Shailendra C.

About Shailendra C.

With over 22 years of experience leading enterprise engineering organizations across financial services and SaaS, I specialize in driving large-scale digital and AI-enabled transformation initiatives that align technology strategy with business growth, regulatory rigor, and customer experience excellence. I have led multi-million-dollar modernization programs spanning Core Banking, Wealth Management, Global Acquisition, Lending, and Compliance platforms consistently improving operational resilience, delivery predictability, and digital adoption. My leadership approach combines platform modernization, data governance, DevSecOps maturity, and intelligent automation to build scalable, future-ready technology ecosystems. My expertise includes enterprise digital strategy, AI-assisted engineering practices, cloud and platform modernization, Salesforce Financial Services Cloud transformation, and large-scale capital governance. I have successfully managed $30MM+ transformation budgets, built and mentored global engineering teams, and delivered mission-critical platforms serving millions of customers and advisors. Having completed a Post Graduate Program in Generative AI for Business Applications from UT Austin, I actively explore responsible enterprise AI adoption from AI-assisted SDLC and compliance automation to intelligent insights that enhance decision-making and customer personalization. I am passionate about transforming traditional enterprises into data-driven organizations, embedding AI responsibly within engineering ecosystems, building resilient and scalable digital platforms, and developing future-ready technology leaders who can thrive in an increasingly intelligent and automated world.

Experience

1. Sr Director - Software Engineering

   UKG

   Jan 2025 — Present

   As the Senior Director of Software Engineering in the Payroll Compliance space, I lead a talented team of engineers to develop innovative solutions that ensure compliance with payroll calculations. My role involves:Strategic Leadership: Driving the vision and strategy for payroll compliance software development.Team Management: Overseeing and mentoring a diverse team of software engineers.Project Oversight: Managing end-to-end project lifecycles, from ideation to deployment.Compliance Expertise: Ensuring our software meets all regulatory requirements and industry standards.Innovation: Implementing cutting-edge technologies to enhance product functionality and user experience.Collaboration: Working closely with cross-functional teams to align software solutions with business goals.

Education

• Quantic School of Business and Technology

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

• Punjab Technical University

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Electronics and communication Engineering

• Texas McCombs School of Business

  Post Graduate Program in Generative AI for Business Applications, Focus on enterprise AI strategy, LLM integration, and automation for business transformation.

Skills

• Agile Methodologies
• Management
• Software Project Management
• Cobol
• Vendor Management
• Integration
• Requirements Analysis
• Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
• Pmp
• Soa
• Business Requirements
• Service Delivery
• Business Analysis
• Global Delivery
• Pre-Sales
• IT Strategy
• Requirements Gathering
• Project Management
• Sdlc
• Solution Architecture
• Program Management