and aligns with Shell’s broader digital transformation agenda.

Education

• Indian Management School and Research Center

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Information Technology

  2013 — 2014

• Dr. CV Raman University

  Bachelor of Computer Application, Computer Science

• Amrita School of Engineering, Bangalore

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE

• SJCE Mysore

  Diploma, Electronics and Communications Engineering

  2000 — 2003

Skills

• Cloud-Based
• Qlikview Development
• Microsoft Excel
• Amazon Web Services (Aws)
• Salesforce.com
• Crm
• Itil
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Business Development
• C
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Project
• Business Process Improvement
• Prince2
• Jira
• Requirements Analysis
• Basic Html
• People Management
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Management
• Process Improvement
• Project Management
• Payment Gateways
• Sdlc
• C++
• Business Analysis
• Agile Project Management Certified From Iact Global
• Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
• Qtp
• User Acceptance Testing
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Consulting
• .net
• Risk Management
• Team Management
• Project Delivery
• Javascript